Etsy 3D print profit calculator
Etsy takes a listing fee, a transaction fee on the item and the shipping you charge, and a payment fee on top. This calculator applies all three the way Etsy bills them, then adds the costs most sellers forget: printer wear, failed prints and your own time.
Etsy fees in this calculator
- €0.20 listing fee per sale (the listing renews when it sells).
- 6.5% transaction fee on the item price plus any shipping charged to the buyer.
- Etsy Payments in the EU: 4% + €0.30 per order. US sellers pay 3% + $0.25; edit the preset.
- Offsite Ads (12 to 15% on attributed sales) is not included. Add it to the transaction fee if it applies to you.
Every preset is editable under The sale. Other channels: Shopify, eBay, Craft fair, Direct.
Questions
- Does Etsy charge fees on shipping?
- Yes. The 6.5% transaction fee and the payment processing fee apply to the total the buyer pays, item plus shipping. The calculator charges fees on reimbursed shipping for that reason.
- What margin do 3D print sellers aim for on Etsy?
- Sellers we studied treat 40% as the floor and most run near 60%. Etsy's fees alone take roughly 11 to 13% of a typical order before offsite ads, so a print that looks profitable on materials alone often is not.
- Should I offer free shipping on Etsy?
- Etsy ranks free-shipping listings higher. If you do, set shipping to what the label really costs and untick buyer pays shipping; the calculator then treats it as a cost you carry and prices accordingly.