Free Online Marketplace Commission Comparator
Compare marketplace fees and net payouts side by side.
Enter the same sale price for every marketplace. Fees are calculated per row and ranked by net payout.
| Marketplace | Commission % | Fixed fee | Shipping | Ad cost |
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Ranked net payouts
| Rank | Marketplace | Total fees | Net payout | Take rate |
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About the Marketplace Commission Comparator
Selling the same product on several marketplaces looks like a simple choice until fees are added up. A platform may charge a percentage commission, a fixed per-order fee, a separate shipping charge, and an advertising cost that varies by campaign. Two marketplaces with the same headline commission can produce very different payouts once those extras are included. This comparator calculates the total fees and net payout for up to five marketplaces using a shared sale price, then ranks them from best to worst.
Commission is applied as a percentage of the sale price. The fixed fee, shipping cost, and advertising cost are absolute amounts per order. Total fees are the sum of all four, and net payout is the sale price minus total fees. The take rate expresses total fees as a percentage of the sale price, which makes a marketplace with a low commission but high fixed costs easier to compare with one that charges a flat percentage. Negative payouts are highlighted because they mean the order loses money before product cost is even considered.
The sale price should be the price the customer pays, including any shipping charged to the buyer if the platform counts it in the commission base. Shipping cost on this form is your outbound cost, not the amount charged to the customer. Advertising can be a per-order estimate from total spend divided by orders. If a marketplace charges different fees by category or region, run a separate comparison for each scenario. Payment processing, taxes, returns, and fulfillment labor are not included unless you fold them into one of the cost fields.
The ranking is a snapshot for one product and one price. It does not account for traffic, conversion rate, brand fit, or customer expectations, all of which affect actual profit. Use it to narrow the fee question, then test the realistic options. All calculations happen in the browser, and the currency selector only changes formatting.
Fee schedules are rarely static. Categories, seller tiers, storage, payment processing, currency conversion, and tax collection can all change the effective rate. Some platforms also hold funds for a settlement period, which affects cash flow even when the net payout looks favorable. Build a scenario for your actual category and seller level instead of relying on headline rates. Recheck the comparison each quarter, and negotiate or switch when the gap between the best and worst option grows.
How to use this tool
- Enter the sale price and choose a currency.
- Fill in commission, fixed fee, shipping, and ad cost for each marketplace.
- Add up to five marketplaces and review the ranked net payouts.
- Copy the comparison into a pricing spreadsheet or planning document.
Frequently asked questions
Should shipping charged to the buyer be included in sale price?
Include it if the marketplace charges commission on shipping. Otherwise keep it out and use the shipping field only for your outbound cost.
Why are payment processing fees missing?
They are not universal and often depend on the payment provider. Add an estimate to the fixed fee or ad cost if you want a more complete net figure.
Can I compare different sale prices?
The form uses one shared sale price so the payout comparison is fair. Run the tool again with a different price to model another product.