eBay vs Shopify — which takes less?
| eBay | Shopify | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline rate | 13.6% FVF most categories (2.35% over $7,500) + $0.30/$0.40 per order | Basic 2.9% + $0.30 / Grow 2.7% / Advanced 2.5% online |
| $100 → fees | $14.00 | $3.20 |
| $100 → net | $86.00 | $96.80 |
Side-by-side quick reference
| Amount | eBay fees | eBay net | Shopify fees | Shopify net | Difference | eBay charge→net | Shopify charge→net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.66 | $8.34 | $0.59 | $9.41 | shopify +$1.07 | $12.04 | $10.61 |
| $25.00 | $3.80 | $21.20 | $1.03 | $23.97 | shopify +$2.77 | $29.40 | $26.06 |
| $50.00 | $7.20 | $42.80 | $1.75 | $48.25 | shopify +$5.45 | $58.34 | $51.81 |
| $100.00 | $14.00 | $86.00 | $3.20 | $96.80 | shopify +$10.80 | $116.21 | $103.30 |
| $250.00 | $34.40 | $215.60 | $7.55 | $242.45 | shopify +$26.85 | $289.82 | $257.78 |
| $500.00 | $68.40 | $431.60 | $14.80 | $485.20 | shopify +$53.60 | $579.17 | $515.25 |
| $1,000.00 | $136.40 | $863.60 | $29.30 | $970.70 | shopify +$107.10 | $1,157.88 | $1,030.18 |
eBay formula
13.6% FVF most categories (2.35% over $7,500) + $0.30/$0.40 per order
13.6% FVF most categories (2.35% over $7,500) + $0.30/$0.40 per order — verified 2026-11-10
Shopify formula
payment processing 2.90% + $0.30
Basic 2.9% + $0.30 / Grow 2.7% / Advanced 2.5% online — verified 2026-11-10
eBay fee formula & hidden costs
13.6% FVF most categories (2.35% over $7,500) + $0.30/$0.40 per order
Worked example: $100.00 gross → $14.00 fees → $86.00 net. Reverse gross-up: charge = (target + fixed) / (1 − rate) → to net $100.00 charge $116.21.
Hidden fees to watch
- FVF is charged on the tax-inclusive total — an 8% sales-tax state inflates your fee base by 8%.
- Promoted Listings Standard adds 2-20% of the total sale on attributed orders.
- International sales add +1.65% on top of the category rate.
- Below Standard seller level adds +6% to the FVF.
- Heavy-item shipping overages and dispute fees are deducted from payouts.
Shopify fee formula & hidden costs
payment processing 2.90% + $0.30
Worked example: $100.00 gross → $3.20 fees → $96.80 net. Reverse gross-up: charge = (target + fixed) / (1 − rate) → to net $100.00 charge $103.30.
Hidden fees to watch
- Using any gateway other than Shopify Payments adds a 2%/1%/0.6% transaction penalty by plan.
- Shopify keeps the card fee when you refund an order.
- Currency conversion for cross-border orders adds ~1.5-2%.
- The monthly plan fee ($39-$2,300) is a real per-order cost at low volumes — amortize it above.
Frequently asked questions
Which takes less on a $100 sale: eBay or Shopify?
eBay takes $14.00 (net $86.00); Shopify takes $3.20 (net $96.80). Shopify wins by $10.80 at $100.
Which is better for international sellers, eBay or Shopify?
eBay: 13.6% FVF most categories (2.35% over $7,500) + $0.30/$0.40 per order. Shopify: Basic 2.9% + $0.30 / Grow 2.7% / Advanced 2.5% online. Check the regional variants above — rates change materially by country.
What is the effective take rate difference between eBay and Shopify?
At $100, eBay takes 14.0% vs Shopify at 3.2% — a 10.8 point gap before modifiers.