Shopify vs Etsy Fees UK
Use the calculator’s A/B tab. Scenario A = Etsy with ads % if you run Etsy ads. Scenario B = Shopify with a realistic ROAS. Monthly Shopify subscription is extra — add it mentally if volume is low.
Worked example
Handmade £55 / £18: Shopify wins on fees alone; add 12–18% ads and Etsy often wins until you have email repeats.
At a glance
| Channel | Fee shape | Hidden cost |
|---|---|---|
| Etsy | Listing + transaction + processing | Offsite ads |
| Shopify + Stripe | Card % + fixed | You buy the traffic |