Comparison
eBay vs Whatnot fees
Compare eBay and Whatnot seller fees on the same sale and see what you keep on each, with your own price, shipping and item cost.
A $40.00 item with $6.00 shipping, $12.00 item cost and 7% sales tax:
| Marketplace | Fees | Payout | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| eBay | $7.09 | $38.91 | $20.91 |
| Whatnot | $4.93 | $41.07 | $23.07 |
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Is eBay or Whatnot cheaper?
Whatnot is cheaper on most sales. It takes an 8% commission on the item plus 2.9% + $0.30 processing on the order. eBay takes 13.6% of the whole order including tax, plus $0.40.
They sell differently: Whatnot is live-stream auctions, where prices depend on the room; eBay is mostly fixed-price listings found through search.
Worked example: A $40 item with $6 shipping, $12 item cost and 7% sales tax
- eBay fees:
- $7.09
- Whatnot fees:
- $4.93
- Profit on eBay:
- $20.91
- Profit on Whatnot:
- $23.07
- Whatnot leaves you more by:
- $2.16
On a $100 item eBay takes $15.83 and Whatnot $11.59.
- Whatnot’s commission is lower for some categories (5% electronics, 4% coins) and drops as your sales grow.
- Trading cards and coins on eBay are 13.25%, a little under its standard rate.
Common questions
- Does Whatnot take less than eBay?
- On most sales, yes. On a $40 item with $6 shipping and 7% tax, Whatnot takes $4.93 and eBay $7.09.