Amazon vs Shopify seller fees
See exactly what each marketplace takes — enter your price to compare Amazon and Shopify fees on the same sale.
| Marketplace | Selling fees | Effective % | Net profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $3.75 | 15.0% | $11.25 |
| Shopify · lowest fees | $1.03 | 4.1% | $13.97 |
Fee breakdown
- Amazon
- $3.75
- Referral fee
- $3.75
- Shopify
- $1.03
- Payment processing
- $1.03
Compares selling & payment fees only — Amazon FBA fulfillment and Shopify's monthly subscription are excluded so platforms line up fairly. For all-in costs use the full calculators below.
Fee rates verified as of 2026-06-27.
Amazon vs Shopify fees at a glance
Total selling & payment fees on a sale with free shipping and no other costs:
| Sale price | $15.00 | $50.00 | $100.00 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $2.25 (15.0%) | $7.50 (15.0%) | $15.00 (15.0%) |
| Shopify | $0.74 (4.9%) | $1.75 (3.5%) | $3.20 (3.2%) |
What's included
This compares the fees every seller pays on a sale: Amazon's and Shopify's referral, transaction or final-value fee, plus payment processing and any per-order or listing fee. It excludes costs not every seller pays — Amazon FBA fulfillment and Shopify's monthly subscription — so the two platforms line up fairly. For an all-in estimate including those, use the full calculators:
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