Amazon vs Shopify seller fees (UK)
See exactly what each marketplace takes — enter your price to compare Amazon and Shopify fees on the same UK sale.
| Marketplace | Selling fees | Effective % | Net profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | £3.75 | 15.0% | £11.25 |
| Shopify · lowest fees | £0.75 | 3.0% | £14.25 |
Fee breakdown
- Amazon
- £3.75
- Referral fee
- £3.75
- Shopify
- £0.75
- Payment processing
- £0.75
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 (UK)
Total selling & payment fees on a UK 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 | £0.55 (3.7%) | £1.25 (2.5%) | £2.25 (2.3%) |
What's included
This compares the fees every UK business seller pays on a sale: Amazon's and Shopify's referral, transaction or final-value fee, payment processing, and any per-order, listing or regulatory operating fee. It excludes VAT charged on marketplace fees, which is reclaimable if you are VAT-registered — so the platforms line up on what they actually keep. Amazon FBA fulfilment and Shopify's monthly subscription are also excluded. For an all-in estimate, use the full calculators:
Compare every UK marketplace together on the UK fee comparison hub.