Etsy Digital Download Pricing (2026): Fees & Profit

Published on January 10, 2026

Updated Jan 16, 2026 - Sources [1] [2] [3]

Digital downloads still pay Etsy listing, transaction, and payment processing fees. This guide shows how to price digital products so your profit target survives Etsy fees.

Quick fee table (digital downloads)

Fee base = item price (no shipping)

Fee	Rate	Formula / note
Listing fee	$0.20 ¹	Per listing and renewals.
Transaction fee	6.5% ¹	`item price x 0.065`
Payment processing (US)	3% + $0.25 ²	`(item price x 0.03) + 0.25`

Example ($12 download):Transaction fee = $12 x 6.5% = $0.78. US processing fee = ($12 x 3%) + $0.25 = $0.61.

Open $12 download demoSee fees for a digital product.

Fee basics for digital products

Listing fees apply per listing and renewals.
Transaction fees apply to the order total.
Payment processing fees apply to the order total.

Simple pricing formula

Use a profit-first formula that includes your time and tools in COGS, then verify the price in a fee calculator.

Estimate your total cost (time, tools, software, marketing).
Add a profit target for each sale.
Validate the final price with the Etsy calculator.

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Sources

[1] Official reference

Etsy Fees and Taxes

Listing and transaction fee definitions.

[2] Official reference

Etsy Payments processing fees

Country-specific processing rates and fixed fees.

[3] Official reference

Etsy Fees & Payments Policy

Policy summary and additional fee notes.

FAQ

Do digital downloads still pay Etsy fees?

Yes. Listing, transaction, and payment processing fees still apply to digital products.

How do I include my time or tools?

Model your time, software, and marketing as costs (COGS) so your price reflects real profit.

Where can I confirm official fees?

Use Etsy's official fees and payments policy pages listed below.