Facebook Marketplace vs eBay Fees (2026)
Both charge a percentage of the whole order on shipped sales, and Facebook's is lower. Enter a sale below to see what you'd keep on each.
Fees verified October 2026What you'd keep: Facebook Marketplace vs eBay
| # | Platform | Fees | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Facebook Marketplace | $6.24 | $31.76 |
| 2 | eBay | $8.88 | $29.12 |
How Facebook and eBay fees differ
- Facebook Marketplace: on shipped orders, a selling fee of 10% of the order total including shipping and sales tax, with a $0.80 minimum. Local pickup has no fee.
- eBay: 13.6% for most categories without a Store (12.7% with a Basic, Premium or Anchor Store), plus $0.40 per order ($0.30 if the order is $10 or less). The percentage applies to the item, shipping and sales tax together.
- The difference: at $25 Facebook's fee is $3.55 and eBay's is $5.22. At $100 it's $11.61 against $16.19, and at $250 $27.74 against $38.12.
- Local sales: selling locally on Facebook costs nothing and needs no label. For shipped sales, eBay has to get about $53.09 on these defaults to match what a $50 Facebook sale leaves you.
What you keep: Facebook Marketplace vs eBay at common sale prices
Assumes $8.00 shipping paid by the buyer, an $8.00 shipping label, 7.5% sales tax and an item that cost you $12.00. eBay is most categories with no Store and no ads. The Facebook sale is shipped, not local pickup. Profit is what you receive after fees, minus your label and item cost.
| Sale price | Facebook Marketplace fees | Facebook Marketplace profit | eBay fees | eBay profit | Keep more on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.94 | -$3.94 | $3.03 | -$5.03 | Facebook Marketplace |
| $25.00 | $3.55 | $9.45 | $5.22 | $7.78 | Facebook Marketplace |
| $50.00 | $6.24 | $31.76 | $8.88 | $29.12 | Facebook Marketplace |
| $100.00 | $11.61 | $76.39 | $16.19 | $71.81 | Facebook Marketplace |
| $250.00 | $27.74 | $210.26 | $38.12 | $199.88 | Facebook Marketplace |
Frequently asked questions
Is Facebook Marketplace cheaper than eBay?
For shipped sales, yes, at every price from $1 to $1,000 with these defaults: $6.24 on a $50 Facebook sale against $8.88 on eBay (most categories, no Store). Local pickup on Facebook has no fee at all.
Does Facebook Marketplace charge fees on local sales?
No. The 10% selling fee (minimum $0.80) applies to shipped orders. Local pickup paid in person has no fee.
How much would I keep on a $50 sale on Facebook Marketplace versus eBay?
With $8 shipping, an $8 label, 7.5% sales tax and a $12 item, Facebook Marketplace fees are $6.24 and your profit is $31.76. On eBay fees are $8.88 and profit is $29.12. Change the numbers in the calculator above.
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Sources
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