Understand what it really costs to sell online.
Independent marketplace fee and policy research helping U.S. small businesses understand selling costs across major e-commerce platforms.
- Amazon
- eBay
- Walmart
- Etsy
- Shopify
- Official marketplace sources
- Free public resource
- Independently maintained
Marketplace Fee Comparison
Official source- AmazonHome & Kitchen15% referral fee per the official Amazon rate card.15.0%
- eBayBooks & MagazinesUS non-Store sellers; 15.3% on portion up to $7,500; 2.35% above15.3%
- WalmartSporting Goods15% referral fee; 8% exception for specific optics-related categories.15.0%
- ShopifyBasic online card ratePlus $0.30 per transaction.2.9%
Latest fee verification: October 24, 2026
Four public datasets, continuously maintained.
Tangible data assets you can search, filter, and reference — not gated reports or vague summaries.
Marketplace Fee Database
Searchable rate cards across Amazon, Walmart, eBay, Shopify, and Etsy. Referral, fulfillment, storage, and ad fees — all sourced from official documentation.
Fee Change Tracker
Historical and upcoming fee changes with impact levels, affected categories, and direct links to official announcements.
Seller Suspension Appeal Database
Appeal templates, policy references, and successful reinstatement strategies for common suspension types.
Marketplace Policy Archive
Continuously archived policy updates from official sources. Track what changed, when it took effect, and who it impacts.
Independent by design
We don't sell leads to marketplaces. Our datasets exist to protect your margin and your account.
Sourced from official policy
Every record is traceable to a primary source — no speculation, no recycled blog content.
Decision-ready outputs
Data you can act on immediately. Filter by marketplace, category, date, or impact level.
Stop guessing. Start working with real data.
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Version history
A running log of dataset additions and platform updates.
- June 2026Marketplace Transparency Hub v1.0 — Public Launch
Initial public release of the independent marketplace transparency platform. Four searchable datasets, continuous monitoring, and verified source citations.
View Changes - May 2026Data Foundation & Source Verification
Built the baseline dataset, verified all primary sources, and established the continuous monitoring pipeline before public launch.
View Changes