What do you keep from a Whatnot sale?
Live selling fees in one place. Enter your sale price and costs to see Whatnot's commission, processing, and your real profit.
How Whatnot fees work
Whatnot charges two fees on each sale:
- Commission: 8% of the item price for most categories, 4% for coins and paper money. Shipping and tax are not included.
- Payment processing: 2.9% plus $0.30 on the whole order, including shipping and tax.
- No listing or monthly fees.
Pricing tip
In live auctions, set a starting price at or above your break-even price. The break-even box shows the lowest sale price where you do not lose money.
Worked example
On a sale where you receive $40.00, Whatnot fees come to $4.86 (12.2% of the sale). After $15.50 in product, shipping and packaging costs, you keep $19.64, a 49% margin. These are the calculator's starting numbers, so you can change any of them above.
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| You receive | $40.00 |
| Commission (8%) | −$3.20 |
| Payment processing (2.9% + $0.30) | −$1.66 |
| Your costs | −$15.50 |
| Profit | $19.64 |
Common questions
How much does Whatnot take?
8% commission on the item price plus 2.9% and $0.30 processing on the full order, for about 11% in total on most sales.
Does Whatnot charge fees on shipping?
The commission does not, but the 2.9% processing fee does.
Is Whatnot cheaper than eBay?
Usually yes. Whatnot's total is around 11%, while eBay takes about 13.6% plus a per-order fee.
Source: Whatnot official site. Rates checked October 2026.