Whatnot Fee Calculator
Enter your sale price to see the exact Whatnot fees and what you'll actually keep.
How Whatnot fees work
Whatnot charges sellers an 8% commission on the sale, plus payment processing of 2.9% + $0.30. It's a live-selling platform, so fees are designed to be lower than many traditional marketplaces to encourage volume during streams.
Whatnot fee breakdown
| Commission | 8% of the sale |
|---|---|
| Payment processing | 2.9% + $0.30 |
Worked example
Say you sell an item for $35.00 on Whatnot:
| Sale total | $35.00 |
|---|---|
| Whatnot fee | −$2.80 |
| Payment processing | −$1.31 |
| You keep | $30.88 |
That's $4.12 in total fees, or about 11.8% of the sale. Use the calculator above for your own numbers.
How to reduce your Whatnot fees
- Whatnot's 8% is lower than most resale apps — volume during a live show is where it pays off.
- Combined shipping for multiple wins in one stream saves buyers money and keeps them bidding.
- Processing fees apply per transaction, so higher-value sales dilute the fixed $0.30.
- Category rules and seller agreements can affect fees — check your seller dashboard for specifics.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Whatnot take in fees?
Enter your sale price above and this calculator breaks down the exact Whatnot fees and shows your net payout. The fee note under the result explains the rate used.
Does this include payment processing fees?
Yes — where the marketplace charges a separate payment processing fee, it's included in the total. The breakdown shows the marketplace fee and payment fee separately so you can see both.
Are these fee rates accurate?
They reflect Whatnot's commonly-published standard US rates. Marketplaces change fees periodically and some categories or seller tiers differ, so treat the result as a close estimate and check your account for your exact rate.
Is it free?
Completely free, no sign-up. The calculation runs in your browser and nothing you enter is stored.
Fee rates reflect Whatnot's commonly-published standard US rates and can change. Some categories and seller tiers differ — treat the result as a close estimate and check your account for your exact rate.