Etsy Offsite Ads calculator

See whether a 12% or 15% Offsite Ads sale still makes money.

Compare normal orders against attributed Offsite Ads orders, then check if your discount and shipping setup still leaves enough margin.

Quick Etsy order calculator

Start with a real listing, then compare discount and ad scenarios.

USD
United States: 3% + $0.25
Revenue
Costs
Used for payment processing base when applicable.
Fee assumptions
$0.20 each, including sold quantity renewals.
Use 15 or 12 for attributed orders.

Scenario comparison

Use this before running a coupon, Offsite Ads campaign or price change.

ScenarioProfitMarginFeesStatus

When Offsite Ads still make sense

Offsite Ads are rarely a yes-or-no decision. They are a margin question.

Best fit

Higher-priced items, strong contribution margins, and low fulfillment complexity usually absorb attributed ad fees more easily.

Risk zone

Thin-margin products, oversized shipping, and aggressive coupons can make a 12% or 15% ad fee wipe out most of the order value.

What to compare

Run normal, discounted, and Offsite Ads versions of the same order. If one scenario falls apart, adjust price, shipping, or discount depth before traffic arrives.

Why test both 12% and 15%?

Etsy sellers can face different attributed ad rates depending on shop status and eligibility rules. Comparing both helps you see how fragile the listing becomes under a more expensive acquisition cost.

Should I stack coupons with Offsite Ads?

Only if the math still works. Coupons can be useful for conversion, but pairing them with thin margins and high shipping costs is often where profitable listings turn into busy but weak orders.

What should I change if the Offsite Ads scenario goes negative?

Usually price, discount depth, or shipping structure. Start with the least disruptive lever, then rerun the scenario until the order has enough room for fees and fulfillment costs.

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