Marketplace Commission Calculator
Compare what Amazon, Flipkart, and Meesho take from your sale. Per-category breakdown — see exactly how much reaches you.
What reaches you per ₹1,000 sale
Indicative based on 2026 published rate cards. Your actual rate varies by SKU, FBA vs self-fulfilled, and seller tier.
Automate this in your own store
Sell on your own store at 0% commission and keep up to 95% of every sale. Website + 3 mobile apps + admin panel, from ₹999/month with 0% commission.
How marketplace commissions work in India
Marketplaces charge sellers in three layers:
- Referral fee / commission — % of sale, varies by category. 8-30% range.
- Closing fee — flat ₹5-25 per item (Amazon-specific).
- Shipping fee — billed by weight + zone, usually ₹40-100 per shipment for sub-1kg.
Some marketplaces add a fixed fee per shipment, FBA/F-Assured storage rent, monthly subscriptions, ad spend (sponsored listings), and refund processing fees. The headline % isn't the full story.
Commission rates by category (2026)
| Category | Amazon | Flipkart | Meesho |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apparel & Fashion | 15-25% | 14-22% | 0% (shipping only) |
| Beauty & Personal Care | 16-22% | 15-20% | 0% |
| Electronics & Mobiles | 5-12% | 4-10% | 0% |
| Home & Kitchen | 15-20% | 13-18% | 0% |
| Grocery | 8-12% | 10-15% | 0% |
| Books | 11-15% | 12-15% | 0% |
| Toys & Baby | 15-22% | 14-20% | 0% |
| Furniture (large) | 10-15% | 12-15% | 0% |
| Jewellery | 20-30% | 18-25% | — |
FAQs
Why is Meesho 0% commission?
Meesho earns from logistics + ad services rather than commission. Sellers ship via Meesho's network and pay shipping fees, but keep 100% of the product price. Margin maths is different — you trade commission for tighter shipping cost control.
Should I sell on marketplaces or build my own store?
Both. Marketplaces give discovery (90M+ shoppers); your own store gives margin (0% commission), customer data, and brand. Most successful Indian brands use marketplaces for top-of-funnel and their own store for repeat customers + premium SKUs. FlexiCommerce is built for the second piece.
Are FBA / F-Assured fees included here?
No. FBA (Amazon) and F-Assured (Flipkart) charge additional storage + pick-pack-ship fees on top of commission. Budget another 5-10% of sale value for fulfilment.
How does running my own store compare?
Direct store: 0% commission, ~1.5-2% payment gateway fee, your own marketing cost. Net retention can be 90-95% of sale value vs 70-85% on marketplaces. Trade-off is you have to drive traffic. See pricing · live demo.
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