MercadoLibre fee calculator
See what you actually keep on MercadoLibre. Published fee: Free listings, ~8-20.5% selling fee by country/category. Verified Sep 2026.
Estimates use each platform’s published fee; payment-processing costs and taxes are not included.
Worked examples on MercadoLibre
| Amount | Estimated fee | You keep (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| $100.00 | $8.00 – $20.50 | $79.50 – $92.00 |
| $500.00 | $40.00 – $102.50 | $397.50 – $460.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $80.00 – $205.00 | $795.00 – $920.00 |
| $5,000.00 | $400.00 – $1,025.00 | $3,975.00 – $4,600.00 |
Based on: Free listings, ~8-20.5% selling fee by country/category. Ranges reflect tiered or category-dependent fees.
Compare with other big marketplaces like Amazon
All fees →| Platform | Published fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Trendyol | Category commission ~5-23% incl VAT | Calculator → |
| bol | Fixed fee EUR 0.20-3.00 + 3-14% category commission | Calculator → |
| Amazon | Referral fee mostly 8-15%, plus 39.99 dollars monthly Professional plan or 99 ce… | Calculator → |
| Kaufland Marketplace | EUR 39.95/mo + 7-16% category commission | Calculator → |
| Zalando Partner | Category commission ~5-25% + EUR 40/mo base | Calculator → |
| Jumia | Category commission ~5-20% + processing fee | Calculator → |
| Blibli | Category commission ~2-8% | Calculator → |
| Prom.ua | Annual plan + order commission 2.1-15% | Calculator → |
Frequently asked questions
How much does MercadoLibre take in fees?
MercadoLibre's published fee is: Free listings, ~8-20.5% selling fee by country/category. Fees can vary by category, seller level, or country — always check the platform's current pricing page.
How much do I keep from $1,000 on MercadoLibre?
Based on the published fee, you would keep approximately $795.00 to $920.00 from a $1,000 sale or project on MercadoLibre — before payment-processing costs and taxes.
How does MercadoLibre pay out?
MercadoLibre pays via: Bank transfer (Mercado Pago).
Is this calculator official?
No — it is an independent estimate by FreelanceSites.net based on MercadoLibre's published fee at the time we last verified it. Actual fees can differ by region, category, promotions, and payment method.