Amazon, Flipkart and Meesho each charge sellers differently — a percentage commission, a flat fixed/closing fee, and a shipping fee based on weight and zone. Because the mix varies so much by category and order value, the marketplace with the lowest headline commission is not always the one that leaves you the most net profit. Use the calculator below with your own order value and each platform's current fee card to compare.
Compare fees live
Enter your order once, then compare net profit across marketplaces.
| Marketplace | Commission (%) | Fixed / closing fee (₹) | Shipping fee (₹) | Net profit | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | ₹0 | 0% | |||
| Flipkart | ₹0 | 0% | |||
| Meesho | ₹0 | 0% |
Default commission, fixed-fee and shipping values above are illustrative mid-range estimates for 2026 — your real rates depend on category, price slab, weight and seller tier. Edit any field to match your own fee card, or check your seller dashboard for exact numbers.
Typical fee structure by marketplace (2026)
| Marketplace | Commission / referral fee | Fixed or closing fee | Shipping fee basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | 0% on many sub-₹1,000 items in reduced-fee categories; roughly 0–30% elsewhere depending on category | Roughly ₹6–₹100 per order, banded by price | Weight-handling fee by weight slab and shipping zone (local/regional/national) |
| Flipkart | Roughly 2% (mobiles) up to 25% (fashion/jewellery); most categories fall around 5–17% | Flat per-order fee by price slab and seller tier; FBF orders get a lower fixed fee than self-ship | Charged on actual vs. volumetric weight, whichever is higher, plus a 2–2.5% collection fee (prepaid/COD) |
| Meesho | 0% commission on most categories | Small fixed platform fee per order | Logistics fee by weight and zone; return shipping for customer returns is usually borne by the seller |
Verify before you price: every number above is an approximation from public seller-fee guides, not the marketplaces' live rate cards. Category, sub-category, price band, seller tier (FBA/FBF/Easy Ship) and weight slab all change the actual figure — confirm in your own seller dashboard before setting prices.
Worked example: ₹999 order
Same product, same ₹400 purchase cost, listed at ₹999 (GST-inclusive, 18% GST) on all three marketplaces, using the illustrative default fees from the calculator above:
| Line | Amazon | Flipkart | Meesho |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net revenue (ex-GST) | ₹847 | ₹847 | ₹847 |
| Purchase cost | −₹400 | −₹400 | −₹400 |
| Commission | −₹150 | −₹100 | ₹0 |
| Fixed / closing fee | −₹30 | −₹20 | −₹25 |
| Shipping fee | −₹60 | −₹50 | −₹45 |
| Net profit | ₹207 | ₹277 | ₹377 |
Meesho's 0% commission looks the most attractive here, but the gap narrows or reverses for categories where Amazon or Flipkart run reduced/zero-referral pricing, or where Meesho's shipping and return costs run higher than a self-shipped Amazon or Flipkart order. Run your own category's numbers in the calculator above — don't rely on headline commission alone.
What counts as a "marketplace fee"
- Commission / referral fee — a percentage of the order value the marketplace keeps for the sale, varying by category.
- Fixed or closing fee — a flat per-order charge on top of commission, usually banded by price.
- Shipping / weight-handling fee — charged by weight slab (actual or volumetric, whichever is higher) and delivery zone.
- Collection fee — some marketplaces add a small percentage for payment processing, often higher for COD than prepaid.
- GST on fees — marketplaces charge 18% GST on their own fees (commission, shipping, fixed fee), separate from the GST you collect from the buyer on the sale.
FAQ
Which marketplace charges the lowest fees — Amazon, Flipkart or Meesho?
It depends on category and order value, not a single headline number. Meesho charges 0% commission on most categories but adds logistics and platform fees per order; Amazon and Flipkart charge referral/commission of roughly 0–30% depending on category plus a fixed fee and shipping. Compare the total landed cost per order for your specific product, not just the commission rate.
Are marketplace fees charged on the GST-inclusive or GST-exclusive price?
Marketplaces typically calculate commission and fixed fees on the seller's listed selling price, then charge 18% GST on top of their own fee amount — that fee-side GST is separate from the GST you collect from the buyer and remit on the sale itself.
What is a fixed or closing fee?
It's a flat per-order charge added on top of the percentage commission, typically banded by the order's price slab, and it applies regardless of category-specific commission rates.
How is the shipping or weight-handling fee calculated?
It's based on the package's actual weight or volumetric weight (whichever is higher) and the shipping zone — local, regional (same state/zone) or national — with national and heavier shipments costing more.
Does Meesho really charge 0% commission?
Yes, on most categories Meesho does not charge a percentage commission. However, sellers still pay a per-order logistics/shipping fee and a small fixed platform fee, and return shipping for customer returns is usually borne by the seller, so the total cost per order is not zero.