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Key fact: Amazon referral fees typically run 8-15% by category, while TikTok Shop's commission, shipping and return handling can look lower on paper yet still change take-home margin - the number that matters is net profit per unit, not the headline commission. Compare one SKU across both platforms fee-by-fee with the free Amazon vs TikTok Shop calculator.
❓ Amazon vs TikTok Shop Fees — Frequently Asked Questions → fees, limits, and worked examples
One product, both platforms, every fee side by side. Which pays you more?
It depends on the category and fulfillment model. Amazon charges a referral fee (typically 8–15% for most categories) plus FBA fulfillment and monthly storage fees. TikTok Shop uses a category-based commission. This tool computes both side by side so you compare true net profit, not just headline rates.
Yes. For Amazon you can include the referral fee, FBA fulfillment fee, monthly storage, and product cost. For TikTok Shop you enter the category commission plus your own fulfillment costs, so both sides reflect your real cost structure.
TikTok Shop usually has lower upfront fees and can generate impulse purchases through short-video and live traffic. Amazon has stronger buyer search intent and higher average order value. Run the same product through this tool on both platforms and compare net margin before committing inventory.
Yes. Enter selling price, product cost, and logistics details, and the tool returns net profit and profit margin for each platform in the same currency, so you can see which channel earns more per order.
The rates reflect 2026 published fee schedules. Amazon periodically adjusts FBA fees (including seasonal storage rates and fuel surcharges), so always verify against Amazon's and TikTok Shop's official rate cards before setting final prices.
Every rate card behind this tool comes from our open dataset — 2026 Amazon FBA fee snapshots (CC BY 4.0). What changed between monthly snapshots is dated in the Amazon FBA fee change log. Machine-readable JSON, free to cite.