ProfitPerShowGuides and tools for Whatnot sellers
Free calculators and plain-language guides for Whatnot fees, shipping, giveaways, taxes, and profit per show. Every fee and rate on these pages is cited from Whatnot’s official help, checked November 13, 2026.
Free calculators
Whatnot fee calculator
Enter a sale and see commission, payment processing, what you receive, profit, and the break-even price. Updated for the tiered rates that started September 21, 2026.
ToolGiveaway and break-even calculator
Price the true cost of free spots, including prize cost and the shipping you pay, and see how many sales it takes to break even.
ToolShow profit estimator
Estimate profit for a whole live show from average prices, costs, fees, seller-paid shipping, giveaways, tips, and refunds.
Guides
How much does Whatnot take?
The two fees on every sale, the US tier table, what counts toward your next rate, and the high-value order exception.
GuideWhatnot shipping costs (US)
What buyers pay at checkout, the July 31, 2026 Ground Advantage rates, free shipping offers, and label adjustments.
GuideWhatnot 1099-K and taxes
The 2026 federal and state thresholds, what a 1099-K actually reports, and how to set aside money during the year.
GuideHow to calculate seller profit
Why Whatnot earnings are not profit, which reports to use, and how to handle lots, breaks, and missing costs.
GuidePricing, breaks, and giveaways
How to price spots after fees, what a giveaway really costs, and how to spread a case cost across a show.
Rates and policies can change. We cite the Whatnot Help Center article we used and the date we checked it. Confirm current figures in Seller Hub before you make a decision.