BuyItLive vs eBay: Selling Formats and Fees for Makers
Compare marketplace listings with Facebook Live comment-to-buy for your craft business. If you sell handmade goods at markets or pop-up events, consider how each channel fits your audience and monthly order volume.
BuyItLive uses flat monthly + flat per-order pricing, not a percent of every sale. Payment processing is separate.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | eBay | BuyItLive |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | Marketplace + payment fees. Verify current fees on eBay’s official seller fee pages for your category and account. | Flat monthly plan + flat per-order fee. Starter is $29/mo with 50 orders included, then $0.50 each. Payment processing is billed separately by your processor. |
| Selling format | Marketplace listings | Facebook Live comment-to-buy (instant claim) |
No eBay percentage or after-fees total is assumed here. Check eBay’s current official seller fees before comparing costs.
BuyItLive Monthly Plans
- Starter: $29/mo · 50 orders included · $0.50 per additional order.
- Growth: $99/mo · 250 orders included · $0.35 per additional order.
- Professional: $149/mo · 500 orders included · $0.25 per additional order.
Payment processing applies on both platforms, as it does on most selling platforms. On BuyItLive, your processor (such as Stripe, PayPal, or Square) bills processing separately and sets its rates; BuyItLive does not set those rates.
Worked Example: 20 Orders × $50 = $1,000 in Sales
Example only: assume these are your only 20 orders for the month, each with $50 in product sales.
- BuyItLive Starter: $29 flat for the month. All 20 orders fit within the 50 included, so there are no per-order overage fees. Payment processing is additional.
Processing fees apply on both platforms and are set by the payment provider, not BuyItLive. This example compares platform charges, not profit or take-home earnings.
Choose a Format That Fits Your Business
Consider eBay if you want to sell through a marketplace. Consider BuyItLive if you have a Facebook audience and want buyers to claim your handmade products at a fixed price during a live sale.
For makers who also sell at craft fairs, markets, or pop-up events, compare your total monthly order count and processing costs when choosing a plan.
Find the Plan for Your Next Sale
Plans from $29/mo. Flat per-order overages. Processor fees separate.
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