Germany Marketplace Fee Comparison (2026)
Commission rates alone will not tell you which German marketplace pays best. Kaufland charges €39.95 base plus 7–16 %, OTTO charges €99.90 plus 5–22 % and an extra 16 % on shipping, and TikTok Shop has no base fee and takes 9 %. Enter your price and cost once to rank all three by net profit.
Rates are prefilled from the official fee schedule and fully editable. Estimates only. Verify current rates in your seller account.
Fee overview
- Choose the matching category on each marketplace; rates differ a lot.
- Base fees are spread over the monthly order count stored in each calculator. With few orders, high base fees hurt.
- The VAT setting assumes a VAT-registered seller who can deduct it.
- Advertising, returns and discounts are excluded, so real margins are lower.
FAQ
Which German marketplace is cheapest?
It depends on category and volume. TikTok Shop has no base fee and a flat 9 %, Kaufland is €39.95 plus 7–16 %, OTTO is €99.90 plus 5–22 % plus 16 % on shipping. At low order volumes the marketplace without a base fee almost always wins.
Why does order volume matter?
Base fees are divided across orders: €99.90 over 20 orders is €5 each, over 200 orders just €0.50. Enter your realistic monthly volume.
Is shipping included?
Yes. Kaufland charges commission on the gross price including shipping, OTTO adds 16 % on shipping, and TikTok charges on the full order amount.