FeeFact · TikTok Shop fee tools, verified monthly
Same product, two platforms — how much of the sale price does each one keep?
Last verified: October 2026
| TikTok Shop US | Amazon US | |
|---|---|---|
| Referral fee, typical categories | 6% published (8% widely reported) | Varies by category; ~15% in many popular ones (e.g. Home & Kitchen) |
| Creator/affiliate layer | Optional, set by seller (5–20%+) | Optional (Associates is buyer-side) |
| Fulfillment program | FBT, per-unit fees | FBA, per-unit fees by size/weight |
| Refund admin fee | 20% of referral, capped $5/SKU | Refund administration fee also applies on many refunds |
The honest summary: TikTok Shop's platform take is usually lower, but its affiliate commissions stack on top and its traffic depends on content. Amazon's referral is higher and more predictable, with search-driven demand. Serious sellers model both — start with the free TikTok Shop profit calculator, using your real commission and ad numbers.
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Rates last verified October 2026 against TikTok's published fee tables and seller reports. FeeFact is an independent tool, not affiliated with TikTok or ByteDance.