Use our free Alibaba Fee Calculator to instantly calculate Trade Assurance fees, payment processing costs, net profit & break-even price. Try it now!
| Total Revenue (Price + Ship Charge) | $0.00 |
| Platform Commission / Service Fee | -$0.00 |
| Payment Processing Fee | -$0.00 |
| Total Costs (COGS + Shipping) | -$0.00 |
| Your Payout (Gross Profit) | $0.00 |
What Is the Alibaba Fee Calculator?
The Alibaba Fee Calculator is an interactive, browser-based tool built in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript that helps sellers on Alibaba (B2B / Trade Assurance) and AliExpress (B2C Retail) instantly calculate their true net profit, total platform fees, profit margin, and break-even price — all in real time.
Alibaba Fee Logic
The calculator uses two separate fee engines depending on the platform selected:
| Fee Component | AliExpress (B2C) | Alibaba B2B — Credit Card | Alibaba B2B — Wire Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commission / Service Fee | Category Rate × Total Revenue | 2% Trade Assurance × Total Revenue | 2% Trade Assurance × Total Revenue |
| Payment Processing Fee | $0 (bundled) | 2.95% × Total Revenue | $15.00 Flat Fee |
| Fee Base | (Item Price + Shipping Charged) | (Item Price + Shipping Charged) | (Item Price + Shipping Charged) |
| Total Fees Formula | commissionFee + 0 | commissionFee + processingFee | commissionFee + $15.00 |
Complete Alibaba Fee Chart
Using the default values (Item Price: $100, Shipping Charged: $10, COGS: $40, Actual Shipping: $8 → Total Revenue = $110):
| Metric | Alibaba B2B + Credit Card | Alibaba B2B + Wire Transfer | AliExpress 5% (Standard) | AliExpress 8% (Apparel/Jewelry) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $110.00 | $110.00 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| Trade Assurance / Commission Fee | −$2.20 (2%) | −$2.20 (2%) | −$5.50 (5%) | −$8.80 (8%) |
| Payment Processing Fee | −$3.25 (2.95%) | −$15.00 (flat) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total Platform Fees | −$5.45 | −$17.20 | −$5.50 | −$8.80 |
| Total Costs (COGS + Ship) | −$48.00 | −$48.00 | −$48.00 | −$48.00 |
| Payout (Gross Profit) | $104.56 | $92.80 | $104.50 | $101.20 |
| Net Profit | $56.56 | $44.80 | $56.50 | $53.20 |
| Profit Margin | 51.41% | 40.73% | 51.36% | 48.36% |
| Break-Even Price | $50.50 | $64.29 | $50.53 | $52.17 |
The Wire Transfer method on Alibaba results in the highest total fee ($17.20) on a $110 order, making it most costly for lower-value transactions. For orders above ~$583, wire transfer becomes cheaper than the 2.95% credit card processing rate.
AliExpress Category Commission — Detailed Chart
| Category | Commission Rate | Applied To | Example (On $110 Revenue) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics, Home, Toys, Garden, Sports, Pets | 5% | Total Revenue (Price + Shipping) | $5.50 |
| Apparel, Jewelry, Watches, Hair Extensions | 8% | Total Revenue (Price + Shipping) | $8.80 |
Alibaba B2B Payment Methods — Detailed Chart
| Payment Method | Fee Type | Fee Rate / Amount | Best For | Break-Even Formula |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit / Debit Card | % of Total Revenue | 2.95% | Small-to-mid orders | (COGS + Ship) ÷ (1 − 4.95%) |
| Wire Transfer (T/T) | Flat fee | $15.00 fixed | Large bulk orders | (COGS + Ship + $15) ÷ (1 − 2%) |
In addition to these processing fees, Alibaba charges a ~2% Trade Assurance service fee to sellers on all B2B transactions — this protects buyers with payment and quality guarantees. Many Chinese suppliers factor this 2%–3% cost directly into their product pricing.
Dashboard Output Metrics Explained
| Dashboard Field | ID in Code | What It Displays |
|---|---|---|
| Total Net Profit | resProfit | Final profit after all fees and costs; turns light red if negative |
| Profit Margin | resMargin | Net Profit ÷ Total Revenue as a percentage |
| Total Fees | resFees | Sum of all platform fees (commission + processing) |
| Break-Even Price | resBreakEven | Minimum sale price needed to cover all costs and fees |
Authoritative Resources
These official and trusted sources support the fee structures and platform policies referenced throughout this calculator:
| Resource | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Alibaba Official — Seller Fees Guide | Full breakdown of Alibaba fees for sellers including service tiers | alibaba.com |
| Alibaba Trade Assurance Help Center | Official explanation of Trade Assurance payment methods and fees | helpcenter.alibaba.com |
| Alibaba Trade Assurance Guide | Step-by-step overview of how Trade Assurance works for buyers and sellers | activity.alibaba.com |
| AliExpress Seller Fees | Official AliExpress page listing wholesale and seller commission rates | aliexpress.com |
| Wise — How to Pay Alibaba Suppliers | Independent guide on Alibaba payment methods, T/T fees, and trade costs | wise.com |
| Wise — Trade Assurance Explained | In-depth article covering Trade Assurance benefits, risks, and fee implications | wise.com |
| Chart.js Official Documentation | Library used to power the live doughnut chart inside this calculator | chartjs.org |
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