Fee comparison at a glance
| Fee type | Shopee MY | Lazada MY |
|---|---|---|
| Category commission | Varies by category (~2–8%) | Varies by category (~1–6%) |
| Transaction / payment fee | ~2% + tax | ~2% + tax |
| Free Shipping Program | % of order value if joined | % of order value if joined |
| Ads (optional) | Pay-per-click / bidding | Pay-per-click / sponsored |
| Vouchers (optional) | Seller-funded discounts | Seller-funded discounts |
| Listing fee | None | None |
These are directional ranges, not official numbers — exact commission depends on your category and seller tier and both platforms revise rates. Always confirm in your Seller Centre / Seller Center, then run your real numbers below.
Check it for your own product
Averages don't pay your bills — your category and costs do. Run the same product through both calculators:
So which is cheaper?
There's no universal winner. For low-commission categories the platforms are close, and the deciding factor is usually the free-shipping program and ads spend — not the base commission. A product that's profitable on Shopee can be thin on Lazada (or vice versa) purely because of category commission differences. The only reliable answer is to calculate your price and cost on both, which the tools above do in seconds.
Tips to lower your marketplace fees
- Confirm your exact category commission — some subcategories are cheaper.
- Only join the Free Shipping Program where the extra orders beat the added fee (check it here).
- Price for margin after fees, not markup on cost (pricing calculator).
- Track ads and voucher spend as real costs — they're easy to under-count.
FAQ
- Is Shopee or Lazada cheaper for sellers in Malaysia?
- Neither universally. It depends on your category commission, free-shipping-program participation, and ads/voucher spend. Compare your own numbers.
- Do both charge a transaction fee?
- Yes — both apply a payment/transaction fee on top of commission.