FeeShield - Marketplace Profit Calculator & Optimizer
8/10
Demand Score
Etsy's multi-layered fees can eat 15-25% of revenue. Sellers often discover they're losing money only after months of sales, creating immediate cash flow crises.
7/10
Blue Ocean
Competition Level
$99-299
Price/Month
Predicted customer spend
30 days
Time to MVP
Difficulty: Easy
The Problem
Source: Bluehost’s business review details how multiple fees can significantly impact profitability for sellers relying solely on Etsy.
🔗 Validated by Real User Complaints
This problem has been verified through 1 real user complaints:
Competitor Landscape
- eRank (focuses on SEO, not profitability)
- Marmalead (keyword research tool, not financial)
- Generic spreadsheets (manual, error-prone)
Must-Have Features for MVP
Automatic fee calculation for all Etsy charges
Real-time profit margin dashboard
Bulk pricing optimization tool
Fee change notifications
Product profitability heat map
⚠️ Potential Challenges
- Keeping up with Etsy's changing fee structure
- API limitations from Etsy
- Educating sellers on true cost analysis
Risk Level: Minimal
🎯 Keys to Success
- Partner with Etsy seller communities
- Offer free tier for shops under 50 listings
- Create viral 'true profit' calculator as lead magnet
Ready to Build This?
This easy-difficulty project could be your next micro-SaaS success.