TPT vs Margins: the honest math.
The published numbers, side by side, so you can run your own.
Swipe the table sideways to see the Margins column.
| TPT Basic | TPT Exclusive* | Margins | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seller keeps, per sale | 55% | 77.5% | 80% |
| Per-resource fee | $0.30 | $0.15 on orders under $3; none over $3 | None |
| Yearly fee | None | $59.95 | None |
| Sign-up fee | $29 one-time † | Included | None |
| Where you can sell | Anywhere | TPT-eligible digital resources only on TPT | Anywhere |
| What buyers see about quality | Ratings and reviews | Ratings and reviews | A grade report on every listing, plus ratings once buyers leave them |
*TPT Exclusive terms take effect Jan 1, 2027, per TPT's announcement. Current Premium sellers must opt in by 11:59pm ET on Dec 31, 2026. † Check against TPT's seller fee page. Fees can change; check TPT's own pages for the current terms.
On a $10 resource, from January 1, 2027, the seller keeps:
$5.20
TPT Basic
55%, minus the $0.30 per-resource fee.
$7.75
TPT Exclusive
77.5%, plus $59.95 a year and exclusivity.
$8.00
Margins
80%. No fees. No exclusivity.
If you're deciding about Exclusive
If you choose not to go Exclusive, there should be a good home for your work that doesn't ask you to stop selling elsewhere. Keep 80%, pay no fees, sell anywhere, and get a free grade report on every resource.