eBay + Etsy Inventory Management

One inventory layer for everything you sell on eBay and Etsy

Selling on both eBay and Etsy is smart — but managing stock across two marketplaces isn't. When a listing sells on one channel, you're manually updating the other. Craftybase fixes that. We import orders from both stores, deduct your raw materials via recipes, update finished goods stock, and keep your inventory accurate across every channel — automatically. No spreadsheets. No overselling. No counting twice.

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Craftybase integrates with eBay and Etsy for inventory management
Built for makers selling across multiple marketplaces — not just resellers restocking shelves

Orders from eBay and Etsy, in one place

Craftybase pulls in orders from both your eBay store and your Etsy shop automatically. Every sale triggers the right material deductions via your recipes, so your raw material stock always reflects what you've actually used — not what you remember using. No copy-paste. No double-counting. One accurate picture of your inventory, no matter where the sale came from.

  • Automatic order imports from both eBay and Etsy
  • Material deductions via recipes and batch production tracking
  • Finished goods stock updated after every sale on either channel
  • Change history and audit trail across all inventory movements

Know your costs — and stop guessing at reorder time

Most multi-channel tools just move numbers between platforms. Craftybase goes deeper. We track your raw materials, calculate exactly what it costs to make each product, and tell you when to reorder — before you run out mid-listing. Sell vintage pieces on eBay and handmade goods on Etsy? Craftybase tracks every supply line, so neither channel catches you short.

  • Real-time material stock levels across both channels
  • Low stock alerts before you run out of supplies
  • COGS calculated automatically per product — ready for tax time
  • Pricing guidance so you never sell below cost
Raw material inventory tracking and COGS calculation for eBay and Etsy sellers
Ready to stop managing eBay and Etsy inventory separately?

Connect both stores, set up your recipes, and let Craftybase keep your stock straight across every channel.

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Craftybase connects everywhere you sell

Import orders automatically and sync stock levels across all your channels — so you never oversell or run out of stock.

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Is Craftybase right for you?

Who uses Craftybase to manage eBay and Etsy inventory?

Craftybase is inventory and manufacturing software built specifically for small-batch makers who sell across multiple channels. If you list on both eBay and Etsy and want accurate stock without manual updates, this is the system built for your workflow.

It works best for:

  • Handmade sellers expanding to eBay — you've been on Etsy for years and want the wider reach of eBay without doubling your admin. Craftybase keeps inventory in sync so you can list on both without the spreadsheet juggling.
  • Vintage and upcycled goods sellers — you source, restore, and sell across both marketplaces. Craftybase tracks your materials and supplies alongside finished pieces so you always know what you have on hand.
  • Soap, candle, and bath product makers — track your raw materials (lye, oils, wax, fragrance) at the batch level. When a product sells on either eBay or Etsy, the right supplies are deducted automatically.
  • Jewelry makers — manage wire, findings, and gemstones across multiple listings. A sale on eBay deducts the right components so your Etsy listings stay accurate without manual updates.
  • Any maker who's tired of keeping a separate spreadsheet for each channel and wants one system that knows what you can actually make and ship.

Craftybase is not designed for large-scale resellers who don't manufacture their own products, or for enterprise manufacturers who need a full ERP system.

I'm impressed with the ability to track minute quantities of essential oils and other materials used in multiple products. I love the conversion from purchase to tracking units, and love the ability to make components and recipes.

Elise Wishlow
Elise Wishlow
Press & Still

Craftybase makes it easy to create my formulas and automatically calculates what I need to use, when to re-order, how much it costs me to make my products, and so much more. I literally could not function without it!

Samantha
Samantha
Willow WaxCraft

This report makes tax time almost enjoyable. No more lists and spreadsheets — I just run the report for the time I need, and it's done!

Kelly Arias
Kelly Arias
Kelly Arias Jewelry

Craftybase has given me the tools amp; resources to accurately track my materials, recipes, and inventory. I love that I can build out my recipes and make adjustments to see my cost in real time.

Tiffany Jensen
Tiffany Jensen
Desert Bath Company

We do not know what we would do without this application. Spreadsheets and confusing documents is a thing of the past now!

Kahne
Kahne
Aerie Lane

I love that the app keeps track of how much material I have on hand and how much it costs me exactly… This allows me to really know how much my products cost me to make and how much I should charge.

Janna
Janna
Papercraft Miracles

My favourite feature is the software's ability to calculate the cost of our products in real-time, taking into account the increase in the costs of raw materials.

Lina Andreas
Lina Andreas
Baba's Soapery

Craftybase is an instrumental part of our bookkeeping. Having a business that manufactures products with countless raw materials, Craftybase keeps us organized and helps us have a clear picture of the health of our business.

Bri
Bri
The Good Hippie

I love that Craftybase keeps track of the cost of materials over time including shipping. As costs creep up I can make sure my product prices reflect that reality.

Arrowyn
Arrowyn
Little Gold Fox Designs

Craftybase allows us to be lean with our materials inventory so we won't have any overage of inventory. It provides a great easy-to-use analysis of COGS to help us better manage our margins.

Duke Ahrens
Duke Ahrens
Cirque Colors

Craftybase helps me keep my sales automatically entered into my system so that I can get on with doing the fun part: the creative products I make!

Kitty
Kitty
Oh Crumbs Bakery

It's super important that we can record and trace ingredient lots and production batches. Craftybase has made this process streamlined and easy to stay organized.

Angie Flickinger
Angie Flickinger
Waterbody

How to manage inventory across eBay and Etsy

There are three common ways makers handle eBay and Etsy inventory management: manual spreadsheets, generic multi-channel tools, or a maker-first system like Craftybase.

Option 1: Spreadsheets (free, but high maintenance)

Export orders from each platform, update your stock tab, adjust your material counts by hand. Works for tiny catalogs with rare sales, but falls apart fast. Miss one row and you're overselling on eBay while Etsy shows stock you don't have. It's also not tracking your raw material costs — just your finished goods count.

Option 2: Generic multi-channel apps (good for resellers)

These tools sync finished goods quantities between eBay and Etsy in real time — useful if you buy products wholesale and resell them. But if you make your products from raw materials, quantity mirroring isn't enough. When your lye supply runs out, a sync tool doesn't know your soap is now unavailable. Craftybase does, because it tracks your materials — not just your listings.

Option 3: Craftybase (maker-first inventory)

We import orders from eBay and Etsy, deduct raw materials via your recipes, update finished goods, and give you a single accurate view of what you can make and sell across both channels. Built for batch production, kits, and made-to-order workflows. Learn more about Etsy inventory management and eBay inventory management.

Stop running two separate inventory systems for two marketplaces. Get accurate, automatic inventory tracking built for makers who actually make their own products.

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eBay + Etsy Integration FAQ

Common questions about managing eBay and Etsy inventory

Can I manage eBay and Etsy inventory in one place?

Yes — that's exactly what Craftybase is built to do. Connect both your eBay store and your Etsy shop, and Craftybase imports orders from both automatically. Every sale on either platform triggers the right material deductions via your recipes, so your stock is always accurate across both channels without manual updates.

How does Craftybase handle orders from both eBay and Etsy?

Craftybase pulls in orders from eBay and Etsy on a daily basis. Each order is matched to your products and recipes, raw materials are deducted, and your finished goods stock is updated automatically. You get a unified view of all sales across both channels — without touching a spreadsheet.

Why is Craftybase different from other eBay and Etsy inventory tools?

Most tools just mirror finished goods quantities between platforms. Craftybase tracks your raw materials — so when your supplies run low, it knows before you do. If you make candles and run low on fragrance oil, Craftybase catches that and tells you to reorder before you have an oversell situation on either channel.

Can Craftybase calculate my COGS across eBay and Etsy sales?

Yes. Craftybase calculates your Cost of Goods Sold in real time for every product you make and sell — across both eBay and Etsy. At tax time, you can generate COGS reports instantly instead of trying to reconstruct costs from receipts and memory. It's one of the most common reasons makers choose Craftybase over generic inventory tools.

Does Craftybase work for vintage and upcycled items alongside handmade products?

It does. Many eBay + Etsy sellers mix handmade and vintage items across their stores. Craftybase tracks both — you can manage your handmade product recipes and material costs alongside simpler product entries for vintage pieces, all in one account. Your inventory stays accurate regardless of which channel the sale comes from.

Will Craftybase tell me when I'm running low on supplies?

Yes. Set reorder thresholds for each raw material and Craftybase will alert you before you run out — before you have a gap between what's listed on eBay or Etsy and what you can actually fulfill. No more discovering mid-order that your supplies ran out three batches ago.