FBT vs 3PL cost calculator

Q: What does a 3PL cost in 2026?

Survey and rate-card ranges: first pick $1.50–$3.50, extra items $0.25–$0.85, storage $0.45–$1.25 per cubic foot a month, minimums $0–$2,500.

Is Fulfilled by TikTok or a 3PL cheaper for you?

Quick answer

FBT's per-unit fee includes delivery and 60 free storage days. A 3PL charges pick and pack, packaging, labels and storage separately, often with a monthly minimum.

Start from an example:

Your volume

Orders a month

orders

Units per order

units

Days stock sits before selling

days

Volume per unit

cu ft

Fulfilled by TikTok

Chargeable weight per unit

Your FBT fee per unit

0 uses the published card (estimate).

FBT storage after 60 days

Estimate. Check your rate card.

3PL

Pick and pack, first item

Each extra item

Packaging per order

Shipping label per order

Your 3PL's carrier rate.

Storage per cu ft a month

Receiving per unit

Monthly minimum or account fee

Account fee, or the top-up to reach a minimum.

FBT fees use the published US card (estimate); 3PL defaults are 2026 survey midpoints. Get both rate cards in writing before you switch.

How FBT and 3PL costs are compared

FBT
units × fee per unit (weight tier, units per order) + storage after 60 days
One fee covers pick, pack, packaging and delivery. Storage is free for 60 days, then charged daily per cubic foot.
3PL
orders × (pick + extra items + packaging + label) + storage + receiving + minimum
3PLs bill each step. Storage is monthly on the average stock you hold: units sold a month × days in stock ÷ 30.
Compare
cheaper = lower monthly total
Within 5% it's a tie; speed, control and multichannel needs matter more.

Frequently asked questions

Is FBT cheaper than a 3PL?

Often for light items that sell within 60 days, because the FBT fee includes delivery. Bulky, slow or multichannel stock can be cheaper at a 3PL.

What does a 3PL cost in 2026?

Survey and rate-card ranges: first pick 1,38 €–3,22 €, extra items 0,23 €–0,78 €, storage 0,41 €–1,15 € per cubic foot a month, minimums 0 €–2 300 €.

Can I use a 3PL for TikTok Shop?

Yes. Many 3PLs connect to TikTok Shop and ship within its delivery rules. You keep stock in one place for all your channels.

Related free tools

→Fulfilled by TikTok fee calculatorFBT fulfillment and storage per order.→TikTok Shop shipping cost calculatorEstimated label cost by weight.→Amazon FBA calculatorCompare with Amazon fulfillment.

Updated November 5, 2026·By the Deviantly data team

Sources: SellerLab: US TikTok Shop fee calculator and FBT table · AMZ Prep: TikTok Shop fulfillment fees in 2026 · beBOLD: multi-unit FBT fee increase, June 2026 · Fulfill.com: how much does a 3PL cost in 2026? · FreightWaves: 3PL costs and fee benchmarks