Question 1

How is craft profit calculated in Escape from Tarkov?

Accepted Answer

Craft profit = flea sell price of the output item minus the flea buy cost of all required input items. Profit per hour divides that figure by the craft duration in hours. The calculator uses live avg24h flea prices from tarkov.dev.

Question 2

Which hideout station makes the most money per hour in EFT?

Accepted Answer

It varies with the flea market, but Workbench, Medstation, and Nutrition Unit typically host the highest-margin crafts. Use the station filter to compare options live.

Question 3

Does the profit include flea market tax?

Accepted Answer

The displayed gross profit does not deduct flea tax — it shows raw output value minus input cost. Flea tax depends on offer count and base price, so deduct roughly 5–20 % depending on the item value when calculating net take-home.

Question 4

How often are craft prices updated?

Accepted Answer

Prices refresh every time you open or reload the tool — data is fetched live from the tarkov.dev API which aggregates prices continuously.

Question 5

What is profit per hour in EFT crafting?

Accepted Answer

Profit per hour = (output value − input cost) ÷ craft duration in hours. It lets you compare a 30-minute craft with a 12-hour craft on equal footing — a craft with small absolute profit but a short timer can outperform a bigger-profit craft that locks your station for half a day.

Question 6

What is the best craft to make money in Tarkov?

Accepted Answer

The best money-making craft varies with the live flea market. Commonly profitable options include Bitcoin farm output, certain Workbench crafts (like magazine cases), Medstation crafts (salewas, ifaks), and Nutrition Unit crafts. Use the Craft Finder's profit-per-hour ranking with live flea prices to see the current best option — it updates every time you reload.

Question 7

What is the best Workbench craft in EFT?

Accepted Answer

Workbench crafts like magazine cases, weapon cases, and certain ammo crafts are often among the most profitable in Escape from Tarkov. The exact best craft changes with flea prices. Use the station filter in Craft Finder to view only Workbench recipes ranked by current profit per hour.

Question 8

Is hideout crafting worth it in Tarkov?

Accepted Answer

Yes — hideout crafting is one of the best passive income sources in Escape from Tarkov. With upgraded stations like Workbench, Medstation, and Nutrition Unit you can produce items worth significantly more than the input cost. Short-timer crafts (under 4 hours) are especially efficient for active players who can cycle them frequently.

Question 9

How do I find the most profitable craft in Tarkov?

Accepted Answer

Open the TimmyTracker Craft Finder. It fetches live flea market prices from tarkov.dev and ranks every hideout recipe by profit per hour. You can filter by station (Workbench, Medstation, Lavatory, etc.) and sort by net profit or profit-per-hour to instantly find the best craft for your hideout level.

Question 10

Is there a PvE craft profit calculator for Tarkov?

Accepted Answer

TimmyTracker Craft Finder is adding dedicated PvE mode support. In PvE mode, there is no flea market — all craft profitability is calculated using trader buy and sell prices instead. PvE mode is coming soon to the Craft Finder.

Question 11

How does crafting work in Tarkov PvE mode?

Accepted Answer

In Tarkov PvE mode the flea market is not available, so craft profitability is determined entirely by trader prices. Input items must be purchased from traders and output items are sold back to traders. This changes the best crafts significantly compared to PvP — items with strong trader sell prices become more valuable. TimmyTracker is building a PvE-specific craft ranking based on trader rates.

Question 12

What are the best hideout crafts in Tarkov PvE?

Accepted Answer

In Tarkov PvE mode, the most profitable crafts are those whose output items have high trader sell prices relative to the trader cost of input materials. Medstation crafts (salewas, ifaks), certain Workbench crafts, and Nutrition Unit recipes tend to perform well in PvE. TimmyTracker's upcoming PvE mode will rank crafts by trader-based profit per hour.

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