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- On a $40 item that cost $12, with a $6.49 label paid by the buyer, Depop keeps $26.02, Mercari $23.35, eBay $21.28 and Poshmark $20.00.
- Poshmark charges $2.95 under $15 and 20% from $15, on the listing price only.
- Depop has no US selling fee and takes 3.3% + $0.45 for processing. Mercari takes 10%. eBay takes 13.6% plus $0.40 on most categories.
- Free shipping lowers profit on every platform, and Poshmark’s fee stays the highest on mid-priced items.
How to use the resale fee comparison calculator
Enter the item
Type the price you would list it at and what it cost you.
Add the label
Enter what the shipping label costs and who pays for it.
Check the fee rates
Open the advanced options to see or edit each platform’s fees.
Compare the profit
See your profit on each platform and which one keeps the most.
Depop vs Poshmark vs Mercari vs eBay fees
The platforms charge in different ways. Poshmark takes a share of the listing price. Depop charges processing only in the US. Mercari charges a selling fee on the item plus shipping. eBay adds a per-order fee.
The table shows the fee on the same $40 sale with $6.49 shipping paid by the buyer. Poshmark takes the most, and Depop takes the least.
| Platform | Fee rule | Charged on | Fee on this sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poshmark | $2.95 under $15, 20% from $15 | Listing price only | $8.00 |
| Depop | No selling fee, 3.3% + $0.45 processing | Item price + shipping | $1.98 |
| Mercari | 10% selling fee | Item price + shipping | $4.65 |
| eBay | 13.6% + $0.40 per order (most categories) | Item price + shipping | $6.72 |
Rates checked on November 10, 2026. Poshmark: seller updates. Depop: see the Depop fee calculator. Mercari: a 10% selling fee, as reported by Crosslist. eBay: the rates in the eBay fee calculator. Fees change and depend on your account and category, so confirm them before you rely on the numbers.
How the profit is compared
Comparison formulas
Sale amount = item price + shipping the buyer pays
Poshmark fee = $2.95 under $15, otherwise 20% of the item price
Depop, Mercari and eBay fees = sale amount × fee % + any fixed fee
Profit = sale amount − fees − item cost − shipping label
With free shipping the buyer pays nothing for shipping and you pay the label on every platform.
Resale fee comparison examples
Example 1: a $40 item, buyer pays shipping
Item cost $12, $6.49 label.
- Depop profit $26.02
- Mercari profit $23.35
- eBay profit $21.28
- Poshmark profit $20.00
Depop keeps $6.02 more than Poshmark on this item.
Example 2: the same item with free shipping
Item $40, cost $12, you pay the $6.49 label.
- Depop profit $19.74
- Mercari profit $17.51
- eBay profit $15.67
- Poshmark profit $13.51
Free shipping costs you the label on every platform, and the order stays the same.
Example 3: a $100 item
Item cost $30, $8 label paid by the buyer.
- Depop profit $65.99
- Mercari profit $59.20
- eBay profit $54.91
- Poshmark profit $50.00
The gap grows with price, because Poshmark takes 20% of the whole price.
Example 4: a cheap $8 item
Item cost $2, $4 label paid by the buyer.
- Depop profit $5.15
- Mercari profit $4.80
- eBay profit $3.97
- Poshmark profit $3.05
Even on a low price, the flat $2.95 Poshmark fee is the biggest.
Is Poshmark or Depop cheaper for sellers?
In the US, Depop is cheaper on fees in most cases. It has no selling fee and takes 3.3% + $0.45 for processing, while Poshmark takes 20% on sales of $15 or more. A boosted Depop sale adds a 12% fee on the item price, which on the $40 example leaves $21.22, still above Poshmark.
Fees are only part of the picture. The two apps have different buyers, traffic and ways to promote an item, and some items sell faster on one than the other. Use the profit numbers to set a floor, then pick the platform where the item is most likely to sell.
Where a resale fee comparison helps
Pick a platform
See where an item keeps the most profit.
Set a price per platform
Raise the price where fees are higher.
Check cheap items
See which app suits low-priced items.
Fees and shipping prices change. Boosted Depop sales, eBay promoted listings, sales tax and returns are not included. Related tools: Poshmark Shipping Cost Calculator, Depop Shipping Cost Calculator and Etsy Fee Calculator.
Resale fee comparison FAQ
Is Depop cheaper than Poshmark?
In the US, usually yes. Depop has no selling fee and takes 3.3% + $0.45, while Poshmark takes 20% from $15. On a $40 item with a $12 cost, Depop keeps $26.02 and Poshmark keeps $20.00.
Depop vs Poshmark: which has lower fees?
Depop, in the US. The gap is largest on mid-priced and expensive items because Poshmark takes a percentage of the whole price. Check your own item in the calculator.
Poshmark vs Mercari fees: which is cheaper?
Mercari is cheaper on most items at a 10% selling fee, against 20% on Poshmark from $15. Poshmark’s flat $2.95 is the cheaper of the two only on very low-priced items, under $15 at the default rates.
eBay vs Poshmark fees: which is cheaper?
At the default rates eBay takes 13.6% plus $0.40 on most categories, so it is cheaper than Poshmark on mid-priced items. eBay also charges on shipping, while Poshmark charges on the listing price only.
Which resale platform has the lowest fees?
At the default US rates Depop, then Mercari, eBay and Poshmark for a $40 item. The order can change with price, category, boosts and promotions.
Does Depop charge selling fees?
Not for US sellers: Depop takes 3.3% + $0.45 for processing. A boosted sale adds 12%. See the Depop fee calculator for details.
Who pays for shipping on each platform?
You choose in the calculator. With Buyer pays, the buyer covers the label. With Free shipping, you pay the whole label on every platform.
Why does Poshmark charge a flat $2.95?
Poshmark charges a flat fee under $15 and a percentage from $15. On a $10 sale the flat fee is 29.5%, which makes very cheap items expensive to sell there.
Can I change the fee rates?
Yes. Open the advanced options and edit any platform’s fee. Use this for another country, a different eBay category or a Mercari or Depop rate that differs for your account.
Are taxes and returns included?
No. Returns, refunds, sales tax and discounts you give are not in this calculator.