Comparison · general
Depop vs eBay
Which marketplace has lower fees for resellers — and when does each one win?
Depop's near-zero fee model and Gen Z fashion audience versus eBay's incumbent reach and category breadth.
Net payout at common sale prices
| Sale price | Depop fees | Depop net | eBay fees | eBay net | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | −$1.28 · 5.1% | $23.72 | −$3.61 · 14.4% | $21.39 | +$2.33 |
| $50.00 | −$2.10 · 4.2% | $47.90 | −$6.93 · 13.9% | $43.07 | +$4.83 |
| $100.00 | −$3.75 · 3.8% | $96.25 | −$13.55 · 13.6% | $86.45 | +$9.80 |
| $250.00 | −$8.70 · 3.5% | $241.30 | −$33.43 · 13.4% | $216.57 | +$24.73 |
| $500.00 | −$16.95 · 3.4% | $483.05 | −$66.55 · 13.3% | $433.45 | +$49.60 |
| $1,000.00 | −$33.45 · 3.3% | $966.55 | −$132.80 · 13.3% | $867.20 | +$99.35 |
Net payout = sale price + shipping charged − platform fees. Both platforms calculated with default options and no shipping charged to buyer.
Fee structure
Depop
Open calculator →Social marketplace for vintage, streetwear, and youth fashion
- Depop removed its 10% selling fee for sellers in 2024 — sellers now pay only the payment processing fee.
- Payment processing (3.3% + $0.45) applies to the item price plus the shipping the buyer pays.
- Buyers see a separate 'Marketplace Fee' added at checkout (varies by item value). This is paid by the buyer and does not reduce your payout.
- Depop Boost (promoted listings) is optional — you set the ad rate and pay only on attributed sales. Not factored into base calculations here.
eBay
Open calculator →Auctions and fixed-price marketplace for general goods
- The Final Value Fee (FVF) is calculated on the total amount the buyer pays — item price + shipping + handling + sales tax.
- Per-order fee of $0.30 is charged once per buyer purchase, regardless of how many items are in the order.
- When the buyer's registered address is outside the US, eBay adds an international fee of 1.65% to the entire order total.
- Promoted Listings Standard charges your chosen ad rate only when the sale is attributed to a click on the ad within the last 30 days.
Audience & fit
Since Depop removed its 10% seller fee in 2024, it's dramatically cheaper than eBay for the items it's good at — Y2K, vintage, streetwear, trend-driven fashion aimed at an 18-25 audience. eBay still wins for general goods, electronics, collectibles, and anything outside Depop's style niche, where its vastly larger buyer pool matters more than the fee gap.
Frequently asked
Did Depop really remove its 10% seller fee?
Yes, in 2024 Depop removed its 10% selling fee for US sellers and shifted the marketplace fee to buyers. Sellers now pay only the payment processing fee (3.3% + $0.45). This makes Depop one of the cheapest platforms for sellers — though buyers see a higher checkout total, which can affect conversion.
What's the marketplace fee Depop charges buyers?
Depop charges buyers a marketplace fee at checkout that varies based on the item value (typically a percentage of the item price). This fee is paid entirely by the buyer and does not reduce your seller payout. It's roughly equivalent to what sellers used to pay before 2024 — shifted to the buyer side.
How are eBay seller fees calculated?
eBay charges a Final Value Fee (FVF) as a percentage of the total amount the buyer pays — item price plus shipping plus handling plus sales tax. The FVF rate varies by category (13.25% for most categories, 8% for sneakers over $150, 14.95% for books/movies/music, lower rates for heavy equipment). eBay also adds a flat $0.30 per-order fee, and a 1.65% international fee if the buyer is outside the US.
Does eBay charge fees on shipping?
Yes. The Final Value Fee is applied to the item price plus the shipping the buyer pays, so charging more for shipping does not save you fees — it just shifts which line item the fees come from. Free shipping (where shipping is built into the item price) results in the same total fees.
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