Comparison · fashion
Depop vs Poshmark
Which marketplace has lower fees for resellers — and when does each one win?
Two fashion-focused social marketplaces with opposite fee philosophies post-2024: Depop went near-zero, Poshmark stayed at 20%.
Net payout at common sale prices
| Sale price | Depop fees | Depop net | Poshmark fees | Poshmark net | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | −$1.28 · 5.1% | $23.72 | −$5.00 · 20.0% | $20.00 | +$3.72 |
| $50.00 | −$2.10 · 4.2% | $47.90 | −$10.00 · 20.0% | $40.00 | +$7.90 |
| $100.00 | −$3.75 · 3.8% | $96.25 | −$20.00 · 20.0% | $80.00 | +$16.25 |
| $250.00 | −$8.70 · 3.5% | $241.30 | −$50.00 · 20.0% | $200.00 | +$41.30 |
| $500.00 | −$16.95 · 3.4% | $483.05 | −$100.00 · 20.0% | $400.00 | +$83.05 |
| $1,000.00 | −$33.45 · 3.3% | $966.55 | −$200.00 · 20.0% | $800.00 | +$166.55 |
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.
Poshmark
Open calculator →Fashion-forward social marketplace
- Poshmark charges a flat $2.95 commission on sales under $15.
- For sales of $15 or more, Poshmark takes a flat 20%. There is no separate payment processing fee — it's bundled in.
- Poshmark handles shipping pricing — the buyer pays Poshmark for a priority mail label by weight tier. The seller chooses the label weight at listing time.
- Bundled sales (multiple items from one closet) use the same fee structure applied to the total bundle price.
Audience & fit
Depop's no-commission model crushes Poshmark on fees for any item above $15. Poshmark's strength is its higher-end fashion buyer pool, more curated closet aesthetic, and bundle mechanics. Depop wins on Y2K, vintage, streetwear, and 18-25 demographics. Poshmark wins on contemporary brand-name designer.
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.
Why does Poshmark take 20% of my sale?
Poshmark's 20% commission covers payment processing, the Posh Protect buyer guarantee, customer service, and shipping label costs (USPS Priority Mail flat rates that buyers pay). It is the highest percentage fee of any major resale platform, but unlike eBay or Mercari, there are no separate processing fees — the 20% is the all-in cost.
How does the $2.95 flat fee work for cheap items?
Sales under $15 are charged a flat $2.95 instead of the 20% percentage. This is actually a discount for very small sales — at $5, the flat $2.95 is 59% effective, but at $10 it's only 29.5%. At $14.99, the flat fee is $2.95 (19.7%), and at $15.00 the percentage kicks in for $3.00 (20%). There's a tiny cliff right at the threshold.
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