Comparison · fashion
Poshmark vs Vinted
Which marketplace has lower fees for resellers — and when does each one win?
Poshmark's 20% commission versus Vinted's zero-seller-fee model. The math is dramatic; the audience question is whether reach matters more.
Net payout at common sale prices
| Sale price | Poshmark fees | Poshmark net | Vinted fees | Vinted net | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | −$5.00 · 20.0% | $20.00 | −$0.00 · 0.0% | $25.00 | +$5.00 |
| $50.00 | −$10.00 · 20.0% | $40.00 | −$0.00 · 0.0% | $50.00 | +$10.00 |
| $100.00 | −$20.00 · 20.0% | $80.00 | −$0.00 · 0.0% | $100.00 | +$20.00 |
| $250.00 | −$50.00 · 20.0% | $200.00 | −$0.00 · 0.0% | $250.00 | +$50.00 |
| $500.00 | −$100.00 · 20.0% | $400.00 | −$0.00 · 0.0% | $500.00 | +$100.00 |
| $1,000.00 | −$200.00 · 20.0% | $800.00 | −$0.00 · 0.0% | $1,000.00 | +$200.00 |
Net payout = sale price + shipping charged − platform fees. Both platforms calculated with default options and no shipping charged to buyer.
Fee structure
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.
Vinted
Open calculator →Fashion-focused marketplace with zero seller fees
- Vinted charges sellers ZERO commission and no payment processing fees. Sellers receive 100% of the item price they set.
- The Buyer Protection fee (typically 3-8%) is paid by the buyer at checkout — it does not reduce your payout.
- Shipping is integrated via Vinted's carrier partners; the buyer pays for shipping at checkout. Sellers print a pre-paid label.
- Vinted's zero-fee model is the distinguishing feature versus other resale marketplaces — buyer pool is smaller in the US (Vinted launched there in 2022) compared to eBay or Mercari.
Audience & fit
Vinted is free for sellers — full stop. Poshmark takes 20%. On a $50 item, that's $10 difference per sale. The only reason to choose Poshmark is buyer pool: Poshmark's US fashion audience is significantly larger than Vinted's (Vinted launched in the US in 2022 and is still scaling). For sellers who can move inventory either way, Vinted's math is hard to argue with.
Frequently asked
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.
Why is Vinted free for sellers?
Vinted moved its monetization to the buyer side — buyers pay a 'Buyer Protection' fee at checkout (typically 3-8% of the item price plus a small fixed amount). Sellers receive 100% of their asking price. This zero-fee model is Vinted's biggest differentiator versus other resale marketplaces, especially in markets where they're newer like the US.
What is the Vinted Buyer Protection fee?
The Buyer Protection fee is charged to the buyer (not the seller) at checkout. It covers Vinted's purchase protection program, which refunds the buyer if the item doesn't arrive or doesn't match the listing. The rate is typically 3-8% plus a flat amount, varying by region and item value. It does not affect seller payouts.
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