Poshmark vs Depop vs Mercari Seller Fee Comparison

Compare seller fees and net payout across Poshmark, Depop, and Mercari for the same sale price, and find out which platform leaves you with more profit.

Mathematical Audit

Resale Marketplace Fee Comparison Formula

Poshmark, Depop, and Mercari each charge sellers differently. Poshmark takes a flat $2.95 fee on sales under $15, and 20% of the sale price on sales of $15 or more. Depop charges a 3.3% + $0.45 payment processing fee on every sale (Depop removed its separate 10% selling fee in 2024). Mercari charges a 10% selling fee plus a 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing fee on every sale.

Poshmark Fee = Sale Price < $15 ? $2.95 : Sale Price × 20%
Depop Fee = Sale Price × 3.3% + $0.45
Mercari Fee = Sale Price × 10% + (Sale Price × 2.9% + $0.30)
Net Payout = Sale Price − Platform Fee − (Seller Pays Shipping? Shipping Cost : 0)
Profit = Net Payout − Item Cost
Profit Margin % = (Profit ÷ Sale Price) × 100

These fee structures reflect each platform's standard 2026 seller fees in the US. Depop and Mercari fees apply regardless of price tier, while Poshmark's structure changes dramatically at the $15 threshold. Shipping is often paid by the buyer on Poshmark and Mercari (deducted from a prepaid label) but can be configured either way on Depop.

Operational Guide

How to Use the Resale Marketplace Fee Comparison

1

Enter your sale price

This is the price you list (and sell) the item for, before fees are deducted.

2

Enter your item cost

What you originally paid for the item (e.g., thrifted cost or wholesale price), used to calculate your real profit.

3

Indicate who pays for shipping

If you (the seller) cover the shipping label cost, it will be deducted from your payout on all three platforms.

4

Enter the shipping cost, if seller-paid

Use your actual label cost — this is subtracted from your net payout on each platform if you selected 'seller pays shipping'.

5

Click Calculate

View a side-by-side breakdown of fees, net payout, and profit for Poshmark, Depop, and Mercari, plus which platform pays out the most for this sale.

Real-World Scenario Example

"A seller lists a pair of jeans for $50 that cost them $15, with the buyer covering shipping on all platforms."

Inputs

salePrice:50
itemCost:15
sellerPaysShipping:false
shippingCost:6.49

Result

Poshmark fee $10 (20%), net payout $40, profit $25. Depop fee ≈ $2.10, net payout ≈ $47.90, profit ≈ $32.90. Mercari fee ≈ $6.45, net payout ≈ $43.55, profit ≈ $28.55. Depop pays out the most for this sale.

Important Disclaimer

Fee structures are estimates based on each platform's publicly published 2026 US seller fee policies and are subject to change. Always confirm current fees on Poshmark, Depop, and Mercari before listing.

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