Marketplace Fee Comparison
One sale price. Six marketplaces. See which platform keeps you the most money after fees — Etsy, eBay, Whatnot, Poshmark, Mercari and Depop. Last verified 2026-11-05.
Keeps the most money
Depop (US) · $33.64(57.99% margin)
0% selling + 3.3%+$0.45 processing
| Marketplace | Fees used | Total fees | Net profit | Effective % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Depop (US)Best payout US sellers only. No Boosted Listings. Processing on price + shipping. | 0% selling + 3.3%+$0.45 processing | $2.36 | $33.64 | 4.08% |
No separate processing fee since Jan 6, 2025. | 10% of item + buyer shipping | $5.80 | $30.20 | 10% |
No Offsite Ads. Transaction fee on price + shipping. | $0.20 listing + 6.5% + 3%+$0.25 | $5.96 | $30.04 | 10.28% |
Commission on item price only; processing on full order. | 8% commission + 2.9%+$0.30 | $5.98 | $30.02 | 10.31% |
Most categories, no Store, no Promoted Listings, no tax. | 13.6% + $0.40 per order (most categories) | $8.29 | $27.71 | 14.29% |
Fee on item price only. Buyer shipping not counted as seller revenue (prepaid label). | 20% of sale price | $10.00 | $18.00 | 20% |
Sorted by net profit. Assumptions: US seller, no ads/promos, no sales tax, eBay most-categories rate, Etsy without Offsite Ads. Poshmark treats buyer shipping as outside seller revenue (prepaid label). Dedicated calculators: Etsy, eBay, Whatnot, Poshmark, Mercari, Depop.
Fee assumptions used in this comparison
| Platform | Seller fees modeled | Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Etsy | $0.20 listing + 6.5% transaction + 3%+$0.25 processing. No Offsite Ads. | 2026-11-03 |
| eBay | 13.6% final value (most categories) + $0.40 per-order. No Store, no ads, no tax. | 2026-11-05 |
| Whatnot | Tiered commission on item price + 2.9%+$0.30 processing on full order. Category/tier selectable. | 2026-11-05 |
| Poshmark | $2.95 under $15, else 20% of item price. Buyer shipping excluded from seller revenue. | 2026-11-05 |
| Mercari | 10% of item price + buyer-paid shipping. No separate processing (since Jan 6, 2025). | 2026-11-05 |
| Depop (US) | 0% selling fee + 3.3%+$0.45 payment processing on item + shipping. No Boost. | 2026-11-05 |
FAQ
Which marketplace has the lowest seller fees?
It depends on the sale price and shipping. Depop (US) often wins on fees alone because it charges 0% selling commission plus only 3.3% + $0.45 processing. Poshmark's 20% looks high but bundles shipping and processing. Use the comparison above with your real numbers.
Is eBay more expensive than Etsy?
Usually yes for clothing and general goods: eBay's 13.6% final value fee plus $0.40 per order typically exceeds Etsy's combined ~9.5% + $0.45 fixed fees — but eBay charges fees on sales tax too, and Etsy adds Offsite Ads on some orders.
How do Whatnot fees compare after the 2026 tier change?
At Standard tier, Whatnot's 8% on item price + 2.9%+$0.30 processing is often cheaper than eBay and competitive with Etsy, especially because commission excludes shipping. Higher tiers drop Fashion as low as 4.5%.
Does Poshmark's 20% include shipping?
Poshmark takes 20% of the item price ($2.95 flat under $15). The buyer pays a separate prepaid shipping label; that shipping is not seller revenue and is not part of the 20% base.
Are these fee comparisons free?
Yes. Completely free, no account, runs in your browser.
Sources
- Etsy Fees & Payments Policy
- eBay Help: Selling fees
- Whatnot Help: Seller fees
- Poshmark seller guide (fees)
- Mercari Help: Fees
- Depop Help: Seller fees and charges
SellerFeePro is not affiliated with any marketplace named here. Trademarks belong to their owners. Results are estimates — confirm on each platform's fee page and your seller dashboard. Shipping economics (who pays the label) differ and affect real take-home.