Depop vs Poshmark: Fees, Payouts, and Which Platform Fits You (2026)
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On mandatory fees, Depop is cheaper than Poshmark at every price point: US Depop sellers pay only 3.3% + $0.45 payment processing with no selling fee, while Poshmark takes a flat $2.95 on sales of $15 or less and 20% above $15. Poshmark counters with simpler shipping (a flat buyer-paid label) and a different buyer audience — so the right choice depends on your price points, category, and how much shipping work you want.
- Depop mandatory fees: 3.3% + $0.45 processing, no selling fee (verified 2026-08-23)
- Poshmark mandatory fees: $2.95 flat ≤ $15, then 20% (verified 2026-08-23)
- Poshmark shipping is one flat buyer-paid label; Depop sellers choose and arrange shipping
- All figures below are computed live from the same engines as our fee calculators
Fee Structures Compared
Both platforms changed their fee structures recently — Depop removed its US selling fee in 2024 and Poshmark reverted to its classic 20%/$2.95 structure in October 2024 — so most comparisons published before 2025 are stale. These are the current structures, verified 2026-08-23 (Depop) and 2026-08-23 (Poshmark) against official documentation:
Depop (US)
- Selling fee (US sellers): $0
- Payment processing (US): 3.3% + $0.45
- Boosting fee (optional): 12%
- Listing fee: $0
Poshmark (US)
- Sales of $15.00 or less: $2.95 flat
- Sales over $15.00: 20% of the sale price
- Payment processing fee: $0
- Listing fee: $0
- Standard shipping (PoshPost): Buyer-paid
The structural difference that matters most: Depop’s fee is small but you handle shipping decisions, while Poshmark’s fee is large but shipping is a solved problem. Everything else — audience, listing style, offer culture — sits on top of that foundation.
Fee Scenarios: What You Actually Keep
Four identical sales, computed live by the verified Depop and Poshmark fee engines (no optional ads, no sales tax, free shipping not offered — the seller nets item price minus mandatory fees):
| Sale price | Depop fees | Depop payout | Depop effective | Poshmark fees | Poshmark payout | Poshmark effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $0.95 | $14.05 | 6.3% | $2.95 | $12.05 | 19.7% |
| $25.00 | $1.28 | $23.72 | 5.1% | $5.00 | $20.00 | 20.0% |
| $50.00 | $2.10 | $47.90 | 4.2% | $10.00 | $40.00 | 20.0% |
| $100.00 | $3.75 | $96.25 | 3.8% | $20.00 | $80.00 | 20.0% |
Two honest caveats. First, Depop’s payout here assumes you ship with your own label — if you offer free shipping, your real margin drops by your postage cost on either platform. Second, Poshmark’s higher fee buys distribution and bundled logistics; a fee comparison alone does not measure how fast an item sells. For the full cross-platform picture, see our Online Selling Fee Index 2026.
The $15 Poshmark cliff, computed live
A $15.00 Poshmark sale pays out $12.05 (flat $2.95 fee). A $15.01 sale pays out $12.01 (20% fee) — a higher price that earns you less. If you price near the boundary, sit at $15.00 exactly or clear of the cliff.
Compare Your Own Price
| Platform | Mandatory fees | Payout | Effective fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depop | $1.61 | $33.39 | 4.6% |
| Poshmark | $7.00 | $28.00 | 20.0% |
For item cost, shipping cost, profit and break-even math, use the full Depop fee calculator and Poshmark fee calculator.
Shipping: The Biggest Operational Difference
Poshmark removes shipping decisions entirely. Every order ships with a flat-rate prepaid PoshPost label that the buyer pays for. You print, pack, and drop off. There is no free-shipping pricing puzzle and no postage math — but also no way to offer cheaper shipping on light items, and sellers who discount shipping on offers pay for it out of their earnings.
Depop gives you the choice: buy a Depop label at checkout rates or ship on your own. That control lets you offer free shipping (a proven conversion lever), use cheaper services for lightweight items, and reuse packaging. The cost is a decision and a task on every sale, plus the risk of undercharging for postage on heavy items.
If you sell low-cost, lightweight items in volume, Depop’s shipping flexibility plus lower fees compounds meaningfully. If you sell heavier items or want zero logistics thinking, Poshmark’s flat label is worth real money to you — price it into the decision rather than treating fees as the whole story.
Selling Style and Audience
The two platforms reward different selling behavior. Depop positions itself as a community-driven fashion marketplace with a young, style-led buyer base — listings that look like social posts (modeled photos, styled outfits, trend-aware descriptions) perform well, and buyers often follow sellers the way they follow accounts on social media. Poshmark’s culture centers on “Poshers” sharing listings, hosting Posh Parties, and sending private offers to likers — consistent daily sharing and offer negotiation drive sales more than photography style.
Category fit matters more than either platform’s marketing. Trend-driven and vintage fashion skews Depop; mainstream brands, plus sizes, and home goods have deeper demand on Poshmark. Both are legitimate resale channels — the question is where your specific inventory meets its buyers.
Who Each Platform Suits
Depop may suit you if…
- Margin matters and you want the lowest mandatory fees
- You sell trend-led, vintage, or streetwear fashion
- You are comfortable choosing and paying for shipping
- Your listings look like social content
- You want to offer free or discounted shipping as a lever
Poshmark may suit you if…
- You want shipping fully handled with one flat buyer-paid label
- You sell mainstream brands, plus sizes, or home items
- You enjoy the daily routine of sharing and sending offers
- You sell heavier items where the flat label is a bargain
- You prefer one memorable fee rule over percentage math
Many successful resellers do both: cross-list everything, delist on sale, and let each platform’s audience find what it wants. If you go that route, track net payout per platform for a month — the selling fee calculators hub has a dedicated calculator for each, and the startup cost estimator helps budget inventory before you scale.
Frequently Asked Questions
On mandatory fees alone, Depop is cheaper at every price point: US sellers pay no selling fee, only 3.3% + $0.45 payment processing (about 3.5–6.3% effective in our standardized scenarios). Poshmark charges a flat $2.95 on sales of $15.00 or less and 20% above that. The fee gap narrows in practice if you would otherwise pay for Depop Boost advertising or your own shipping labels.
Key Takeaways
- Depop’s mandatory US fees (3.3% + $0.45 processing, no selling fee) are lower than Poshmark’s (20% above $15; $2.95 flat at or under $15) at every price point tested.
- Poshmark bundles logistics: one flat buyer-paid label on every order. Depop sellers choose and arrange their own shipping.
- Watch Poshmark’s $15 cliff: $15.00 pays out $12.05 while $15.01 pays out about $12.01.
- Fees are half the decision — category fit and audience determine whether your items actually sell.
- Cross-listing on both is common and legitimate; delist promptly on sale to avoid double-selling.
Sources: Depop “Seller fees and charges” help article (verified 2026-08-23); Poshmark Terms of Service and Fee Policy (verified 2026-08-23, structure effective 2024-10-24). All scenario figures computed by the fee engines behind our calculators, not hand-typed. This page compares mandatory fees and platform mechanics; it is not financial advice.
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