Depop vs Poshmark: Which Is Better for Sellers in 2026?
Short answer: Depop takes far less of each sale, Poshmark has a bigger, older buyer base for brand-name clothes. Many sellers list on both. Here's the full comparison with real numbers.
Updated October 30, 2026 · fees checked October 2026
The quick verdict
- Lower fees: Depop. On a $40 sale Depop takes about $1.77 vs $8.00 on Poshmark.
- Vintage, Y2K, streetwear, Gen Z styles: Depop.
- Mall and designer brands, workwear, kids: Poshmark.
- Simplest shipping: Poshmark, with one flat buyer-paid label up to 5 lb.
- Best plan: list on both and delete the other listing when one sells.
Fees compared
Depop charges no selling fee on US listings, only payment processing of 3.3% + $0.45 on the item price plus shipping. Boosted Listings add a 12% fee. Buyers pay a separate marketplace fee that doesn't come out of your payout.
Poshmark keeps a flat $2.95 on sales under $15 and 20% on sales of $15 or more. The buyer pays a flat $6.49 shipping label for packages up to 5 lb; heavier boxes cost the seller an extra $5 (5-10 lb) or $10 (10-15 lb).
| Sale price | Depop fee | Poshmark fee |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.78 (8%) | $2.95 (30%) |
| $25.00 | $1.28 (5%) | $5.00 (20%) |
| $40.00 | $1.77 (4%) | $8.00 (20%) |
| $60.00 | $2.43 (4%) | $12.00 (20%) |
| $100.00 | $3.75 (4%) | $20.00 (20%) |
Fee on the item price only. Mercari, Depop and eBay also charge on shipping the buyer pays, and eBay on sales tax too. Checked October 2026; confirm on each platform before pricing.
Who buys on each app
Depop skews young: Gen Z and younger millennials browsing for vintage, Y2K, streetwear, sneakers and one-off pieces. Styled photos on a model or flat lay do well, and casual, lowercase descriptions fit right in.
Poshmark buyers are broader and often a bit older, shopping by brand: Lululemon, Free People, Madewell, Coach, Nike and kids' brands. Buyers make offers, and sharing your closet keeps listings visible.
Shipping and payouts
On Poshmark the buyer pays the $6.49 label, so your price doesn't need to cover shipping for most clothing. On Depop you set shipping yourself, and processing is charged on it too. Depop pays tracked orders to your balance about 2 working days after delivery; Poshmark releases funds after the buyer accepts the order or 3 days after delivery.
Which should you choose?
If you sell trendy or vintage pieces and want to keep the most money, start with Depop. If you sell brand-name basics, athleisure or kids' clothes and want simple shipping, Poshmark usually sells faster. Listing on both doubles your exposure; our AI listing generator writes a Depop and a Poshmark version from the same photo in one click.
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Is Depop or Poshmark cheaper for sellers?
Depop. US Depop listings have no selling fee, just 3.3% + $0.45 processing. Poshmark takes 20% on sales of $15 or more.
Can I sell the same item on Depop and Poshmark?
Yes. Crosslisting is common. Remove the other listing as soon as one sells so you don't oversell.
Who pays shipping on Poshmark?
The buyer pays the flat $6.49 label for packages up to 5 lb. The seller pays extra only for heavier packages.
Which app sells faster?
It depends on the item. Vintage and trendy pieces often move faster on Depop; brand-name clothing and kids' items often sell faster on Poshmark.