Poshmark vs Mercari: Which App Should You Sell On?
Mercari takes half the fee Poshmark does on most sales, but Poshmark's buyer-paid shipping and fashion crowd can make up the gap for clothing. Here's the side-by-side.
Updated October 30, 2026 · fees checked October 2026
The quick verdict
- Lower fees: Mercari (10% vs 20% on sales of $15+).
- Clothing, shoes, bags: Poshmark, a fashion-first app.
- Electronics, home, toys, everything else: Mercari.
- Shipping included for the buyer: Poshmark's flat $6.49 label up to 5 lb.
Fees compared
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).
Mercari charges a flat 10% selling fee on the item price plus any shipping the buyer pays, with no separate payment processing fee since January 2025. Direct deposit is free; Instant Pay costs $3.
| Sale price | Poshmark fee | Mercari fee |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $2.95 (30%) | $1.00 (10%) |
| $25.00 | $5.00 (20%) | $2.50 (10%) |
| $40.00 | $8.00 (20%) | $4.00 (10%) |
| $60.00 | $12.00 (20%) | $6.00 (10%) |
| $100.00 | $20.00 (20%) | $10.00 (10%) |
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.
Shipping
Poshmark uses one flat, buyer-paid label up to 5 lb, so you never guess shipping for clothes. On Mercari you choose who pays and pick a label by weight; if the buyer pays, the 10% fee also applies to that shipping.
Which should you choose?
For brand-name clothing, list on Poshmark first. For everything else, Mercari usually nets more. Many sellers crosslist; the AI listing generator writes both versions at once.
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Which takes more fees, Poshmark or Mercari?
Poshmark: 20% on sales of $15 or more vs Mercari's flat 10%.
Who pays shipping on Mercari?
You choose. The seller can pay (shown as free shipping) or the buyer can pay at checkout.
Is Poshmark only for clothes?
Mostly fashion, plus home, beauty and some electronics, but clothing, shoes and bags are its core.
Can I sell on both?
Yes. Delete the other listing when one sells.