Poshmark vs eBay vs Depop vs Whatnot Fees (2026): Which Costs Sellers Least
Poshmark vs eBay vs Depop vs Whatnot fees compared for 2026: what each takes at $10–$200, who pays shipping, and which resale app costs sellers least.
On the same $50 sale in the US, Depop takes $2.10, Whatnot $5.75, eBay $7.20 and Poshmark $10. Depop is the cheapest because it charges only payment processing. Poshmark is the most expensive at 20%, but its fee includes the shipping label the buyer pays for. Whatnot and eBay sit in between, and the gap depends on shipping and category.
This guide compares the 2026 seller fees of the four biggest resale platforms side by side, using each one’s official fee pages, so you can decide where to list and how to price.
How each platform charges
Platform | Main fee | Processing | Charged on shipping? |
|---|---|---|---|
Depop | 0% selling fee (12% on boosted sales) | 3.3% + $0.45 | Processing only |
Whatnot | 8% of the item price (4% coins), lower at higher tiers | 2.9% + $0.30 | Processing only |
eBay | 13.6% final value fee in most categories + $0.40 per order | Included | Yes |
Poshmark | $2.95 under $15, 20% from $15 | Included | No, buyer pays the label |
Fees at the same price
Standard US rates, no shipping, no promotion:
Sale price | Depop | Whatnot | eBay | Poshmark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$10 | $0.78 | $1.39 | $1.66 | $2.95 |
$25 | $1.28 | $3.03 | $3.80 | $5.00 |
$50 | $2.10 | $5.75 | $7.20 | $10.00 |
$100 | $3.75 | $11.20 | $14.00 | $20.00 |
$200 | $7.05 | $22.10 | $27.60 | $40.00 |
The order is the same at every price. In share of the sale, Depop takes about 4%, Whatnot about 11–12%, eBay about 14% and Poshmark 20%.
eBay vs Poshmark fees
These two are the most common choice for clothes and accessories, and eBay is cheaper on fees at every price. On a $50 item eBay takes $7.20 and Poshmark $10. Under $15 the difference is bigger: a $10 sale costs $1.66 on eBay and a flat $2.95 on Poshmark.
Shipping narrows the gap a little. eBay charges its final value fee on the shipping the buyer pays too, while Poshmark’s buyer pays a flat $6.49 label that is not part of your fee. With $6 shipping, eBay’s fee on a $50 item rises to $8.02. Poshmark still costs more, but in exchange it handles labels and buyer protection for you.
Depop vs Poshmark fees
For clothes, Depop is far cheaper: $2.10 on a $50 sale against Poshmark’s $10. The exception is Boost. A boosted Depop sale adds 12% of the item price, so the same $50 item costs $8.10, still less than Poshmark. Our guide to Depop fees in 2026 explains when Boost pays off.
Depop’s buyers also pay a marketplace fee of up to 5% + $1 at checkout. It doesn’t come out of your payout, but it makes the buyer’s total higher than your price.
Where Whatnot fits
For cards, coins and collectibles, Whatnot is usually cheaper than eBay: $5.75 against $7.20 on a $50 sale, and $5.92 against $8.02 with $6 shipping, because Whatnot charges no commission on shipping. Coins and money pay only 4% commission on Whatnot. Above $1,500, Whatnot charges no commission on the rest of the order in cards, coins, comics, toys, bags and jewelry.
Whatnot’s new tiers lower the commission further for sellers with more than $15,000 in sales per four weeks. eBay’s final value fee varies by category, so check yours in the eBay fee calculator.
Which resale app should you use?
Clothes and vintage, lowest fees: Depop. Use Boost only on slow items.
Clothes, hands-off shipping: Poshmark. Highest fee, but simple labels and a large buyer base, especially for brands.
Cards, coins, collectibles, live selling: Whatnot, especially at higher tiers or for items over $1,500.
Anything, widest reach: eBay, with fees between Whatnot and Poshmark.
Many resellers cross-list the same item and accept the sale wherever it comes first. If you do, price for the most expensive platform you list on, or you will earn less where the fee is higher.
Calculate your own numbers
Fees are only part of the picture: what you paid for the item, shipping and supplies matter more. Run your prices through the calculators for each platform:
Depop Fee CalculatorPayment processing, Boost fee and what you keep from a Depop sale.Open calculator →Try it in the calculator
Questions and answers
Which is cheaper for sellers, eBay or Poshmark?
eBay. On a $50 item eBay’s standard fees are $7.20 and Poshmark’s are $10. Under $15 Poshmark charges a flat $2.95, against $1.66 on eBay for a $10 sale.
Which resale app has the lowest fees?
Depop. US sellers pay no selling fee, only 3.3% + $0.45 payment processing, so $2.10 on a $50 sale. Boosted sales add 12%.
Is Depop or Poshmark better for sellers on fees?
Depop. A $50 sale costs $2.10 on Depop and $10 on Poshmark. Poshmark’s fee includes the buyer’s shipping label and buyer protection.
Who pays shipping on Poshmark, eBay, Depop and Whatnot?
On Poshmark the buyer pays a flat $6.49 label. On Depop, eBay and Whatnot the buyer usually pays the shipping you or the platform set, but eBay charges its fee on that shipping and Depop and Whatnot charge payment processing on it.
