Which Reselling Platform Has the Lowest Fees? (2026 Comparison)
Every reselling platform takes a different cut, and the “cheapest” one flips depending on what you sell and for how much. Here's the side-by-side, from lowest seller cost to highest — then run your actual numbers through the calculator, because shipping and price point change the answer.
| Platform | Seller fee (headline) |
|---|---|
| Vinted | $0 (free to sell)Buyers pay a Buyer Protection fee; sellers keep the full price. |
| eBay | ~13.25% + $0.30Final value fee (category-dependent) including payment processing. |
| Mercari | ~10% + processingSelling fee plus payment processing; you set/handle shipping. |
| Depop | 10% + ~3.3% + $0.45Depop fee plus payment processing on every sale. |
| Etsy | $0.20 + 6.5% + ~3%Listing fee, transaction fee, and payment processing. |
| Poshmark | $2.95 under $15, else 20%Flat fee on small sales; a 20% cut on anything over $15. |
Rates are typical published headline figures and change over time / by category & region. Confirm current rates on each platform; use the calculator for an exact, sale-specific number.
Cheapest for low-priced items (under ~$15)
Vinted (free to sell) wins outright. After that, Poshmark's flat $2.95 can actually beat percentage-based fees on very cheap items, while Mercari and Depop stay reasonable. eBay's per-order $0.30 starts to matter more at tiny prices.
Cheapest for higher-priced items ($50+)
Poshmark's flat 20% becomes painful here — on a $120 sale that's $24 gone. eBay (~13%) and Mercari (~10% + processing) usually keep far more in your pocket, and Vinted keeps all of it. This is where checking the math before you list pays for itself.
FAQ
Which reselling platform has the lowest fees?
On headline rates, Vinted is cheapest for sellers (it's free to sell — buyers cover a protection fee). Among platforms that charge sellers, eBay and Mercari tend to be lower than Poshmark, which takes a flat 20% on sales over $15. The real answer depends on your price point and category — a $12 item and a $120 item rank differently.
Is Poshmark really 20%?
Yes — Poshmark charges a flat $2.95 on sales under $15, and 20% of the sale price on anything $15 and over. That's one of the steepest cuts in resale, which is why a lot of sellers compare it against eBay or Mercari for higher-priced items.
Do these fees include shipping and payment processing?
It varies. Some platforms bundle payment processing into one 'final value' percentage (eBay), others list it separately (Depop, Etsy). Shipping is usually separate and can swing your real profit more than the platform fee itself. The calculator accounts for all of it.
How do I know my exact profit before I sell?
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