Mercari vs Depop fees
Enter one sale and see both platforms' fee breakdowns next to each other. Depop pays you more at every price point tested.
Depop pays you $2.23 more on this sale.
Default category and options for each platform. For category-specific rates, open the individual Mercari or Depop calculator.
Fees at six price points
Free shipping, default category, United States seller. The highlighted cell is the higher payout.
| Sale price | Mercari fees | Mercari payout | Depop fees | Depop payout | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.00 (10%) | $9.00 | $0.78 (7.8%) | $9.22 | $0.22 |
| $20.00 | $2.00 (10%) | $18.00 | $1.11 (5.55%) | $18.89 | $0.89 |
| $35.00 | $3.50 (10%) | $31.50 | $1.61 (4.6%) | $33.39 | $1.89 |
| $50.00 | $5.00 (10%) | $45.00 | $2.10 (4.2%) | $47.90 | $2.90 |
| $100.00 | $10.00 (10%) | $90.00 | $3.75 (3.75%) | $96.25 | $6.25 |
| $250.00 | $25.00 (10%) | $225.00 | $8.70 (3.48%) | $241.30 | $16.30 |
Where the fee structures differ
Mercari
Mercari's fee structure is the simplest of the big US marketplaces: a flat 10% selling fee, calculated on the item price plus whatever the buyer paid for shipping. There is no listing fee and, since January 2025, no separate payment processing fee for sellers.
Depop
Depop stopped charging sellers a commission in 2024, first in the UK and then in the US. What remains is payment processing, which is a percentage plus a fixed amount on the full order including shipping, and an optional Boosted Listing fee if you paid to promote the item.
What that means for you
- Fixed fees punish cheap items. Depop has a fixed per-sale component, which weighs most on items under $15.
- Fees on shipping. Platforms that charge their percentage on shipping as well as the item (Etsy, eBay, Mercari, TikTok Shop, Depop processing) make "charge for shipping" and "free shipping, higher price" cost the same. Platforms that charge on the item only (Poshmark, Whatnot commission, StockX, Vinted) reward charging real shipping.
- Buyer-side fees. If either platform charges the buyer a fee at checkout, your listing looks more expensive to shoppers than your price suggests. Price a little lower to land at the same buyer total.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mercari or Depop cheaper to sell on?
Depop pays you more at every price point tested. At $50 with free shipping, Mercari takes $5.00 (10%) and Depop takes $2.10 (4.2%).
What fees does Mercari charge?
A flat 10% selling fee on item price plus buyer-paid shipping. No seller-side processing fee.
What fees does Depop charge?
No selling fee in the US or UK since 2024. You only pay payment processing, plus a boost fee if you boosted the listing.