Poshmark vs Mercari fees
Enter one sale and see both platforms' fee breakdowns next to each other. Mercari pays you more at every price point tested.
Mercari pays you $4.00 more on this sale.
Default category and options for each platform. For category-specific rates, open the individual Poshmark or Mercari calculator.
Fees at six price points
Free shipping, default category, United States seller. The highlighted cell is the higher payout.
| Sale price | Poshmark fees | Poshmark payout | Mercari fees | Mercari payout | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $2.95 (29.5%) | $7.05 | $1.00 (10%) | $9.00 | $1.95 |
| $20.00 | $4.00 (20%) | $16.00 | $2.00 (10%) | $18.00 | $2.00 |
| $35.00 | $7.00 (20%) | $28.00 | $3.50 (10%) | $31.50 | $3.50 |
| $50.00 | $10.00 (20%) | $40.00 | $5.00 (10%) | $45.00 | $5.00 |
| $100.00 | $20.00 (20%) | $80.00 | $10.00 (10%) | $90.00 | $10.00 |
| $250.00 | $50.00 (20%) | $200.00 | $25.00 (10%) | $225.00 | $25.00 |
Where the fee structures differ
Poshmark
Poshmark has two fee tiers and nothing else. Sales under $15 pay a flat $2.95. Sales of $15 or more pay 20% of the item price. Shipping is handled by a flat-rate label the buyer pays for, so it is never part of your fee calculation.
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.
What that means for you
- Fixed fees punish cheap items. Poshmark 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 Poshmark or Mercari cheaper to sell on?
Mercari pays you more at every price point tested. At $50 with free shipping, Poshmark takes $10.00 (20%) and Mercari takes $5.00 (10%).
What fees does Poshmark charge?
$2.95 flat on sales under $15, 20% on sales of $15 or more. The buyer pays the shipping label.
What fees does Mercari charge?
A flat 10% selling fee on item price plus buyer-paid shipping. No seller-side processing fee.