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Platform Fee Comparison 2026
Every major resale platform side by side — selling fees, payment processing, and what you actually keep on a $50 sale. Updated for 2026.
- Selling fee
- 13.25% + $0.30
- Payment processing
- Included
- Listing fee
- 250 free/mo
- Shipping paid by
- Seller
- Payout on $50 sale
- $43.08
Fee applies to total including buyer-paid shipping. Some categories (books, DVDs) are higher at 14.95%.
Open eBay calculator →- Selling fee
- 20% (or $2.95 flat under $15)
- Payment processing
- Included
- Listing fee
- Free
- Shipping paid by
- Buyer (prepaid label)
- Payout on $50 sale
- $40.00
Buyer pays shipping via prepaid label. Seller doesn't pay shipping but keeps only 80% of sale price.
Open Poshmark calculator →- Selling fee
- 10% + ~3% payment
- Payment processing
- ~3% (separate)
- Listing fee
- Free
- Shipping paid by
- Buyer or Seller
- Payout on $50 sale
- $43.50
Payment processing fee varies slightly. If seller pays shipping, it's subtracted from your earnings.
Open Mercari calculator →- Selling fee
- ~10%
- Payment processing
- Varies by region
- Listing fee
- Free
- Shipping paid by
- Seller
- Payout on $50 sale
- ~$43–$45
Total fees vary by region and payment method. Primarily a fashion and streetwear platform.
Open Depop calculator →- Selling fee
- 6.5% + $0.20 listing
- Payment processing
- ~3% (separate)
- Listing fee
- $0.20 per listing
- Shipping paid by
- Seller
- Payout on $50 sale
- ~$45.05
$0.20 listing fee charged when item lists and renews when it sells. Offsite ads add 12–15% if enabled.
Open Etsy calculator →- Selling fee
- 5% (shipped only)
- Payment processing
- Included
- Listing fee
- Free
- Shipping paid by
- Seller
- Payout on $50 sale
- $47.50 shipped / $50.00 local
No fee at all for local pickup cash sales. 5% only applies to shipped items through Facebook checkout.
Open Facebook Marketplace calculator →- Selling fee
- 0%
- Payment processing
- 0%
- Listing fee
- Free
- Shipping paid by
- Buyer
- Payout on $50 sale
- $50.00
Sellers pay zero fees. Vinted charges buyers a protection fee. You receive your full listing price.
Open Vinted calculator →| Platform | Selling Fee | Payment Processing | Listing Fee | Shipping Paid By | Effective Total | Payout on $50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
🛒eBay | 13.25% + $0.30 | Included | 250 free/mo | Seller | ~13.6% | $43.08 |
| 20% (or $2.95 flat under $15) | Included | Free | Buyer (prepaid label) | 20% | $40.00 | |
| 10% + ~3% payment | ~3% (separate) | Free | Buyer or Seller | ~13% | $43.50 | |
| ~10% | Varies by region | Free | Seller | ~10–13% | ~$43–$45 | |
🎨Etsy | 6.5% + $0.20 listing | ~3% (separate) | $0.20 per listing | Seller | ~9.5% + $0.20 | ~$45.05 |
| 5% (shipped only) | Included | Free | Seller | 5% (0% local pickup) | $47.50 shipped / $50.00 local | |
| 0% | 0% | Free | Buyer | 0% | $50.00 |
Payout on $50 assumes the buyer pays shipping (where applicable). Fees shown are for standard categories and may vary.
Platform breakdown
Best for: Electronics, collectibles, broad categories
Fee applies to total including buyer-paid shipping. Some categories (books, DVDs) are higher at 14.95%.
Best for: Fashion, clothing, accessories
Buyer pays shipping via prepaid label. Seller doesn't pay shipping but keeps only 80% of sale price.
Best for: General goods, quick casual sales
Payment processing fee varies slightly. If seller pays shipping, it's subtracted from your earnings.
Best for: Streetwear, vintage, fashion
Total fees vary by region and payment method. Primarily a fashion and streetwear platform.
Best for: Handmade, vintage, unique items
$0.20 listing fee charged when item lists and renews when it sells. Offsite ads add 12–15% if enabled.
Best for: Large items, local flipping
No fee at all for local pickup cash sales. 5% only applies to shipped items through Facebook checkout.
Best for: Clothing, sustainable fashion
Sellers pay zero fees. Vinted charges buyers a protection fee. You receive your full listing price.
Key takeaways
- →Vinted keeps the most in your pocket — zero seller fees, but the buyer base is primarily clothing and the platform is smaller than eBay or Poshmark.
- →Poshmark's 20% is the highest — but buyers expect it, shipping is handled, and the fashion-focused audience can support higher prices.
- →Facebook Marketplace is free for local sales — zero fees for local pickup, making it the most profitable platform for bulky or heavy items.
- →eBay vs Mercari are roughly equal — both land around 13% effective fees. eBay has far more buyers; Mercari is simpler to use.
- →Etsy's $0.20 listing fee adds up — on low-price items, the listing fee is a meaningful percentage. Best for items $20 and up.
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