Marketplace Fee Comparison

Compare estimated payouts for the same sale on eBay, Etsy, Mercari, Poshmark, Depop and Whatnot.

Reviewed Oct 22, 20267 cited sources (each platform's official fee pages)How we calculate

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Default · eBay Help, as of 2026-10-22
From eBay Help: Selling fees (as of 2026-10-22). Fees change; edit if yours differs.
Default · Etsy Help, as of 2026-10-22
From Etsy Help: Etsy fee basics (as of 2026-10-22). Fees change; edit if yours differs.
Default · Etsy Help, as of 2026-10-22
From Etsy Help: Payment processing fees (as of 2026-10-22). Fees change; edit if yours differs.
Default · Mercari Help, as of 2026-10-22
From Mercari Help: Fees on Mercari (as of 2026-10-22). Fees change; edit if yours differs.
Default · Poshmark Legal Center, as of 2026-10-22
From Poshmark Legal Center: Terms and fee policy (as of 2026-10-22). Fees change; edit if yours differs.
Default · Depop Help Centre, as of 2026-10-22
From Depop Help Centre: Seller fees and charges (as of 2026-10-22). Fees change; edit if yours differs.
Default · Whatnot Help Center, as of 2026-10-22
From Whatnot Help Center: Whatnot seller fees (as of 2026-10-22). Fees change; edit if yours differs.
Default · Whatnot Help Center, as of 2026-10-22
From Whatnot Help Center: Whatnot seller fees (as of 2026-10-22). Fees change; edit if yours differs.
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Keeps the most

Depop

Depop leaves you the most from this sale after fees and shipping, before your item cost, using each platform's standard US fees unless you entered your own.

eBay: kept after fees and label
$28.16
Etsy: kept after fees and label
$29.75
Mercari: kept after fees and label
$30.00
Poshmark: kept after fees and label
$32.00
Depop: kept after fees and label
$32.23
Whatnot: kept after fees and label
$29.34

Rough estimate, not a guarantee, not financial advice.

Default fee figures checked 2026-10-22 on each platform's official fee page (see Sources). Figures marked UNVERIFIED could not be confirmed. Your inputs stay in your browser.

Estimate only. Not 100% accurate or guaranteed. Rough estimate, not a guarantee, not financial advice. Platforms change fees; always check the platform fee page and your order details.

Fee and profit figures are rough estimates, not a guarantee and not financial advice. Platforms change fees, and promotions, category rules, refunds and taxes can change what you actually receive. Check your platform's own fee page and your order details.

How it works

Fees are only part of the picture: audience, sell-through speed, shipping rules and buyer fees differ between platforms. Amazon and Shopify aren't included because their costs depend on your FBA fee or plan.

The formula

  • Kept = item price + shipping charged − that platform's fees − your label cost (no promotions; sales tax only affects fees charged on tax)
  • Poshmark: the buyer usually pays Poshmark for the label, so Kept = item price − Poshmark fee
  • Etsy includes the $0.20 listing fee; Depop assumes not boosted; Whatnot uses the standard 8% rate

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter the price you expect.
  2. Enter shipping you'd charge.
  3. Compare payouts, then open each platform's calculator for detail.

Frequently asked questions

Why might my real payout differ?

Category rates, sales tax, promotions, seller tiers and refunds all change fees. Check each platform's page.

Sources

  1. eBay Help: Selling fees: Most categories: 13.6% of the total sale up to $7,500 plus 2.35% above $7,500; per-order fee $0.30 for orders of $10 or less, $0.40 above $10; total includes shipping and sales tax. Checked 2026-10-22.
  2. Etsy Help: Etsy fee basics: $0.20 listing fee; 6.5% transaction fee on item price plus shipping and gift wrap. Checked 2026-10-22.
  3. Etsy Help: Payment processing fees: United States: 3% + $0.25 per order, on the total including shipping and sales tax. Checked 2026-10-22.
  4. Mercari Help: Fees on Mercari: 10% selling fee on item price plus buyer-paid shipping (effective January 6, 2025); listing is free. Checked 2026-10-22.
  5. Poshmark Legal Center: Terms and fee policy: US: 20% seller fee for sales over $15; $2.95 for sales of $15 and under (effective October 24, 2024). Checked 2026-10-22.
  6. Depop Help Centre: Seller fees and charges: US: no selling fee on listings from July 15, 2024; payment processing 3.3% + $0.45 on item price, shipping and tax; Boosted Listings 12% (US, new listings from March 23, 2026). Checked 2026-10-22.
  7. Whatnot Help Center: Whatnot seller fees: Commission on item price only (standard US rate 8%, lower tiers by 4-week sales volume since September 21, 2026); payment processing 2.9% + $0.30 on the buyer's total incl. shipping and tax. Checked 2026-10-22.

Sources last checked Oct 22, 2026Written and reviewed by the Seller Profit Math team against the sources above.How we calculate

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