Ranked answer · Updated October 2026
Lowest Fee Marketplace
The lowest fee marketplace for most resellers is Vinted, which charges sellers $0 in fees, followed by Depop at $2.10 on a $50 sale (3.3% + $0.45 processing, no selling fee). The cheapest choice depends on what you sell and where your buyers are — the full ranking below covers both $50 and $100 sales, and flags where a headline rate hides extra costs.
Fees checked October 2026 · US fee schedule
Lowest fees on a $50 sale, ranked
Assumes $0 shipping charged, standard rates, and no ads or boosts. Facebook Marketplace shipped means a shipped sale (local pickup is $0); Amazon FBA is an estimate.
| Rank | Marketplace | Fees | You keep |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vinted | $0.00 | $50.00 |
| 2 | Depop | $2.10 | $47.90 |
| 3 | TikTok Shop (6%) | $3.00 | $47.00 |
| 4 | Reverb | $4.59 | $45.41 |
| 5 | Mercari | $5.00 | $45.00 |
| 5 | Facebook Marketplace (shipped) | $5.00 | $45.00 |
| 7 | Etsy | $5.20 | $44.80 |
| 8 | Grailed | $5.24 | $44.76 |
| 9 | Whatnot (Standard) | $5.75 | $44.25 |
| 10 | eBay | $7.20 | $42.80 |
| 11 | Poshmark | $10.00 | $40.00 |
| 12 | StockX (Level 1) | $11.50 | $38.50 |
Also $0 on a $50 sale: Facebook Marketplace local pickup (no fee at all). Also worth noting: Amazon FBA at the 15% + $4.50 estimate costs $12.00, which would rank below StockX — but FBA is a fulfillment service, not a straight marketplace listing, so it sits outside this ranking.
Lowest fees on a $100 sale, ranked
At $100 the order shifts slightly: Etsy ($9.95) moves ahead of Grailed ($9.98), and StockX ($17.00) moves ahead of Poshmark ($20.00) — flat fees lose ground as the sale price grows, and percentage fees take over.
| Rank | Marketplace | Fees | You keep |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vinted | $0.00 | $100.00 |
| 2 | Depop | $3.75 | $96.25 |
| 3 | TikTok Shop (6%) | $6.00 | $94.00 |
| 4 | Reverb | $8.68 | $91.32 |
| 5 | Etsy | $9.95 | $90.05 |
| 6 | Grailed | $9.98 | $90.02 |
| 7 | Mercari | $10.00 | $90.00 |
| 7 | Facebook Marketplace (shipped) | $10.00 | $90.00 |
| 9 | Whatnot (Standard) | $11.20 | $88.80 |
| 10 | eBay | $14.00 | $86.00 |
| 11 | StockX (Level 1) | $17.00 | $83.00 |
| 12 | Poshmark | $20.00 | $80.00 |
Why the headline rate is not the whole story
- Vinted is free for sellers — but buyers pay a protection fee. The fee is added on top of your price, so it does not cut your payout, but a buyer comparing your $50 listing on Vinted vs $50 elsewhere sees a higher total on Vinted. It is still the lowest fee marketplace for the seller.
- Depop’s 4.2% effective rate at $50 is the lowest percentage-based rate. There is no selling fee at all in the US — just 3.3% + $0.45 processing. Watch the flat $0.45 on tiny sales: on a $5 sale Depop still costs $0.62 (12.3%).
- eBay looks expensive but brings the biggest audience. A $7.20 fee on a $50 sale that actually sells beats a $2.10 fee on a listing that never moves. Fees only matter on completed sales.
- Poshmark and StockX have flat components that punish small sales. Poshmark’s 20% at $50 is steep, and StockX’s $5 minimum transaction fee plus $5 shipping means every sale costs at least $10.60 before the percentage even matters.
- Ads change everything. Etsy’s Offsite Ads add 12–15% on top; Whatnot tiers cut commission as volume grows; a 5% eBay Promoted rate adds $2.50 on a $50 sale. Always run your own numbers in the relevant calculator before committing.
How to choose for what you sell
- Clothes and vintage: start with Vinted or Depop (lowest fees), then Mercari for reach — see Depop vs Mercari.
- Sneakers: StockX is the priciest on this list but authenticates for you — see StockX vs eBay.
- Music gear: Reverb at $4.59 beats eBay’s $7.20 standard rate, though eBay’s 6.7% guitar rate ($3.75) is cheaper for guitars — see Reverb vs eBay.
- Streetwear: Depop ($2.10) beats Grailed ($5.24) on fees, but Grailed’s audience is streetwear-native — see Grailed vs Depop.
- General reselling: Mercari’s flat 10% ($5.00 on $50) is the simplest low-fee default — see eBay vs Mercari.
To check any sale of your own, use the all-platform fee comparator — one set of inputs, every platform ranked by what you keep.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the lowest fee marketplace in 2026?
Vinted — sellers pay $0 in fees; buyers pay a protection fee on top of the price. Among percentage-based platforms, Depop is lowest at 3.3% + $0.45 (US), or $2.10 on a $50 sale.
Is Vinted really free for sellers?
Yes — Vinted charges no seller fee on the sale price. The buyer-protection fee is paid by the buyer on top of the listing price and is never deducted from your payout. You keep the full sale price minus any shipping you agreed to cover.
Why does the ranking change between $50 and $100?
Because flat fees (Poshmark’s $2.95 tier, StockX’s $5 minimum, per-order fees) weigh more on small sales, while percentage fees dominate as prices rise. At $100, Etsy ($9.95) edges Grailed ($9.98), and StockX ($17.00) beats Poshmark ($20.00).
Should I always pick the cheapest marketplace?
No. Audience size, how fast items sell, shipping support, and buyer protections matter as much as the fee. The cheapest marketplace that never sells your item costs you more than a pricier one that sells it this week.
Related tools & resources
- All-platform fee comparator — rank every platform on your own sale
- Marketplace fee comparison chart — full 2026 data table
- Fee Change Tracker — dated fee changes
- All comparisons — head-to-head fee breakdowns
- Depop fee calculator · Vinted fee calculator · Mercari fee calculator
Estimate only — not tax or business advice. Fees checked October 2026. Platform names are trademarks of their owners. We are not affiliated with any marketplace listed here.