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Marketplace Fee Comparisons

Marketplace fee comparisons show which selling platform keeps the most money in your pocket on the same item. Our free tools compare eBay, Etsy, Mercari, Poshmark, Depop, Whatnot, Facebook Marketplace, TikTok Shop and StockX side by side using 2026 US fee rates, so you can list where your payout is highest.

Fees checked October 2026 · US fee schedules

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Enter one set of numbers — sale price, shipping, item cost — and see all 9 marketplaces ranked by what you keep. It is the fastest way to answer “where should I list this?” Free, instant, no sign-up, and your numbers never leave your browser.

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Head-to-Head Comparisons Coming Soon

We are building detailed fee comparisons for the matchups sellers ask about most. Each one puts both platforms’ fee structures side by side, runs the same $50 sale through each, and shows exactly where you keep more — no guesswork, no fine-print surprises.

  • Phase 2 eBay vs Mercari — which is cheaper for everyday resellers?
  • Phase 2 eBay vs Poshmark — fees, audience and final payout compared
  • Phase 2 Etsy vs eBay — handmade and vintage fees head to head
  • Phase 2 Mercari vs Poshmark — the casual seller showdown
  • Phase 2 Depop vs Poshmark — where should clothing resellers list?
  • Phase 2 Depop vs Mercari — low fees vs bigger audience
  • Phase 2 Whatnot vs eBay — live selling vs traditional listings
  • Phase 2 StockX vs eBay — the true cost of selling sneakers
  • Phase 2 Facebook Marketplace vs eBay — local pickup vs shipped sales
  • Phase 2 TikTok Shop vs Amazon — social commerce fee check
  • Phase 2 Etsy vs Mercari — craft sellers branching out
  • Phase 2 Reverb vs eBay — music gear fees compared
  • Phase 2 Grailed vs Depop — streetwear resale costs
  • Phase 2 Poshmark vs Mercari vs eBay — the three-way payout test

Each comparison uses identical test numbers — a $50 sale, $10 item cost and $5 actual shipping — so results are directly comparable across every matchup.

Why Compare Marketplace Fees Head to Head?

Fee percentages do not tell the whole story. A 10% fee on one platform and a 13.6% fee on another might sound like a simple choice, but flat per-order fees, payment processing add-ons, listing fees and shipping rules change the math. On a $50 sale, the gap between the cheapest and most expensive marketplace in our data is over $9 — money that comes straight out of your profit.

Head-to-head comparisons matter because every platform bundles its costs differently. eBay charges a final value fee on the total including shipping, plus a per-order fee. Etsy stacks a listing fee, a transaction fee and a payment processing fee. Poshmark uses a flat $2.95 fee for items under $15 and a straight 20% above that. Without running the same numbers through both platforms, you are guessing.

That is what these pages do for you. Type in your sale price once, and see your real payout on each platform — itemized fee by fee, with effective fee percentage, net profit and margin. When a marketplace changes its fees, our fee schedules and change tracker log the update, and every affected comparison gets refreshed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which marketplace has the lowest fees for sellers?

For a typical $50 sale, Depop has the lowest effective fee at 4.2% — just payment processing, with no selling fee — followed by TikTok Shop at 6%. StockX Level 1 is the highest at 23% on a $50 sale. But the cheapest platform for you depends on your item price, category and whether you ship, so run your numbers through the all-platform comparator to see your specific ranking.

Is it cheaper to sell on eBay or Mercari?

On a $50 sale with no shipping charged to the buyer, Mercari’s flat 10% fee ($5.00) beats eBay’s 13.6% final value fee plus $0.40 per-order fee ($7.20). But eBay’s far larger buyer audience often means faster sales and higher realized prices, which can outweigh the fee gap. Our upcoming eBay vs Mercari comparison will break down exactly when each platform wins.

Should I sell on Poshmark or Depop?

Depop is almost always cheaper on fees — a 4.2% effective rate on a $50 sale versus Poshmark’s 20%. In dollars that is $2.10 vs $10.00 in fees. Poshmark’s audience does skew toward buyers willing to pay more for brands, and its selling process is more hands-off. Our Depop vs Poshmark comparison will cover the full trade-off.

How do I compare marketplace fees accurately?

Use the same sale price, shipping cost and item cost for every platform, and include all fees — not just the headline percentage. Add per-order fees, payment processing, listing fees and any promoted-listing or ad costs. Our calculators do this automatically, and every comparison on this site uses identical $50 test numbers so you are comparing apples to apples.

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