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Grailed vs Depop Fees: Which Keeps More?
On a $50 sale with no shipping charged, Depop keeps more by $3.14: Depop charges $2.10 in fees and you keep $47.90, while Grailed charges $5.24 and you keep $44.76. Depop charges no selling fee at all — only payment processing — while Grailed adds a 6% commission on top of processing for items under $120.
Fees checked October 2026 · US rates · Estimates only, see Methodology.
Grailed vs Depop Calculator
Enter one sale and see both payouts side by side. Results update instantly. Grailed is shown at 6% under $120 and 9% at $120 and above, plus ~3.49% + $0.49 processing.
WINNER ON THIS SALE
Depop keeps $47.90
Depop keeps $3.14 more than Grailed on this sale.
The verdict on a $50 sale
Depop wins the $50 test by $3.14, and the gap widens as prices rise because Grailed’s commission jumps from 6% to 9% at $120. On a $100 sale Grailed charges $9.98 while Depop charges $3.75. On a $200 sale Grailed charges $25.47 (9% commission plus processing) while Depop charges $7.05. Grailed’s advantage is not price — it is audience: a dedicated marketplace for designer, streetwear, and vintage menswear where higher-end pieces can command higher prices than on Depop’s broader feed.
$50 worked example
| Line | Grailed | Depop |
|---|---|---|
| Sale price | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Shipping charged | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total fees | $5.24 (10.5%) | $2.10 (4.2%) |
| You keep | $44.76 | $47.90 ✓ You Keep Most |
| Net profit | $29.76 | $32.90 |
| Margin | 59.5% | 65.8% |
Net profit uses the standard test: $10 item cost and $5 actual shipping cost.
Fee table: Grailed vs Depop
| Fee | Grailed | Depop (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Selling fee / commission | 6% under $120, 9% at $120+ | None — no selling fee |
| Processing | ~3.49% + $0.49 | 3.3% + $0.45 |
| Listing fee | None | None |
| Optional boost | None | Boosted listings % (optional) |
When to pick each
Pick Grailed for designer, archival, and high-end streetwear and menswear, where the dedicated buyer pool can support higher prices that outweigh the higher fee — especially for pieces over $120 where Grailed’s audience is strongest.
Pick Depop for vintage, streetwear, and fashion at typical resale prices, where its 4.2% effective fee on a $50 sale is among the lowest of any marketplace and its audience is huge.
How to calculate it
Grailed fee = (6% × sale price if under $120, otherwise 9% × sale price) + 3.49% × (sale price + shipping charged) + $0.49. Depop fee = 3.3% × (sale price + shipping charged) + $0.45. Payout = sale price + shipping charged − fees. Profit = payout − item cost − actual shipping cost.
Tips to keep more
- On Grailed, the $120 threshold matters: a $119 item pays 6% commission while a $120 item pays 9% — price just under the threshold when the item’s value is borderline.
- On Depop, remember processing applies to shipping charged too, so price shipping honestly rather than inflating it.
- On both, cross-list fashion when you can — the same item can find its buyer on either feed.
- Use the calculator above before accepting an offer on either platform.
Frequently asked questions
Is Grailed cheaper than Depop? +
No. Depop is cheaper at every price in this comparison: on a $50 sale Depop charges $2.10 versus Grailed’s $5.24, and the gap grows above $120 where Grailed’s commission rises to 9%.
What are Grailed’s fees on a $50 sale? +
$3.00 commission (6%, since $50 is under $120) + $1.745 processing (3.49%) + $0.49 = $5.24, and you keep $44.76.
Does Depop charge a selling fee? +
No. Depop US charges no selling fee; sellers pay only payment processing of 3.3% + $0.45, plus any optional Boosted listing percentage.
Should I sell on Grailed or Depop? +
Depop for lower fees and broad fashion reach; Grailed for designer and archival menswear where its specialized audience can drive higher prices that offset the higher commission.
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Fees checked October 2026. Rates are US rates and may change; always confirm on the platform’s official fee pages. See our Methodology and Sources.