Seller Fees Compared: eBay vs Etsy vs Depop vs Poshmark vs Mercari vs Whatnot

Short answer: on a $50 sale with $8 buyer-paid shipping and no sales tax, Depop has the lowest fees. Use the calculator to compare your own price.

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Assumes standard rates: eBay most categories, Etsy incl. listing fee, Depop not boosted, Whatnot "Other" category at Standard tier, Mercari new listing. "You keep" = item price minus fees, assuming the shipping the buyer pays covers your label.

Example: $50 item, $8 shipping

Platform	Fees	You keep	Verified
eBay	$8.29	$41.71	November 4, 2026
Etsy	$5.96	$44.04	November 4, 2026
Depop	$2.36	$47.64	November 4, 2026
Poshmark	$10.00	$40.00	November 4, 2026
Mercari	$5.80	$44.20	November 4, 2026
Whatnot	$5.98	$44.02	November 4, 2026

Disclaimer: Estimates for US sellers based on each platform's published fees as of the dates shown. Not affiliated with any platform. Confirm on each platform's official fee page.