Cleaning out your closet is the easiest reselling side hustle there is. The hard part is choosing where to list: Poshmark, Mercari and Depop all look similar, but their fees, buyers and selling styles differ a lot.
This comparison breaks down what each app charges U.S. sellers, who shops there, and which one fits what you're selling.
How we checked: fees come from each platform's published fee structure as summarized by fee guides that cite the official pages, checked in October 2026. Fees change often, so confirm in each app before you price. Nobody at Dollarberg runs a reselling shop.
The Short Answer
Depop: lowest fees for U.S. sellers; best for trendy, vintage and Gen Z fashion.
Mercari: flat 10% fee; sells clothes plus almost anything else (electronics, toys, home goods).
Poshmark: highest fee on most sales, but a big audience shopping for name brands.
Many resellers list on two or three apps and remove the listing when it sells elsewhere.
Fees Compared (U.S. Sellers)
Depop | Mercari | Poshmark | |
|---|---|---|---|
Selling fee | None for U.S. sellers | 10% of item price plus buyer-paid shipping | $2.95 flat under $15; 20% at $15 and up |
Payment processing | 3.3% plus $0.45 per sale | Included (no separate fee) | Included |
Promotion fee | 12% on sales from Boosted listings | Optional promotions | Optional promotions |
Listing fee | None | None | None |
Sources: Depop fee guide, Mercari fee calculator and Poshmark fee calculator, each citing the platform's official fee pages, checked October 2026.
What that means on a sale
Take an item that sells for $40, ignoring shipping for simplicity (an illustration, not platform data):
Depop: about $1.77 in processing fees, so you keep about $38.23.
Mercari: 10% is $4, so you keep about $36.
Poshmark: 20% is $8, so you keep $32.
On a $10 item, Poshmark's $2.95 flat fee takes almost 30%, so bundle cheap items there.
Who Shops on Each App
Depop
A younger, fashion-forward audience looking for vintage, streetwear, Y2K and unique pieces. Styling and photos matter more than brand names.
Mercari
A broad audience shopping for clothes, electronics, collectibles, toys and home goods. Good for everything in your house, not just your closet.
Poshmark
A large audience shopping for women's, men's and kids' clothing by brand, with a social "sharing" culture where active sellers get more visibility.
Shipping and Payouts
Poshmark provides a prepaid shipping label; buyers pay shipping.
Mercari lets you choose prepaid labels or ship on your own; you can offer free shipping and build it into the price.
Depop offers shipping options that vary by item size; check rates in the app.
All three pay out to your bank account once the buyer confirms the order or a set window passes. Mercari's standard direct deposit is free, with a fee for instant payouts.
How to Sell on Poshmark
Download the app and create a closet.
Photograph each item on a plain background with a cover photo that shows the whole piece.
Write a title with brand, item type, size and color.
Price with the fee in mind: 20% at $15 and up.
Share your listings and others' daily; active closets get seen more.
Accept or counter offers, and ship within the required window using the prepaid label.
How to Sell on Mercari
Create an account and tap "Sell."
Add photos, a clear title, condition, and brand.
Choose shipping: a prepaid label or ship on your own.
Price with the 10% fee in mind; Mercari can suggest a price.
Use promotions to drop the price slightly and notify interested buyers.
Ship quickly; your ratings affect sales.
Tips That Work on Every App
Good photos matter on every app:
