Reseller fee calculator: eBay vs Poshmark vs Mercari vs Depop vs Whatnot
Enter one sale and see, side by side, what each platform takes and what you keep after your shipping label and what you paid for the item. The best result is highlighted.
| Platform | Fees | Effective % | You receive | Profit after label & cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| eBay | $6.93 | 14.4% | $41.07 | $27.57 |
| Poshmark | $8.00 | 16.7% | $40.00 | $26.50 |
| Mercari | $4.80 | 10.0% | $43.20 | $29.70 |
| Depop | $2.03 | 4.2% | $45.97 | $32.47 |
| Whatnot | $4.89 | 10.2% | $43.11 | $29.61 |
Estimates for standard US sales. Fee rates change and vary by category, store subscription and country — verify on each platform's fee page before relying on them. Rates last checked 2026-10-19. Promoted listings, offsite ads, international and currency fees are not included.
How the fees are worked out
- eBay: 13.6% of item + shipping + sales tax (most categories), plus $0.40 per order, or $0.30 if the order is $10 or less.
- Poshmark: $2.95 flat under $15; 20% of the price from $15.
- Mercari: 10% of item price plus buyer-paid shipping.
- Depop: no selling fee for US sellers; 3.3% + $0.45 payment processing.
- Whatnot: 8% commission on the item; 2.9% + $0.30 processing on the order.
These are simplified rules for standard US sales — please verify the rates for your own account and category before pricing.
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Questions
They are defaults for standard US sales, last checked on 2026-10-19 from public fee guides. Fees change and differ by category, seller level, store subscription and country — verify on each platform's own fee page, and use “Edit fee rules” to match your account.
eBay's final value fee is charged on the total amount of the sale, which includes shipping and sales tax the buyer pays. Enter your buyer's sales tax rate to include it.
Promoted listing / ads fees, offsite ads, international and currency conversion fees, insertion fees beyond free allowances, and Poshmark/Mercari shipping discounts.
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