Example scenario · illustrative, not a real seller
An example $40 jacket keeps $32.00 on Poshmark, $37.97 on Depop without boosting and $33.17 with a 12% boost. At $12, Poshmark’s flat $2.95 takes about a quarter of the price.
What you’ll get
- Both fee models side by side.
- Worked payouts at $40 and $12.
- Why sold prices still decide.
- Shipping differences.
- When boosting changes the comparison.
Two clothing apps, two very different fee models
Poshmark and Depop both serve secondhand fashion buyers, and many sellers list the same pieces on both. Their fees could hardly be more different. Poshmark takes a flat $2.95 below $15 and 20% at $15 and up, and gives every sale a prepaid label. Depop charges US sellers no selling fee, but takes payment processing on the item, shipping and tax, plus a boosting fee if you advertise.
This guide compares them using Poshmark's getting started guide and Depop's US seller fees and boosting pages, checked November 8, 2026.
Fees side by side
| Poshmark | Depop (US) | |
|---|---|---|
| Selling fee | $2.95 on sales under $15; 20% on sales of $15 or more | None |
| Payment processing | Included in Poshmark's fee | 3.3% + $0.45 on item, shipping and any tax |
| Advertising fee | — | 12% US boosting fee on boosted sales |
| Shipping label | Prepaid label for every sale; standard label up to 5 lb | Depop Shipping label or your own shipping |
Depop's fees page lists a 12% US boosting fee, and its Boosted Listings Policy charges it when a buyer who saw the boosted listing buys within the attribution window, even without tapping it. See the Depop boosting guide before turning it on.
Worked comparison
In this chosen example, a jacket sells for $40. On Depop the buyer pays $8 shipping and no tax.
| Line | Poshmark | Depop, not boosted | Depop, boosted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sale price | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Selling fee | 20% = $8.00 | $0 | $0 |
| Processing | included | 3.3% × $48 + $0.45 = $2.03 | $2.03 |
| Boosting at 12% of item | — | — | $4.80 |
| You keep from the sale | $32.00 | $37.97 | $33.17 |
Poshmark's label is covered by the buyer's shipping charge, so the $32.00 is what the seller receives. On Depop, if you buy your own label, subtract it from the Depop figures; if the buyer pays $8 for a Depop Shipping label, the $8 goes to postage.
At $12, Poshmark's flat $2.95 is about 25% of the price. On Depop, a $12 item with $6 shipping pays 3.3% × $18 + $0.45 = $1.04. Depop is usually much cheaper on low-priced items. The Poshmark $15 line manual explains why bundling helps on Poshmark.
Step 1: Compare likely sale prices
Fees decide only when prices are similar. If an item regularly sells for $55 on Poshmark and $40 on Depop, Poshmark's payout of $44.00 beats Depop's $37.97, despite the higher fee. Check sold listings on each app first.
Step 2: Consider the buyer
Each app's audience and browsing style differ, and sellers often find certain styles move faster on one than the other. Use your own sold history after a few months as the real guide, rather than assumptions about who shops where.
Step 3: Factor in shipping
Poshmark's prepaid label simplifies shipping but has a weight limit: the standard label covers up to 5 lb, and heavier parcels need an upgraded label. The Poshmark shipping labels guide explains the tiers. Depop gives a choice between Depop Shipping and your own arrangement, covered in the Depop shipping guide.
Step 4: Decide on advertising
On Depop, boosting adds a fee on boosted sales. Price items you plan to boost with that fee included. Poshmark's main tools are sharing and offers, covered in the Poshmark offers guide.
Step 5: Cross-list carefully
If you list on both, mark items sold everywhere the moment one sells. Keep a simple SKU system so a sold item is easy to find. The Poshmark closet organization guide has a SKU approach that works across apps.
Which items lean which way
| Item | Leans toward |
|---|---|
| Items under $15 | Depop, or bundle on Poshmark |
| Items with a strong Poshmark sold history at a higher price | Poshmark |
| Heavy coats and boots near 5 lb | Check both shipping options |
| Items you'd boost | Depop, priced to include the boost fee |
Common mistakes
- Comparing 20% with 0% and forgetting Depop's processing.
- Listing low-priced singles on Poshmark and losing a quarter to the flat fee.
- Forgetting that Depop's processing includes shipping and tax.
- Boosting without pricing in the boost fee.
- Leaving a sold item live on the other app.
Different fees for different prices
Depop is usually cheaper on low and mid-priced items; Poshmark's all-inclusive label can still win where its buyers pay more. Compare sold prices on both, then let the fees break the tie.
Worked example · hypothetical, not a real seller
Keep the example in view
| Chosen $40 sale | Fees | Kept |
|---|---|---|
| Poshmark | $8.00 | $32.00 |
| Depop, not boosted | $2.03 | $37.97 |
| Depop, boosted | $6.83 | $33.17 |
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Practical questions
What does Poshmark charge sellers?
Poshmark’s getting started guide lists a flat $2.95 on sales under $15 and 20% on sales of $15 or more.
Does Depop charge a selling fee in the US?
No. Depop’s fees page says US sellers pay no selling fee, but payment processing of 3.3% + $0.45 applies to the item, shipping and any tax.
How much is Depop boosting?
Depop’s fees page lists a 12% US boosting fee, charged on boosted sales under its Boosted Listings Policy.
Which is better for cheap items?
Usually Depop. A $12 item with $6 shipping pays about $1.04 in Depop processing, against Poshmark’s $2.95.
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