eBay or Poshmark? Here’s what each one leaves you from the same sale, using both platforms’ current US fees. Enter your own item to compare.
eBay or Poshmark: where you keep more
Profit after each platform's fees, your shipping and what you paid. Updates as you type.
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eBay vs Poshmark fees
| eBay (US, no Store) | Poshmark (US) | |
|---|---|---|
| Selling fee | 13.6% up to $7,500, then 2.35% in most categories, plus $0.30 or $0.40 per order | $2.95 under $15.00, 20% from $15.00 |
| The fee is charged on | Everything the buyer pays: item, shipping and sales tax | The item price only |
| Payment processing | Included in the selling fee | Included in the selling fee |
| Shipping | You set the shipping price (or offer free shipping) and buy the label | The buyer pays $6.49 for up to 5 lb, and you get a prepaid label |
What you keep at each price
| Item price | eBay | Poshmark | Who leaves you more |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $7.11 | $7.05 | eBay, by $0.06 |
| $25 | $19.92 | $20.00 | Poshmark, by $0.08 |
| $50 | $41.27 | $40.00 | eBay, by $1.27 |
| $100 | $83.96 | $80.00 | eBay, by $3.96 |
| $250 | $212.03 | $200.00 | eBay, by $12.03 |
US sales with $7 shipping paid by the buyer, a $7 label and 7.5% sales tax, before what you paid for the item. eBay figures are for most categories, without a Store or Promoted Listings. Poshmark buyers pay Poshmark’s own shipping price, so no label cost is counted there. Fees as of 30 October 2026.
Poshmark leaves you slightly more on items from about $11 to $26, by up to 67 cents just under $15. Below and above that range, eBay does, and above $26 the gap keeps growing: Poshmark’s 20% costs more than eBay’s 13.6% up to $7,500, then 2.35%, even though eBay charges on shipping and tax too.
Free shipping changes the numbers: on Poshmark you’d pay its $6.49 label, and on eBay your own label. Enter your numbers in the tool above to see your case.
Beyond the fees
- Audience. eBay sells everything to a huge audience, including buyers abroad. Poshmark’s buyers come mainly for fashion and brand names.
- Shipping. Poshmark’s single shipping price is simple, but parcels over 5 lb cost you $5.00 (5 to 10 lb) or $10.00 (10 to 15 lb). On eBay you choose the carrier and price.
- Offers and bundles. Poshmark buyers expect to make offers and bundle items, so leave room in your price. eBay has offers too, plus auctions.
For every option, use the full eBay fee calculator or Poshmark fee calculator.
eBay vs Poshmark questions
Is eBay cheaper than Poshmark?
For items over about $26, yes. On a $100 item with $7 shipping, eBay’s fees are $16.04 and Poshmark’s are $20.00. Between about $11 and $26, Poshmark leaves you slightly more.
Why does Poshmark take 20%?
It’s Poshmark’s only fee on sales of $15.00 or more: there’s no separate payment processing fee, and it isn’t charged on shipping or tax.
Which is better for selling clothes?
Both work. Poshmark’s audience is focused on fashion, while eBay leaves you more on pricier pieces and reaches more buyers. See our guide to the best place to sell clothes online.
Can I compare other platforms?
Yes. Where should I sell this? compares eight marketplaces at once: eBay, Poshmark, Depop, Mercari, TikTok Shop, Etsy, Vinted and Whatnot.