Mercari or Depop? Here’s what each one leaves you from the same sale, using both platforms’ current US fees. Enter your own item to compare.
Mercari or Depop: where you keep more
Profit after each platform's fees, your shipping and what you paid. Updates as you type.
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Mercari vs Depop fees
| Mercari (US) | Depop (US) | |
|---|---|---|
| Selling fee | 10% of the item and the shipping the buyer pays | None |
| Payment processing | None for sellers | 3.3% + $0.45 on the item, shipping and tax |
| Fees the buyer pays | Buyer Protection, 3.6% | A marketplace fee of up to 5% plus up to $1 |
| Optional promotion | None charged | Boosting: 12% of the price if a boosted item sells |
Mercari’s direct deposit cash-out is free; Instant Pay costs $3.00 each time.
What you keep at each price
| Item price | Depop | Depop, boosted | Mercari |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $8.95 | $7.75 | $8.30 |
| $25 | $23.41 | $20.41 | $21.80 |
| $50 | $47.53 | $41.53 | $44.30 |
| $100 | $95.75 | $83.75 | $89.30 |
| $250 | $240.43 | $210.43 | $224.30 |
US sales with $7 shipping paid by the buyer, a $7 label and 7.5% sales tax, before what you paid for the item. The boosted column is a Depop sale that came through a Boost. Fees as of 30 October 2026.
Depop leaves you more at every price, unless the sale comes through a Boost: Boosting’s 12% puts Mercari ahead at every price.
Beyond the fees
- What sells. Depop is mostly fashion: vintage, Y2K, streetwear and trend pieces, with younger buyers. Mercari sells everything, from clothes to electronics, toys and home goods.
- What the buyer pays. Both add a fee to the buyer’s total, so neither comes out of your payout.
- Listing on both. Many sellers list clothes on both and remove the other listing once an item sells.
For every option, use the full Depop fee calculator or Mercari fee calculator.
Mercari vs Depop questions
Is Depop cheaper than Mercari?
For US sellers, yes, unless you use Boosting. On a $50 item with $7 shipping, Depop’s fees are $2.47 and Mercari’s are $5.70.
Which is better for clothes?
Depop for vintage, Y2K and trend pieces; Mercari for everyday brands and anything that isn’t fashion. See our guide to the best place to sell clothes online.
Do buyers pay fees on Mercari and Depop?
Yes, on both: Mercari’s Buyer Protection fee (3.6%) and Depop’s marketplace fee (up to 5% plus up to $1) are added to what the buyer pays.
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.