Depop vs Mercari Fees
Low-fee showdown. Enter your sale price to see which platform pays you more.
Depop charges only 3.3% + $0.45 processing. Mercari charges 10% flat. Depop is cheaper on almost every item, but Mercari sells a wider range of categories.
Fee Rate Comparison
Platform Comparison
When to Choose Depop vs Mercari
DChoose Depop when...
- Best for: Vintage clothing, streetwear, unique fashion — Gen Z buyer base
- Fee advantage: ~3.3% processing is much less than Mercari's 10%
- Shipping: Flexible carrier options with buyer or seller paying
- Aesthetic: Visual, Instagram-like feed rewards curated styled photography
MChoose Mercari when...
- Best for: General items — electronics, home goods, toys, kitchen, everything
- Broader audience: Mercari buyers shop across all categories, not just fashion
- Shipping: Prepaid labels available; flexible buyer/seller payment
- Simplicity: 10% flat fee — no per-transaction fixed amount to factor in
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Depop or Mercari cheaper to sell on?
Depop is cheaper. On a $50 sale, Depop fees are about $2.10 (3.3% + $0.45) vs Mercari's $5.00 (10%). Depop is cheaper on every price point, though the gap narrows on very low-priced items due to the $0.45 fixed fee.
Which platform is better for non-clothing items?
Mercari, hands down. Depop is focused almost exclusively on fashion and accessories. If you're selling electronics, home goods, toys, or general items, Mercari is the better marketplace with an audience that shops across categories.
Can I sell on both Depop and Mercari?
Yes. List fashion items on Depop for the lower fees and trend-focused audience, and non-fashion items on Mercari. For clothing that could sell on either, list on both and remove from one when it sells on the other.
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