Marketplace Fees Compared 2026 β€” Which Platform Takes the Least?

Fees verified between October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026

Seller fees vary wildly across platforms β€” from 0% commission (Depop, OfferUp and Vinted) to 20% (Poshmark). Choosing the right platform can mean the difference between profit and loss, especially on lower-margin items. This guide compares the fees on all 20 platforms FeePilot covers side by side so you can make an informed decision.

Quick Comparison Table

PlatformListing FeeCommissionProcessing~$100 Rate
eBayFree (250/mo)13.6%Included + $0.40/order~14%
Amazon FBANone5–20% (by category)Included~19%
MercariNone10%None~10%
PoshmarkNone20% (β‰₯$15)Included~20%
Etsy$0.20/listing6.5%3% + $0.25~10%
Depop (US/UK)None0%3.3% + $0.45~4%
StockXNone7–9%3%~10–12%
GOATNone9.5% + $52.9% cash-out~17%
ReverbNone5%3.19% + $0.49~9%
VestiaireNone17%3%~20%
GrailedNone6% (<$120) / 9% (β‰₯$120)3.49% + $0.49~10%
WalmartNone6-20% (by category)Included~15%
TikTok ShopNone6%Included~6%
FB MarketplaceNone10% (shipped) / 0% (local pickup)Included~10% (shipped)
OfferUp (Local pickup only β€” no shipping)None0% (local sales only)None0% (local only)
WhatnotNone8%2.9% + $0.30~11%
VintedNone0%None0%
PayPal G&SNoneN/A2.99%~3%
Shopify (own store)None0% (own store)2.9% + $0.30~3%
FaireNone15% + $10 (new retailers)1.9% + $0.30~27%

Rates shown are for standard US sellers. Effective rates are approximate for a $100 sale with no shipping and include fixed fees, such as Amazon FBA's $3.86 standard-size fulfillment fee (surcharge included). Actual fees vary by category, seller level, and location. Monthly plans and per-item plan fees (Amazon's selling plans, Shopify's subscription) are not included.

Cheapest Platforms for Sellers (Ranked)

  1. Vinted β€” 0% (buyers pay all fees)
  2. Depop (US/UK) β€” ~4% (payment processing only, no commission)
  3. TikTok Shop β€” ~6% (referral fee only, payment processing included)
  4. Reverb β€” ~9%

Not ranked because they don't ship: OfferUp at 0% for in-person sales, and Facebook Marketplace items picked up locally (no selling fee).

Ranked by effective fee rate on a $100 sale. Cheapest doesn't mean best β€” consider audience size, buyer traffic, item category fit, and seller protection when choosing a platform.

Best Platform by Category

  • Sneakers & Streetwear: StockX, GOAT, Grailed β€” authentication builds buyer trust and commands premium prices
  • Vintage & Fashion: Depop, Poshmark, Vinted β€” strong communities for secondhand clothing
  • Handmade & Crafts: Etsy β€” the dominant marketplace for handmade, vintage, and craft supplies
  • General / Everything: eBay, Mercari, FB Marketplace β€” broadest categories and buyer reach
  • Luxury & Designer: Vestiaire Collective β€” authentication and a fixed fee on very high-value items
  • Children's Items: Mercari, Poshmark, Facebook Marketplace β€” Kidizen has closed
  • Collectibles & Trading Cards: Whatnot (live auctions), eBay β€” competitive bidding drives prices up
  • Local Sales: OfferUp β€” 0% fees for in-person transactions; Facebook Marketplace β€” no selling fee on items picked up locally (Meta's help page)

Key Fee Differences Explained

Bundled vs Separate Processing

  • Bundled (simpler): Amazon FBA, Walmart, TikTok Shop, Poshmark and Mercari β€” one fee covers processing (eBay too, plus a $0.40 per-order fee)
  • Bundled: FB Marketplace β€” Meta's help page says the 10% selling fee helps cover payments processing (its checkout terms leave out only what your own payment provider may charge)
  • Separate (adds up): Etsy, Depop, Grailed, Whatnot, StockX, Reverb, Vestiaire, GOAT and Faire β€” commission + processing are separate charges that stack

Fees on Shipping

  • Commission on item + shipping: Etsy, Mercari, eBay, Amazon FBA, Walmart, TikTok Shop, FB Marketplace, Grailed and Reverb
  • Commission on the item price only: Whatnot, StockX, GOAT, Vestiaire Collective and Faire
  • Not stated: Poshmark β€” the platform's own pages do not say whether shipping is in the commission base
  • No commission: Depop, OfferUp, Vinted, PayPal G&S and Shopify
  • Processing fees are charged on item + shipping by Etsy, Depop, eBay, Grailed, Whatnot, Reverb, PayPal G&S and Shopify, on the item price only by Vestiaire Collective and Faire, and not stated by StockX

Performance-Based Fees

  • eBay: Top Rated Plus listings get 10% off the final value fee (not the per-order fee); Below Standard sellers pay a higher final value fee
  • GOAT: Rating below 50 means 25% commission vs 9.5% for 90+ β€” 2.6Γ— as much
  • StockX: Higher sales volume unlocks lower fee tiers (Level 1: 9% β†’ Level 5: 7%)

Recent Fee Changes (2024–2026)

  • Jan 2026: eBay changed how Promoted Listings (general) credits a sale β€” the ad fee is charged when a promoted item sells within 30 days of a click on its ad
  • Mar 2026: StockX removed $5 Flex fee but increased Flex seller fees by 2%; standard shipping fee up from $4 to $5
  • Oct 15, 2026: Vestiaire Collective's new US fees for newly listed items β€” $12 under $75, 17% up to $15,000, $2,500 above $15,000, plus 3% processing (minimum $3)
  • Jan 6, 2025: Mercari brought back a 10% selling fee for sellers (on item price plus buyer-paid shipping) and dropped the buyer's payment processing fee; buyers now pay a Buyer Protection fee instead
  • 2024: Depop removed its selling fee for UK sellers earlier in 2024 and for US sellers from July 2024 β€” sellers still pay payment processing
  • Oct 2024: Poshmark briefly tried a lower seller fee plus a per-order charge and a new buyer protection fee β€” reverted on October 24, 2024 after backlash

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Disclaimer: FeePilot is not affiliated with any of the platforms listed on this page. All fee information is based on publicly available data. Fees verified between October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026. Fees change periodically β€” always consult each platform's official documentation for the latest rates and policies.

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