Choose Depop when…
US fashion and resale sellers who can sell organically without paying the optional Boosted Listings fee.
Head-to-head fee guide
Depop vs Mercari seller fees
Compare simplified US seller fees for two popular resale marketplaces across common sale amounts.
De
VSDepop
3.3% + $0.45 (US)Me
Mercari
10%Gross revenueDepop keepsMercari keepsDifference
$10.00$9.22$9.00$0.22
$50.00$47.90$45.00$2.90
$100.00$96.25$90.00$6.25
$500.00$483.05$450.00$33.05
$1000.00$966.55$900.00$66.55
ClearFeeMath verdict
Depop has the lower unboosted US baseline in this model. Mercari’s flat percentage is simpler, while the better marketplace may depend on audience, category, shipping, and the likelihood that paid promotion improves a sale.
Choose Mercari when…
US general resale sellers who value a broad marketplace and prefer a flat seller percentage without a per-order charge.
Common questions
Does Depop or Mercari take more from US sellers?
In the unboosted baseline modeled here, Mercari takes 10% while Depop Payments charges 3.3% plus $0.45 and Depop has no standard US selling fee. Boosting, shipping, taxes, and optional services can change the answer.
Are buyer fees included?
No. This comparison estimates seller take-home only. Mercari Buyer Protection and Depop marketplace fees paid by buyers are separate.