If you last checked Depop's fees before mid-2024, what you remember is wrong. Depop used to take a flat 10% selling fee on every US sale, plus payment processing. In July 2024 it removed the 10% for US sellers entirely and moved the marketplace fee to the buyer's side of checkout.
That makes Depop one of the cheapest places to sell clothing right now, but "no selling fee" is not the same as "free." You still pay payment processing on every sale, you may pay for shipping depending on how you set the listing up, and if you turn on Boosted Listings you hand back 8% on boosted sales.
This guide walks through every line item as of 2026, runs a real example, and compares the result to Poshmark and Mercari. To check your own numbers, use the free Depop fee calculator.
• Selling fee / commission: 0% for US sellers (removed July 2024)
• Payment processing: 3.3% + $0.45 of item price + shipping
• Boosted Listings: extra 8% of the sale price, only on sales that came from a boost
• Shipping: buyer pays if you set it that way; you pay if you offer free shipping
• Payouts: Depop Payments to your bank account
Always verify on Depop's fee page for your country — UK sellers moved to no selling fee in late 2024, and other regions differ.
The July 2024 Change: No More 10% Selling Fee
For years the Depop math was simple and painful: 10% of the total (item + shipping) went to Depop, then payment processing came off on top. A $40 sale meant $4 to Depop before you even got to processing.
In July 2024, Depop removed the 10% seller commission for US sellers. Instead, buyers now see a marketplace fee added at checkout. The listing price you set is still the price the buyer sees on the item card; the fee is layered on when they go to pay.
Two practical consequences for you as a seller:
1. Your take-home on the item price jumped. Ignoring processing, 100% of the listed price is now yours instead of 90%.
2. Buyers are more price-sensitive at checkout. Because a fee appears on top of your price, a $35 item costs the buyer more than $35. Aggressive pricing that looked fair under the old model can now feel expensive at the final step. Watch your offer rate and adjust.
UK sellers got the same treatment in late 2024. If you sell from Canada, Australia, or elsewhere, check Depop's fee page for your region before you assume 0%.
Payment Processing: 3.3% + $0.45
The one fee every US Depop seller still pays is payment processing: 3.3% + $0.45per transaction, charged on the item price plus shipping (as of 2026 — verify on Depop's fee page).
The "plus shipping" part matters. If a buyer pays $8 for shipping, that $8 is in the processing base even though it is passing through to a carrier. That is normal (eBay does the same), but it means the effective rate on your item is a bit higher than 3.3%.
The fixed $0.45 is what punishes cheap items. On a $6 sale, $0.45 alone is 7.5% of the price. On a $60 sale it is under 1%. If you move a lot of sub-$10 pieces, bundling is not just a buyer perk — it cuts your fixed fees in half or better.
Payouts run through Depop Payments to your linked bank account. Depop no longer routes sales through PayPal for US sellers, so you do not stack a second processor fee on top.
Boosted Listings: The Optional 8%
Boosted Listings is Depop's pay-for-visibility feature. You toggle it on for an item (or your whole shop), Depop shows the item higher in search and feeds, and if a sale comes from a boosted placement you pay an extra 8% of the sale price. If the item sells organically, or never sells, you pay nothing for the boost.
That structure is genuinely seller-friendly compared with paid ads elsewhere: there is no upfront spend and no cost on unsold inventory. But 8% is not small. On a $35 sale it is $2.80, which is more than your entire processing fee.
A reasonable rule: boost stale inventory and items with fat margins; leave fresh, on-trend pieces unboosted for the first couple of weeks and let them sell on their own. Toggling boosts on across your whole shop by default quietly turns Depop back into a roughly 11%-fee marketplace on the sales that come through boosts.
Shipping on Depop: Who Pays and How
Depop gives US sellers two routes:
Depop shipping labels. You choose a size bracket, Depop generates a USPS label, and the shipping cost is charged to the buyer at checkout (or to you if you mark the listing as free shipping). It is the least-effort option and the pricing is fixed by bracket, so an oversized bracket can eat margin.
Ship on your own. You set a shipping price on the listing and buy your own label from Pirate Ship, USPS, or your regular carrier account. Better rates on heavier or odd-shaped items; slightly more admin.
Either way, whether the buyerpays shipping or you do is your choice per listing. "Free shipping" on Depop just means you baked the label cost into your price and will pay it out of your payout. Since processing is calculated on item price + shipping, the fee is essentially the same either way; the difference is psychological for the buyer.
Worked Example: $35 Item + $5 Shipping
Say you list a vintage tee at $35 with $5 buyer-paid shipping, and you buy your own label for $5. Here is the math on a US sale.
Item + shipping charged: $35 + $5 = $40.00
Selling fee: $0.00
Payment processing: 3.3% × $40 = $1.32, + $0.45 = $1.77
Payout from Depop: $40.00 − $1.77 = $38.23
Minus your label: $38.23 − $5.00 = $33.23 net
Effective fee on the $35 item: about 5.1%
Scenario B: sale came from a Boosted Listing
Boost fee: 8% × $35 = $2.80
Total fees: $1.77 + $2.80 = $4.57
Net after label: $40.00 − $4.57 − $5.00 = $30.43 net
Effective fee on the $35 item: about 13.1%
The gap between A and B is the whole boost decision in one number: $2.80 on a $35 tee. Worth it if the tee had been sitting for two months; not worth it if it would have sold this week anyway. Plug your own numbers into the Depop fee calculator to see the split instantly.
Depop vs Poshmark vs Mercari
Same $35 tee. Fee rules as of 2026 — verify each on the marketplace's fee page. Shipping is excluded from the fee base where the marketplace excludes it.
| Marketplace | Fee structure | Fees on $35 item | Net on the $35 item |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depop (US) | 0% + 3.3% + $0.45 on item + shipping | $1.77 (with $5 shipping) | $33.23 (after paying a $5 label) |
| Poshmark | $2.95 under $15; 20% at $15+ | $7.00 | $28.00 (buyer pays label) |
| Mercari | 10% + 2.9% + $0.50 | $5.02 | $29.98 (buyer pays label) |
| eBay | 13.6% + $0.40 on total (most categories) | $5.84 (with $5 shipping) | $29.16 (after paying a $5 label) |
On pure fees, Depop wins by a wide margin for US sellers. That does not automatically make it the best place to sell a given item — buyer demographics, sell-through, and realized prices differ a lot between platforms. Poshmark buyers routinely pay more for certain brands; eBay has the widest audience for anything vintage or collectible. See Poshmark seller fees, Mercari seller fees, and eBay seller fees for the full breakdowns, or compare every marketplace with the free fee calculators.
The obvious move is to stop choosing. List the same tee on Depop, Poshmark, and Mercari at the same time and let it sell wherever it sells first — that is what cross-listing is for.
Tips to Net More on Depop
Bundle to kill the fixed fee. $0.45 per transaction is trivial on one $40 sale and painful across ten $8 sales. Offer bundle discounts and push buyers toward multi-item orders.
Boost selectively, not globally. Turn on Boosted Listings for aged inventory and high-margin pieces. Turn it off for items likely to sell on their own. Review which sales were boosted at the end of each month and prune.
Compare label prices.Depop's bracketed labels are convenient, but on heavier or oddly-shaped items a third-party label can be cheaper. Weigh a few typical parcels and know your break-even.
Price for the buyer's all-in. Buyers now see a marketplace fee at checkout. Check what your item actually costs a buyer and make sure it still looks fair next to comparable listings.
Cross-list, and delist automatically.Depop's low fee makes it an easy channel to add. The only real risk is selling the same item twice; a cross-listing tool with sales sync removes that. See best marketplaces for reselling for where Depop fits in a multi-channel setup.
FAQ
How much does Depop take from a sale?
For US sellers as of 2026: no selling fee, plus payment processing of 3.3% + $0.45 on the item price and shipping. If the sale came from a Boosted Listing, add 8% of the sale price. Verify on Depop's fee page for your country.
Did Depop really get rid of the 10% fee?
Yes, for US sellers in July 2024, and for UK sellers later in 2024. The marketplace fee was moved to the buyer at checkout. Sellers in other countries should check Depop's current fee page.
Does the buyer or seller pay shipping on Depop?
Your choice per listing. You can charge the buyer (Depop label or your own price) or offer free shipping and pay for the label out of your payout. Payment processing is calculated on item price plus shipping either way.
Is Depop cheaper than Poshmark?
On fees, clearly yes for US sellers: roughly 3.3% + $0.45 versus Poshmark's 20% on sales of $15 or more. Whether you net more depends on realized prices, which differ by brand and category. Use the Poshmark fee calculator next to the Depop one to compare a specific item.
Are Depop fees the same in Canada and the UK?
No. The July 2024 change applied to US sellers; the UK followed in late 2024. Fees and processing rates for other regions can differ. Always check Depop's fee page for your account's country.
Is there a Depop fee calculator?
Yes — the free SECND Depop fee calculator shows processing, optional boost fees, shipping, and net profit for any price. Sister calculators cover Mercari, eBay, and Grailed.
SECND turns one photo set into listings for every marketplace, delists everywhere the moment an item sells, and keeps your inventory in sync across online and in-store. No per-listing credits.
See how the cross-listing app works or start free.