Facebook Marketplace has two completely different fee models depending on how an item changes hands. Meet a buyer locally and get paid in person, and Facebook takes nothing. Ship the item through Facebook's checkout, and Facebook takes a percentage of the whole order.
That split makes Marketplace one of the cheapest places to sell bulky items and furniture, and a mid-priced option for shipped clothing and small goods.
This guide explains exactly when fees apply, how the shipped-order fee is calculated, how it compares to eBay, Poshmark and Depop, and the practical ways resellers keep Marketplace fees low.
• Local pickup, paid in person or outside Facebook: no fee
• Shipped orders through Facebook checkout: 10% of the order, with a $0.80 minimum
• The 10% is calculated on the buyer-paid total, which includes shipping and can include sales tax Meta collects
• No listing fees and no subscription
• Checkout and shipping are not available in every country; in many regions Marketplace is local-only
Meta has changed Marketplace fees several times — confirm the current rate in Facebook's Commerce Policies or Help Center before pricing.
Local Sales vs Shipped Sales
Local sales are free. When a buyer messages you, meets you, and pays in cash or by an outside payment app, Facebook is not part of the transaction and charges nothing. This is how most furniture, appliances, tools and bulky items sell on Marketplace.
Shipped sales carry a selling fee.When you enable shipping and the buyer pays through Facebook's checkout, Facebook charges a selling fee of 10% per shipment, or a flat $0.80 on orders of $8 or less (as of 2026 — verify on the marketplace's fee page). Facebook handles the payment, provides a prepaid label option and offers purchase protection to the buyer.
How the 10% Shipped-Order Fee Is Calculated
The fee applies to the total the buyer pays, not just your item price. That includes the shipping you charge and, in states where Meta collects sales tax, the tax amount too. Your effective rate on the money you actually keep is therefore a little above 10%.
The $0.80 minimum means very cheap shipped items are relatively expensive to sell: on a $5 item, $0.80 is 16%.
| Order | Fee | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|
| $6 item (under $8) | $0.80 minimum | 13.3% |
| $30 item + $7 shipping | $3.70 | 10% of $37 |
| $80 item + $12 shipping | $9.20 | 10% of $92 |
| $80 item, local pickup | $0 | 0% |
Figures exclude sales tax. Where tax is collected, add 10% of the tax amount to the fee.
Facebook Marketplace vs eBay, Poshmark and Depop
Fees on a $45 item shipped to a US buyer, as of 2026:
| Marketplace | Fee structure | Fee on $45 | Local option |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facebook Marketplace | 10% of order ($0.80 min) | $4.50 + 10% of shipping | Yes, free |
| eBay | 13.6% + $0.40 per order | $6.52 + 13.6% of shipping | Local pickup, fees still apply |
| Poshmark | 20% ($2.95 under $15) | $9.00 | No |
| Depop | 3.3% + $0.45 processing | $1.94 + processing on shipping | No |
Marketplace is cheaper than eBay and Poshmark for shipped orders and unbeatable for local ones. Depop is cheaper still on fees, but its buyer base is narrower. See the full breakdowns for eBay, Poshmark and Depop.
How to Keep Facebook Marketplace Fees Low
1. Sell bulky items locally
Furniture, décor, lamps and anything that costs more than $20 to ship almost always nets more as a local sale with no fee and no label.
2. Price shipping to include the fee
Because the 10% applies to shipping too, charge about 10% more than the label cost or build shipping into the item price.
3. Bundle cheap items
Avoid shipping single items under $8, where the $0.80 minimum eats a large share. Offer a bundle price instead.
4. Use Marketplace as one channel, not the only one
Marketplace buyers move fast but browse locally. Listing the same inventory on eBay, Poshmark, Depop or Vinted as well widens the audience for shipped items. A cross-listing app posts to Facebook Marketplace and the others at once and delists everywhere when one sells — our guide to avoiding overselling explains why that matters.
FAQ
Does Facebook Marketplace charge a fee to sell?
Only on shipped orders paid through Facebook checkout, where the fee is 10% of the order with a $0.80 minimum in the US. Local pickup sales paid in person are free (as of 2026 — verify in Facebook's Help Center).
Is the Facebook Marketplace fee charged on shipping?
Yes. The 10% applies to the buyer-paid total, including shipping and, where collected, sales tax.
How do I avoid Facebook Marketplace fees?
Sell locally and take payment in person. There is no fee on local pickup sales that do not use Facebook checkout.
Is Facebook Marketplace cheaper than eBay?
For shipped orders, yes: 10% versus eBay's 13.6% plus $0.40 per order in most categories. For local sales, Marketplace is free.
Does Facebook Marketplace charge a listing fee?
No. Listing is free and there is no subscription for individual sellers.
Can I ship on Facebook Marketplace in Canada?
Checkout and shipping availability varies by country and has changed over time. In regions without Facebook checkout, Marketplace works as a local-listing board with no selling fee. Check the Help Center for your country.
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