Depop vs Mercari fees
On a $50.00 sale you keep $47.90 on Depop and $45.00 on Mercari, so you keep $2.90 more on Depop.
What you keep on Depop and Mercari
| Sale | Depop takes | You keep on Depop | Mercari takes | You keep on Mercari | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20.00 | −$1.11 | $18.89 | −$2.00 | $18.00 | $0.89 more on Depop |
| $50.00 | −$2.10 | $47.90 | −$5.00 | $45.00 | $2.90 more on Depop |
| $100.00 | −$3.75 | $96.25 | −$10.00 | $90.00 | $6.25 more on Depop |
| $200.00 | −$7.05 | $192.95 | −$20.00 | $180.00 | $12.95 more on Depop |
Which one leaves you more
On the sale price alone, Depop leaves you more on any sale of $6.85 or more, and the gap grows with the price: $2.90 on a $50 sale, $12.95 on a $200 sale. Below $6.65 Mercari leaves you more, because Depop's $0.45 fixed fee is a large share of a small sale. Between $6.65 and $6.85 the two are within a cent.
Why the numbers differ
- Depop charges no selling fee in the US. You pay payment processing of 3.3% + $0.45 on the order total, which includes shipping and sales tax.
- Mercari charges a selling fee of 10% on the item price plus the shipping the buyer pays. Sales tax isn't included.
If a buyer finds your boosted Depop listing and buys it within 28 days, Depop adds a 12% boosting fee on the item and shipping. On a $50 boosted sale Depop takes $8.10 and you keep $41.90, which is $3.10 less than the $45.00 you keep on Mercari.
Questions sellers ask
Is Depop or Mercari cheaper to sell on?
Depop, on any sale of $6.85 or more at standard rates. Below $6.65 Mercari leaves you more, because of Depop's $0.45 fixed fee.
How much more do you keep on Depop on a $50 sale?
$2.90. You keep $47.90 on Depop and $45.00 on Mercari.
Do Depop and Mercari charge fees on shipping?
Yes, both. Depop's 3.3% + $0.45 applies to the item, shipping and sales tax. Mercari's 10% applies to the item and shipping. On a $50 sale with $8 shipping, Depop takes $2.36 and Mercari takes $5.80.
What if I boost my Depop listing?
If a buyer finds your boosted listing and buys it within 28 days, Depop adds a 12% boosting fee on the item and shipping. A boosted $50 sale leaves you $41.90 on Depop, $3.10 less than the $45.00 you keep on Mercari.