Poshmark vs Depop compared on fees, shipping and the clothes that sell on each app.
The short answer
Sell mall brands, workwear, shoes and handbags on Poshmark. Buyers search by brand and size there. Sell vintage, Y2K and streetwear on Depop. Younger buyers scroll for style, and the US selling fee stays lower.
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How they compare on packing and shipping.
- Who buys
- PoshmarkShoppers look for known brands at a discount, across all ages.
- DepopGen Z buyers hunt for vintage, streetwear and one-off pieces.
- Seller fee
- Poshmark$2.95 under $15, 20% at $15 and over, processing included.
- DepopNo selling fee for US sellers; a payment processing fee per sale.
- Shipping
- PoshmarkA prepaid USPS label emailed after the sale, flat rate up to 5 lb.
- DepopDepop shipping labels priced by size, or ship on your own label.
- What sells best
- PoshmarkBrand-name clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories.
- DepopVintage, Y2K, streetwear, band tees and styled outfits.
- Photos buyers expect
- PoshmarkClean, bright product shots with tag close-ups.
- DepopStyled shots, often worn or in a flat lay with character.
- Optional promotion
- PoshmarkSharing listings to feeds, free.
- DepopPaid boosting that charges a fee only on boosted sales.
| Poshmark · 1 | Depop · 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Who buys | Shoppers look for known brands at a discount, across all ages. | Gen Z buyers hunt for vintage, streetwear and one-off pieces. |
| Seller fee | $2.95 under $15, 20% at $15 and over, processing included. | No selling fee for US sellers; a payment processing fee per sale. |
| Shipping | A prepaid USPS label emailed after the sale, flat rate up to 5 lb. | Depop shipping labels priced by size, or ship on your own label. |
| What sells best | Brand-name clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories. | Vintage, Y2K, streetwear, band tees and styled outfits. |
| Photos buyers expect | Clean, bright product shots with tag close-ups. | Styled shots, often worn or in a flat lay with character. |
| Optional promotion | Sharing listings to feeds, free. | Paid boosting that charges a fee only on boosted sales. |
Choose Poshmark if
- You sell mall brands, workwear or designer bags.
- You want one flat label that covers shoes and coats.
- Your buyers search by brand and size rather than style.
- You prefer clean product photos to styled shoots.
Choose Depop if
- You source vintage, Y2K or streetwear at thrift stores.
- You want to keep more of each sale on lower-priced pieces.
- You enjoy styling and photographing outfits.
- Your buyers are under 30 and shop by look.
The guide
Each step in the order you'll need it.
The same jacket, two buyers
On Poshmark, buyers search for the brand, filter by size and send an offer. You sell a denim jacket on the name when the label is known and the tag photos are clear.
On Depop, buyers scroll a feed. They tap the styled photo with the right look. You sell the same jacket on the wash, the fit and your photos, often more than the label.
Fees on a $40 sale
Poshmark keeps 20% of a $40 sale, leaving you $32 with nothing else to pay. Depop charges US sellers no selling fee, only payment processing, so you keep more of the same $40.
Depop's optional boosting adds a fee on boosted sales. Check both apps' current fee pages before you price, because both have changed their terms in the last few years.
Packing and labels
Both apps produce 4 × 6 inch labels you can print on a thermal printer. Poshmark's single label covers up to 5 lb.
Depop prices its labels by package size, so a light poly mailer keeps the buyer's cost down. Fold clothes neatly into a poly mailer for either app. Depop buyers notice a tissue wrap or a small note more than Poshmark buyers do.
Kit for this step
Photos that fit each feed
Clean first photos work best on Poshmark, followed by tag, size and wear close-ups. Buyers compare your listing with others of the same brand.
Styled shots work best on Depop: a flat lay with accessories, or the item worn in good light. Keep a corner with a rack and a light so you can shoot ten pieces in one go.
Questions
Straight answers to what sellers ask about this.
Is Depop or Poshmark better for vintage?
Depop sells most vintage and streetwear. Buyers shop by style and look for one-off pieces.
Does Depop charge a selling fee in the US?
Depop dropped its selling fee for US sellers and charges payment processing per sale instead. Check Depop's fee page for the current rate.
Who pays shipping on each app?
On Poshmark, the buyer pays a flat rate up to 5 lb. On Depop, you set the shipping when you list, either a Depop label or your own price.
Can I cross-list on Poshmark and Depop?
Yes. List brand-name pieces on both and end one listing as soon as the other sells.
Which app is easier for a beginner?
Poshmark asks less of your photos and handles shipping with one label. Styling matters more on Depop.
Do I pay tax on clothes I sell?
Selling your own used clothes for less than you paid is usually not taxable income. Buying to resell is, so keep receipts and check irs.gov or a tax professional.
