Poshmark vs Mercari Fees: Which Takes Less?
On a $30 sale Mercari keeps $3.00 and Poshmark keeps $6.00.
Sources: Poshmark, Mercari Updated
The short answer
On a $30 sale Mercari keeps $3.00 and Poshmark keeps $6.00. Mercari has the lower fees at every price from $1 to $500.
How each platform charges
- Poshmark
- $2.95 flat on sales under $15, 20% on sales of $15 or more. Payment processing and the buyer-paid shipping label are included.
- Mercari
- 10% of the item price plus buyer-paid shipping, payment processing included.
Fees at eight prices
| Sale price | Poshmark fees | Mercari fees | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $2.95 | $1.00 | $1.95 |
| $20 | $4.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 |
| $35 | $7.00 | $3.50 | $3.50 |
| $50 | $10.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| $75 | $15.00 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| $100 | $20.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| $150 | $30.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| $250 | $50.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
US sellers, no shipping charged to the buyer, no ads or boosts. The lowest fee in each row is highlighted.
Rates to confirm. Some Poshmark figures could not be confirmed directly on the platform's own page. Each calculator page lists what is still open.
What the fee table does not show
Poshmark is built around fashion and social selling: sharing listings, offers to likers and bundles. Mercari is a general marketplace where electronics, toys and home goods sell alongside clothing.
On Poshmark the buyer always pays the flat shipping rate. On Mercari you choose: let the buyer pay, which adds to the amount the selling fee is charged on, or offer free shipping and pay for the label yourself.
Mercari also charges the buyer a Buyer Protection fee on top of the price, so a buyer comparing both apps does not see the same total for the same listed price.
Sources
- Poshmark Support: What are the fees for selling on Poshmark? — official fee page (checked October 13, 2026)
- Poshmark: Seller Fee Policy — official fee page (checked October 13, 2026)
- Mercari Help Center: Fees — official fee page, last updated by Mercari on 2026-05-07 (checked October 13, 2026)