Reseller Fee Comparison Calculator

Enter one sale and see the fees, net payout and profit on Whatnot, eBay, Poshmark, Mercari and Depop side by side.

Fee rules as of Oct 2026 · checked October 4, 2026

Your sale

Sets the Whatnot vertical and eBay category.

Same price on every platform.

Counted as money in.

Some platforms charge fees on it.

What you paid for the item.

Counted as money out.

  1. Whatnot

    Profit: $24.49

    Commission8% of item price $45.00
    −$3.60
    Payment processing2.9% of $55.60 (item + shipping + tax) + $0.30
    −$1.91
    Total fees
    −$5.51
    Net payout
    $46.49
    Margin
    54.4%

  2. eBay

    Profit: $22.04

    Final value fee13.6% of $55.60 — charged on item + shipping + tax
    −$7.56
    Per-order feeOrder total over $10.00
    −$0.40
    Total fees
    −$7.96
    Net payout
    $44.04
    Margin
    49.0%

  3. Poshmark

    Profit: $21.00

    Poshmark fee20% of item price $45.00 (sales of $15+) — includes processing
    −$9.00
    Total fees
    −$9.00
    Net payout
    $43.00
    Margin
    46.7%

  4. Mercari

    Profit: $24.80

    Selling fee10% of $52.00 (item + buyer-paid shipping)
    −$5.20
    Total fees
    −$5.20
    Net payout
    $46.80
    Margin
    55.1%

  5. Depop

    Highest profit

    Profit: $27.72

    Payment processing3.3% of $55.60 (item + shipping + tax) + $0.45
    −$2.28
    Total fees
    −$2.28
    Net payout
    $49.72
    Margin
    61.6%

Standard-tier rates, no ads or promotions. Whatnot rates are Standard tier; use the Whatnot calculator for volume tiers. Estimates only.

Why the same sale pays out differently on each platform (as of Oct 2026)

Comparing headline rates (8%, 13.6%, 20%, 10%, 0%) is misleading, because each platform charges its fee on a different base. Some charge on the item only. Some charge on the item plus shipping. Some charge on everything the buyer paid, including sales tax. Fixed per-order fees also make cheap items far more expensive to sell than the percentage suggests.

What each platform charges on

  • Whatnot: commission of 8% at the Standard tier (4% for coins, lower at higher volume tiers) on the item price only, plus 2.9% + $0.30 processing on item + shipping + tax.
  • eBay: 13.6% in most categories on item + shipping + tax, plus $0.30 or $0.40 per order. Trading cards are 13.25%; sneakers of $150+ are 8% with no per-order fee.
  • Poshmark: $2.95 under $15, 20% at $15 and up, on the item price only. Processing is included.
  • Mercari: 10% on item + buyer-paid shipping, with no processing fee.
  • Depop: 0% selling fee in the US, with 3.3% + $0.45 processing on item + shipping + tax.

How this comparison treats shipping

To keep it fair, the comparison treats shipping the same way on every platform. The shipping the buyer pays counts as money in, and your label cost counts as money out. On platforms where the buyer’s shipping payment buys the label directly (Whatnot, Poshmark and Mercari prepaid labels), your actual payout won’t include either amount, but your profit comes out the same. Profit is the number to compare.

What usually wins

  • Clothing and everyday items: Depop’s low processing-only fee usually leaves the most, with Mercari and Whatnot close behind. Poshmark’s 20% is the most expensive above $15, though its built-in buyer traffic and shipping can still make it worth it.
  • Trading cards and collectibles: Whatnot’s 8% on the item only usually beats eBay’s 13.25% on the full order. Above $1,500, Whatnot’s 0% commission on the excess widens the gap.
  • Sneakers of $150+: eBay’s 8% with no per-order fee is competitive.
  • Very cheap items: fixed fees dominate. Poshmark’s $2.95 and eBay’s $0.30 hit hardest.

Fees are only one part of the decision. Sell-through speed, buyer demand, returns and the time each listing takes also decide where an item belongs. Use the category menu to switch the Whatnot vertical and eBay category, then try a few price points. The winner often changes around $15 and again in the hundreds.

Want this for every sale you make, not just one? The Flip Profit HQ sheet logs each sale with its platform’s fee rules and totals your real profit by month and by platform.

Fee information as of Oct 2026, from each platform’s official help pages. Estimates only; not tax advice. Flip Profit HQ is not affiliated with any marketplace.

Frequently asked questions

Which reselling platform has the lowest fees in 2026?

It depends on the price and category. For a typical $45 clothing sale, Depop (0% selling fee, 3.3% + $0.45 processing) usually leaves the most, with Mercari (10%) and Whatnot (8% + 2.9% + $0.30) close behind. Poshmark (20% at $15+) is usually the most expensive. For trading cards, Whatnot usually beats eBay.

Why do platforms with similar rates give different payouts?

Because fees are charged on different amounts. eBay charges on item + shipping + tax, Mercari on item + shipping, Whatnot’s commission on the item only but processing on everything, and Poshmark on the item only.

How does this comparison handle shipping?

It treats shipping the same on every platform: buyer-paid shipping counts as money in and your label cost as money out. Where the platform buys the label with the buyer’s shipping, your real payout excludes both, but profit is identical.

Are these fees exact?

No. They are estimates based on each platform’s published fees as of October 2026, for standard sellers. Promotions, store subscriptions, ads, payment methods and state taxes on fees can change the result. Flip Profit HQ is not affiliated with any marketplace.