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Short answer:
| Depop | eBay | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | US: no selling fee; 3.3% + $0.45 payment processing; Boosted listings +12% | Most categories: 13.6% of the total sale (incl. shipping and tax) + $0.40 per order ($0.30 if $10 or less) |
| Free option | Free to list | Free listings up to a monthly allowance |
| Works with | US, UK, global, shipped | Global, shipped |
| Best for | Vintage, streetwear and Y2K fashion | Almost every category, especially collectibles, parts and electronics |
| Strengths | + Young, trend-focused audience + Great for vintage + Social discovery | + Largest shipped resale audience + Excellent sold data + Collects sales tax for you |
| Weaknesses | - Fashion-only - Pricing pressure on basics | - 13.6% + $0.40 in most categories, more with promoted listings - Competitive in commodity categories |
| Visit Depop | Visit eBay |
Depop is the go-to app for younger buyers of vintage, streetwear and trend-driven fashion. Strong photos and styled shots perform best.
eBay remains the default marketplace for shipped resale, with buyers searching for specific items, parts and collectibles. Final value fees apply on each sale, and eBay collects marketplace sales tax for you in the US. Its sold-listings data and Terapeak make pricing easier than anywhere else.
Every marketplace has a different buyer, fee structure and category strength. Furniture sells locally, sneakers go to authentication platforms, vintage clothing to Depop and Poshmark, and almost everything sells on eBay. Most full-time resellers list on 3 to 5 platforms and use a crosslister to keep inventory in sync. Fees change often, so always verify the current fee page before pricing. The deciding factors usually come down to each tool's standout strength (for Depop: young, trend-focused audience; for eBay: largest shipped resale audience) weighed against its main drawback (fashion-only versus 13.6% + $0.40 in most categories, more with promoted listings).
Still undecided? See Depop alternatives or eBay alternatives.
Marketplace Pricing Cheat Sheet ($7)
Fees for 8 resale platforms, max-buy and ROI formulas, comp check, net payout table and shipping reference on 6 printable pages.
Listing Templates Kit ($9)
16 copy-paste listing templates and 23 buyer message scripts that help items sell faster on any marketplace.
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Checked 2026-10-17. Confirm current pricing on each site.