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Short answer:
| Depop | OfferUp | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | US: no selling fee; 3.3% + $0.45 payment processing; Boosted listings +12% | Free local listings; nationwide shipping has been discontinued |
| Free option | Free to list | Yes |
| Works with | US, UK, global, shipped | Local and shipped, US |
| Best for | Vintage, streetwear and Y2K fashion | Local electronics, tools and furniture |
| Strengths | + Young, trend-focused audience + Great for vintage + Social discovery | + Free local listings + Good for tools and electronics + Simple app |
| Weaknesses | - Fashion-only - Pricing pressure on basics | - Local pickup only (shipping discontinued) - Lowball offers common |
| Visit Depop | Visit OfferUp |
Depop is the go-to app for younger buyers of vintage, streetwear and trend-driven fashion. Strong photos and styled shots perform best.
OfferUp is a local-first marketplace popular for electronics, tools, furniture and vehicles. It ended nationwide shipping, so it is now strictly a local-pickup channel and a useful second option alongside Facebook Marketplace.
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 OfferUp: free local listings) weighed against its main drawback (fashion-only versus local pickup only (shipping discontinued)).
Still undecided? See Depop alternatives or OfferUp 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.