A complete seller's comparison. Both platforms charge 10%, but they serve very different sellers. Here's which one to choose.
Mercari is better if you sell a wide variety of everyday items (electronics, toys, home goods, clothes) and want a broader buyer base with cleaner seller tools. Depop is better if you sell vintage, streetwear, and trendy fashion aimed at a young audience. Both charge a flat 10% — the real difference is your inventory and your target buyer.
| Feature | Mercari | Depop |
|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | Free | Free |
| Selling fee | 10% | 10% |
| Payment processing | Included in 10% | Included in 10% |
| Shipping | Buyer or seller option | Buyer or seller option |
| Movie/electronics | Yes — strong | Limited |
| Vintage/streetwear | Yes | Yes — flagship |
At the same price, Mercari and Depop take the identical $ amount (10%). A $40 sale leaves you $36 on both. So the decision is never about fees — it's about audience and fit.
Choose Mercari. Its broader marketplace moves electronics, toys, home goods, and generic clothing faster and to more buyers. Seller tools (shipping, offers, bulk) are more polished for volume resellers.
Choose Depop. Its young, fashion-focused audience pays premiums for vintage and unique pieces that Mercari buyers won't. Depop sellers often get higher prices on the same garment.
Many successful resellers cross-list clothing on Depop + Poshmark (fashion), and everyday items on eBay + Mercari (marketplace). This is low extra effort and dramatically increases sell-through. See our 4-platform comparison for the full picture.
Both take 10% — enter your price to see your exact net profit, margin, and break-even.
Open Profit CalculatorBoth credit your payout to your bank link. Mercari has a more established buyer-protection and rating system that some newcomers find reassuring. Depop's community is trendier but can be less consistent for high-value items. Neither platform is inherently "safer" — always photograph condition honestly and ship with tracking on both.
Both charge 10%. Mercari is better for everyday items and a broader buyer base. Depop is better for vintage, streetwear, and fashion aimed at Gen Z. Choose based on your inventory.
Both charge a flat 10% selling fee with no listing fees. Mercari's 10% includes payment processing. Depop's is also a flat 10%.
Mercari has more total sales volume. Depop has a smaller but highly engaged young fashion audience, strongest for vintage and streetwear.
Yes. Many sellers cross-list on both plus eBay and Poshmark. Use our calculator to compare net profit per platform before pricing.