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Depop's 0% Fee Model β€” Is It Really Free to Sell?

April 5, 2026

Depop made waves in July 2024 when they announced 0% marketplace fees for US and UK sellers. But "free" isn't quite free. Here's what you actually pay in 2026.

The Headline: 0% Marketplace Fee

Since July 2024, US and UK sellers on Depop pay zero marketplace commission on new or updated listings. This was a major shift β€” Depop previously charged 10% on every sale, matching Mercari.

International sellers (outside US/UK) still pay the 10% marketplace fee.

What You Still Pay

Payment processing isn't free. US sellers pay 3.3% + $0.45 per transaction via Stripe (Depop Payments).

Example: $40 item + $7 shipping = $47 total

Processing fee: $47 Γ— 0.033 + $0.45 = $2.00

Total fees: $2.00 | Payout: $45.00

Effective fee rate: ~4.3%

That's it. $2.00 in fees on a $47 sale. Compare that to Poshmark ($9.40 on the same sale) or eBay ($6.78).

The Catch β€” Legacy Listings

If you have old listings created before July 2024 that haven't been updated, they still carry the 10% fee. You need to edit and save those listings to switch them to the 0% rate.

Go through your older listings and make any small edit (update the description, adjust a tag) to trigger the new fee structure. It's worth the five minutes.

Boosted Listings Add Up

If you use Depop's "Boost" feature to promote listings, you pay an additional fee when the item sells through the boost:

  • US & Australia: 8% boost fee
  • UK: 12% boost fee

This stacks on top of the payment processing fee. A boosted $40 sale in the US would cost you 8% ($3.76) + processing ($2.00) = $5.76 total. Still cheaper than most platforms, but no longer "free."

How It Compares

Depop is now one of the cheapest major platforms for US sellers:

  • Cheaper than: Mercari (10%), eBay (13.6%+), Poshmark (20%), OfferUp (12.9%)
  • Similar to: PayPal G&S (~4%), Vinted (0% but no US market for most categories)
  • Only free-er: FB Marketplace local (0%) and Vinted (0%)

Compare All Platform Fees

See how Depop stacks up against every other marketplace with our side-by-side comparison.

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Disclaimer: FeePilot is not affiliated with Depop. This article is based on publicly available fee information as of April 2026. Always consult Depop's official fee page for the latest rates.

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