Mercari vs Poshmark Fees
Quick answer: On a $50 sale, Mercari fees are $5.00 and Poshmark fees are $10.00, so Mercari is cheaper on fees alone.
Mercari charges 10% of the item plus buyer-paid shipping with no seller processing fee, while Poshmark charges a flat $2.95 under $15 and 20% above.
Fees side by side
Fees on an item sold with no shipping charged. Platform fees only; shipping, ads, boosts and taxes are not included.
| Item price | Mercari fees | Poshmark fees |
|---|---|---|
| $20 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| $50 | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| $100 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
The short answer
On a $50 sale, Mercari takes $5.00 and Poshmark takes $10.00, so Mercari is cheaper by $5.00 on fees alone. The cheaper fee is not always the better platform, because traffic, buyers and how fast items sell matter as much.
Check your exact numbers
Use the Mercari fee calculator and the Poshmark fee calculator to include shipping and your item cost.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mercari cheaper than Poshmark?
On a $50 sale with no shipping, yes: $5.00 versus $10.00 in platform fees.
Do these fees include shipping?
No. Use each platform's calculator to add shipping charged and your shipping cost.
How current are these rates?
Rates were checked in October 2026 and can change, so confirm them on each platform's official fee page.
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Estimates only, based on US seller rates. Fee rates change, so verify them on the official pricing page. Rates last verified October 2026 against each platform's published fees and independent fee guides. How we verify rates.