Comparison · fashion
Depop vs Vinted
Which marketplace has lower fees for resellers — and when does each one win?
Two Gen Z-focused fashion marketplaces with similar audiences but different fee models. Vinted charges zero seller fees; Depop charges 3.3% + $0.45 payment processing.
Net payout at common sale prices
| Sale price | Depop fees | Depop net | Vinted fees | Vinted net | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | −$1.28 · 5.1% | $23.72 | −$0.00 · 0.0% | $25.00 | +$1.28 |
| $50.00 | −$2.10 · 4.2% | $47.90 | −$0.00 · 0.0% | $50.00 | +$2.10 |
| $100.00 | −$3.75 · 3.8% | $96.25 | −$0.00 · 0.0% | $100.00 | +$3.75 |
| $250.00 | −$8.70 · 3.5% | $241.30 | −$0.00 · 0.0% | $250.00 | +$8.70 |
| $500.00 | −$16.95 · 3.4% | $483.05 | −$0.00 · 0.0% | $500.00 | +$16.95 |
| $1,000.00 | −$33.45 · 3.3% | $966.55 | −$0.00 · 0.0% | $1,000.00 | +$33.45 |
Net payout = sale price + shipping charged − platform fees. Both platforms calculated with default options and no shipping charged to buyer.
Fee structure
Depop
Open calculator →Social marketplace for vintage, streetwear, and youth fashion
- Depop removed its 10% selling fee for sellers in 2024 — sellers now pay only the payment processing fee.
- eBay completed its $1.2bn acquisition of Depop on July 30, 2026. No seller fee change has been announced and these rates are current — eBay says Depop will operate as a complementary business, retaining its distinct brand, platform, customer experience and culture.
- Payment processing (3.3% + $0.45) applies to the item price plus the shipping the buyer pays.
- Buyers see a separate 'Marketplace Fee' added at checkout (varies by item value). This is paid by the buyer and does not reduce your payout.
Vinted
Open calculator →Fashion-focused marketplace with zero seller fees
- Vinted charges sellers nothing: no listing fee, no commission, and no payment processing fee. You keep 100% of the price you set.
- Buyers pay the shipping and a separate Buyer Protection fee at checkout. Neither reduces your payout, but both raise the buyer's total — price with that in mind.
- The only optional seller cost is an item Bump, a paid promotion that lifts a listing in search and feeds for 3 or 7 days. It is never required and is not included in these calculations.
- Vinted Pro is a separate account type for business sellers with its own terms and fee structure. The zero-fee model described here is the personal-seller experience.
Audience & fit
Vinted is cheaper for sellers, but Depop has stronger brand recognition in streetwear, Y2K, and trend-driven fashion. Vinted's US buyer pool is still growing. On thrifted or trend-light items, Vinted's fee advantage matters. On Depop-iconic categories (sneakers, vintage band tees, Y2K), Depop's audience converts better despite the fees.
The bottom line
This is the closest fee matchup of the Vinted comparisons, because Depop is already cheap. Since it dropped its seller commission, Depop charges only 3.3% + $0.45 processing — around 4% all-in — versus Vinted's flat zero. On a $30 item that's roughly a dollar of difference. Real, but small enough that audience fit usually decides the winner rather than fees.
The two platforms chase the same Gen Z fashion shopper, but Depop has deeper brand gravity in its signature categories: streetwear, Y2K, vintage band tees, and hyped or branded pieces convert better there and often command higher prices. Vinted's US pool is newer and still scaling, so its strength is everyday, trend-light closet items where the audiences overlap and every dollar of fee counts.
Decide by what you sell. Depop-iconic pieces — where its buyers pay a premium — usually net more on Depop despite the small fee. Ordinary thrifted and trend-light clothing tips to Vinted, where zero fees beat a marginally faster sale. Because the audiences overlap heavily, cross-listing both is low-friction and lets each item find its best home.
Already decided? Moving your listings
Neither platform imports the other's listings, so the move is a relist either way. The step-by-step — official routes, which cross-listing tools cover the pair, and what you lose in the transfer — is in the switch guide:
Frequently asked
Did Depop really remove its 10% seller fee?
Yes, in 2024 Depop removed its 10% selling fee for US sellers and shifted the marketplace fee to buyers. Sellers now pay only the payment processing fee (3.3% + $0.45). This makes Depop one of the cheapest platforms for sellers — though buyers see a higher checkout total, which can affect conversion.
What's the marketplace fee Depop charges buyers?
Depop charges buyers a marketplace fee at checkout that varies based on the item value (typically a percentage of the item price). This fee is paid entirely by the buyer and does not reduce your seller payout. It's roughly equivalent to what sellers used to pay before 2024 — shifted to the buyer side.
Why is Vinted free for sellers?
Vinted moved its monetization to the buyer side — buyers pay a 'Buyer Protection' fee at checkout (typically 3-8% of the item price plus a small fixed amount). Sellers receive 100% of their asking price. This zero-fee model is Vinted's biggest differentiator versus other resale marketplaces, especially in markets where they're newer like the US.
What is the Vinted Buyer Protection fee?
The Buyer Protection fee is charged to the buyer (not the seller) at checkout. It covers Vinted's purchase protection program, which refunds the buyer if the item doesn't arrive or doesn't match the listing. The rate is typically 3-8% plus a flat amount, varying by region and item value. It does not affect seller payouts.
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