How much do you keep on Mercari and Poshmark?
What you keep after fees with an $8 label, no item cost:
| Sale price | Mercari, buyer pays shipping | Mercari, free shipping | Poshmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $8.20 | $1.00 | $7.05 |
| $25.00 | $21.70 | $14.50 | $20.00 |
| $50.00 | $44.20 | $37.00 | $40.00 |
| $100.00 | $89.20 | $82.00 | $80.00 |
| $200.00 | $179.20 | $172.00 | $160.00 |
On Poshmark the buyer pays for the label, so shipping does not change what you keep. Mercari with direct deposit; Poshmark outside Texas.
How it works
Mercari takes a 10% selling fee on the item price and on any shipping the buyer pays, with no separate processing fee; the buyer pays a 3.6% Buyer Protection fee on top, which does not come out of your payout. Poshmark takes a flat $2.95 on sales under $15 and 20% of the price from $15, on the price only; the buyer pays Poshmark for the shipping label. So the comparison turns on shipping: when the buyer pays for shipping on Mercari, Mercari leaves you more at every price; when you offer free shipping on Mercari, the label comes out of your pocket and Poshmark leaves you more on cheaper items. This page runs your item through the same calculators as each platform's own page.
Worked examples
- A $50 item with $8 shipping the buyer pays: Mercari takes $5.80 (10% of $58) and you keep $44.20 after the label; Poshmark takes $10.00 and you keep $40.00.
- The same $50 item with free shipping on Mercari and an $8 label: Mercari takes $5.00 and you keep $37.00; Poshmark still leaves you $40.00. With free shipping and an $8 label, the two tie at $80 and Mercari leaves you more above it.
- A $10 item: Poshmark takes its flat $2.95 and leaves you $7.05. Mercari with $8 buyer-paid shipping leaves you $8.20, but with free shipping and an $8 label it leaves you only $1.00.
Common questions
Is Mercari or Poshmark cheaper to sell on?
Mercari's fee is lower: 10% against Poshmark's 20% ($2.95 under $15). If the buyer pays for shipping on Mercari, Mercari leaves you more at every price. If you offer free shipping on Mercari, the label cost can make Poshmark better on cheaper items: with an $8 label, Poshmark leaves you more below $80.
How much do I keep on a $25 sale on Mercari and Poshmark?
On Poshmark you keep $20.00 (20% fee). On Mercari with $8 shipping the buyer pays, you keep $21.70 after the label; with free shipping and an $8 label, $14.50.
Does Mercari charge its fee on shipping?
Yes. Mercari's 10% applies to the item price and the shipping the buyer pays, so $8 of shipping costs you $0.80 in fees. Poshmark's fee is on the price only.
Who pays for shipping on Poshmark and Mercari?
On Poshmark the buyer pays Poshmark for the shipping label, so shipping does not come out of your earnings. On Mercari you choose: the buyer pays shipping, or you offer free shipping and the label is taken from your payout.
Do buyers pay extra on Mercari?
Yes. Mercari buyers pay a 3.6% Buyer Protection fee on the item and shipping. It is added to the buyer's total and does not come out of what you earn.
What does this comparison assume?
Mercari listings created or updated from January 6, 2025, paid out by free direct deposit (Instant Pay costs $3). Poshmark outside Texas, where a Seller Fee Tax applies to sellers with a Texas return address, and no shipping discount. Each platform's own calculator lets you change these.
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Sources
- Source: Fees on Mercari (Checked 2026-10-20)
- Source: Poshmark selling fees (Checked 2026-10-20)