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Cheapest marketplace to sell on in 2026 (ranked by seller fee)

By MarketFee editorial · 2026-06-28

In short: Vinted charges sellers nothing (the buyer pays a protection fee). Mercari (2.9% + $0.50) and Depop (0% selling + 3.3% + $0.45 processing for US/UK) are next. eBay is ~13.6% + $0.30-$0.40, Etsy ~9.5% + $0.45, and Amazon 8%-45% plus FBA. Poshmark is the priciest at 20% over $15. But the cheapest fee only pays off if the marketplace has buyers for your product.

The fee a marketplace charges sellers ranges from zero to over 40%. Here is the 2026 ranking by the effective fee a seller pays on a $50 sale.

Ranked by seller fee (lowest first)

MarketplaceSeller feeEffective on $50
VintedNo seller fee (buyer pays)0%
Mercari2.9% + $0.50~3.9%
Depop (US/UK)0% selling + 3.3% + $0.45~4.2%
Bonanza~3.5% base~4.5%
Reverb5% + processing~8-9%
TikTok Shop6%~6%
Etsy6.5% + $0.20 + 3% + $0.25~9.9%
StockX8-9.5% + 3%~11-12.5%
eBay~13.6% + $0.30-$0.40~14.4%
Amazon8-45% (15% typical) + FBA~15%+
Poshmark20% over $15~20%

See the live, sortable version on the lowest-fee marketplace ranking.

Cheap fees vs real reach

A 0% fee on a marketplace with no buyers earns you nothing. The right question is fee per actual sale:

Watch the hidden costs

The headline rate is rarely the whole story. eBay and Amazon charge the percentage on shipping too; Etsy adds a mandatory Offsite Ads fee above $10k/year; TikTok Shop’s real cost climbs once you pay creator commissions. Always run your own numbers in the profit calculator.

Snapshot June 2026 - marketplaces change fees; verify on each official fee page.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest marketplace for sellers in 2026?

Vinted charges sellers no fee at all (the buyer pays). Among marketplaces with a seller fee, Mercari (2.9% + $0.50) and Depop (0% selling fee for US/UK plus 3.3% + $0.45 processing) are the cheapest.

Which marketplace takes the biggest cut?

Poshmark takes 20% on sales of $15 or more, and Amazon's referral fee can reach 45% in the Device Accessories category (15% is typical). Add FBA and Amazon's all-in take often hits 30-40%.

Is the lowest-fee marketplace always best?

No. A low fee is worthless if no one is browsing for your product there. Match the marketplace to your category: Reverb for instruments, StockX for sneakers, Etsy for handmade, eBay for used goods.

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Last updated: 2026-06-28