Marketplace Category Rates Directory
Browse and search official 2026 fee schedules across all product categories for eBay, Amazon, Etsy, Mercari, and Poshmark.
Category Rates & Platform Fee Directories
Exhaustive 2026 fee schedules across eBay, Amazon, Etsy, Mercari, Poshmark, Depop, Shopify, and PayPal.
Direct comparison of baseline commission cuts, payment processing rates, and monthly store/listing requirements.
| Marketplace | Selling Commission | Payment Processing Fee | Listing / Store Cost | Typical Total Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depop (US/UK) | 0.0% (Zero Commission) | 3.3% + $0.45 (US) / 2.9% + £0.30 (UK) | $0.00 Free unlimited | ~3.5% - 4.5% |
| Shopify Store | 0.0% (Direct Sale) | 2.9% + $0.30 (Basic Plan) | $39.00 / month | ~2.9% + $0.30 |
| Mercari | 10.0% Flat | $0.00 (0% for sellers) | $0.00 Free unlimited | 10.0% Flat |
| Etsy | 6.5% Transaction | 3.0% + $0.25 (US Payments) | $0.20 per 4-month listing | ~9.8% - 11.5% |
| eBay | 13.25% (Standard) | Included in FVF ($0.30 - $0.40 order fee) | 250 free/mo ($0.35 extra) | ~13.5% - 15.0% |
| Amazon FBM | 15.0% (Category Avg) | Included in referral cut | $39.99/mo (Pro) or $0.99/item | ~15.0% - 17.0% |
| Poshmark | 20.0% ($2.95 under $15) | Included in 20% (0% extra) | $0.00 Free unlimited | 20.0% Flat |
Marketplace Fee Documentation & Frequently Asked Questions
Official 2026 fee schedules, commission matrices, store subscriptions, and margin calculation formulas for multi-channel e-commerce sellers.
Which online selling platform has the lowest fees in 2026?
In the US & UK, **Depop** charges 0% seller commission (only 3.3% + $0.45 payment processing). **Mercari** charges a flat 10% selling fee with 0% seller processing. **Etsy** charges ~9.5% + $0.45 (6.5% transaction + 3% processing + $0.20 listing). **eBay** averages 13.25% + $0.40. **Amazon** charges 15% referral commission. **Poshmark** charges a flat 20% commission. For private sellers in the UK, **eBay UK** is 0% Final Value Fee.
What fees does eBay charge you?
eBay charges two main fees: (1) Insertion fees — 250 free listings per month, then $0.35 per listing; and (2) Final Value Fees (FVF) averaging 13.25% + $0.30–$0.40 per order on the total amount received from the buyer (item price + shipping + sales tax). Optional fees include Store Subscriptions, Promoted Listings ads, and listing upgrades.
What are the exact Etsy fees in 2026?
Etsy charges: (1) $0.20 listing fee per item every 4 months; (2) 6.5% transaction fee on the total sale (item + shipping + gift wrap); (3) Etsy Payments processing fee (3.0% + $0.25 in the US; 4.0% + £0.20 in the UK); and (4) Optional 12%–15% Offsite Ads fee on sales originating from external search ads.
What does Amazon charge for seller fees?
Amazon charges: (1) Category Referral Fees (standard 15% for general merchandise, 8% for consumer electronics, 17% for apparel > $20); (2) Selling Plan fees ($0.99 per item sold on Individual plan, or $39.99/month on Professional plan); and (3) Optional FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) pick & pack fees ($3.22–$7.50+ per unit).
How much does Poshmark charge in fees, and does Poshmark still take 20%?
Yes, Poshmark takes a flat 20% commission on all sales of $15.00 or more, and a flat $2.95 fee on sales under $15.00. Poshmark's 20% fee includes all credit card processing fees, prepaid USPS Priority Mail shipping labels up to 5 lbs, and free luxury authentication on items $500+.
How much does Depop charge you, and does Depop still have a 10% fee?
Depop eliminated its 10% selling fee in the US and UK, giving sellers a 0% selling fee structure. Sellers only pay standard Depop Payments processing (3.3% + $0.45 in the US; 2.9% + £0.30 in the UK). In other countries, Depop charges 10% plus PayPal processing.
How much are Mercari fees in 2026?
Mercari US charges a flat 10% selling commission when an item completes. Mercari charges sellers 0% payment processing fees. Standard ACH direct deposits over $10 are free ($2.00 fee under $10), while Instant Pay transfers cost $3.00.
How much are Shopify fees, and does Shopify charge transaction fees?
Shopify charges a monthly subscription: Basic ($39/mo), Shopify ($105/mo), Advanced ($399/mo), plus credit card processing (2.4%–2.9% + $0.30). If you use Shopify Payments, there are 0% transaction fees. Third-party gateways incur a 0.6%–2.0% transaction fee.
How much does PayPal charge for Goods and Services vs Invoicing?
In the US, PayPal charges 2.99% + $0.49 for standard online checkout, and 3.49% + $0.49 for PayPal Invoicing and Goods & Services payments. In the UK, standard rate is 2.90% + £0.30. International cross-border payments incur an additional +1.50% surcharge.
Which is cheaper, Etsy or eBay?
For lightweight handmade goods, Etsy is typically cheaper (~9.5% + $0.45 total fee vs eBay's 13.25% + $0.40). However, Etsy charges a recurring $0.20 fee every 4 months per listing whether it sells or not, whereas eBay offers 250 free monthly listings with no renewal fee.
How do you calculate take-home net profit across multiple platforms?
Net Profit = Gross Sale (Price + Buyer Shipping) - Platform Commission - Payment Processing Fees - Listing Fees - Ad Costs - Item Acquisition Cost (COGS) - Actual Shipping Cost. Use our multi-marketplace calculator to compare take-home earnings across all 8 platforms side-by-side.