Amazon vs Poshmark — which takes less?
| Amazon | Poshmark | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline rate | 8-17% referral fee by category ($0.30 min) + FBA fulfillment tiers | $2.95 under $15 / 20% at $15+ |
| $100 → fees | $15.00 | $20.00 |
| $100 → net | $85.00 | $80.00 |
Side-by-side quick reference
| Amount | Amazon fees | Amazon net | Poshmark fees | Poshmark net | Difference | Amazon charge→net | Poshmark charge→net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.50 | $8.50 | $2.95 | $7.05 | amazon +$1.45 | $11.77 | $12.95 |
| $25.00 | $3.75 | $21.25 | $5.00 | $20.00 | amazon +$1.25 | $29.42 | $31.25 |
| $50.00 | $7.50 | $42.50 | $10.00 | $40.00 | amazon +$2.50 | $58.83 | $62.50 |
| $100.00 | $15.00 | $85.00 | $20.00 | $80.00 | amazon +$5.00 | $117.65 | $125.00 |
| $250.00 | $37.50 | $212.50 | $50.00 | $200.00 | amazon +$12.50 | $294.12 | $312.50 |
| $500.00 | $75.00 | $425.00 | $100.00 | $400.00 | amazon +$25.00 | $588.24 | $625.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $150.00 | $850.00 | $200.00 | $800.00 | amazon +$50.00 | $1,176.48 | $1,250.00 |
Amazon formula
8-17% referral fee by category ($0.30 min) + FBA fulfillment tiers
8-17% referral fee by category ($0.30 min) + FBA fulfillment tiers — verified 2026-11-10
Poshmark formula
$2.95 under $15 / 20% at $15+
$2.95 under $15 / 20% at $15+ — verified 2026-11-10
Amazon fee formula & hidden costs
8-17% referral fee by category ($0.30 min) + FBA fulfillment tiers
Worked example: $100.00 gross → $15.00 fees → $85.00 net. Reverse gross-up: charge = (target + fixed) / (1 − rate) → to net $100.00 charge $117.65.
Hidden fees to watch
- The $0.30 minimum referral fee makes sub-$2 items effectively fee-locked.
- FBA adds fulfillment, monthly storage, aged-inventory and removal fees beyond referral.
- Media categories add a $1.80 closing fee per item.
- Refunds trigger a refund administration fee (~20% of the referral, capped).
- Low-price jewelry and beauty fee breaks flip at $250 and $10 thresholds.
Poshmark fee formula & hidden costs
$2.95 under $15 / 20% at $15+
Worked example: $100.00 gross → $20.00 fees → $80.00 net. Reverse gross-up: charge = (target + fixed) / (1 − rate) → to net $100.00 charge $125.00.
Hidden fees to watch
- The 20% cut applies to the full item price — bundles count as one order.
- Seller-funded shipping discounts come straight out of your earnings.
- No payment-processing line, but Poshmark holds funds until delivery is accepted.
- Under $15 the flat $2.95 means a $5 item nets just $2.05 (41% effective).
Frequently asked questions
Which takes less on a $100 sale: Amazon or Poshmark?
Amazon takes $15.00 (net $85.00); Poshmark takes $20.00 (net $80.00). Amazon wins by $5.00 at $100.
Which is better for international sellers, Amazon or Poshmark?
Amazon: 8-17% referral fee by category ($0.30 min) + FBA fulfillment tiers. Poshmark: $2.95 under $15 / 20% at $15+. Check the regional variants above — rates change materially by country.
What is the effective take rate difference between Amazon and Poshmark?
At $100, Amazon takes 15.0% vs Poshmark at 20.0% — a 5.0 point gap before modifiers.