Poshmark vs Mercari — which takes less?
| Poshmark | Mercari | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline rate | $2.95 under $15 / 20% at $15+ | 10% selling fee on item + shipping |
| $100 → fees | $20.00 | $10.00 |
| $100 → net | $80.00 | $90.00 |
Side-by-side quick reference
| Amount | Poshmark fees | Poshmark net | Mercari fees | Mercari net | Difference | Poshmark charge→net | Mercari charge→net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $2.95 | $7.05 | $1.00 | $9.00 | mercari +$1.95 | $12.95 | $11.12 |
| $25.00 | $5.00 | $20.00 | $2.50 | $22.50 | mercari +$2.50 | $31.25 | $27.78 |
| $50.00 | $10.00 | $40.00 | $5.00 | $45.00 | mercari +$5.00 | $62.50 | $55.56 |
| $100.00 | $20.00 | $80.00 | $10.00 | $90.00 | mercari +$10.00 | $125.00 | $111.12 |
| $250.00 | $50.00 | $200.00 | $25.00 | $225.00 | mercari +$25.00 | $312.50 | $277.78 |
| $500.00 | $100.00 | $400.00 | $50.00 | $450.00 | mercari +$50.00 | $625.00 | $555.56 |
| $1,000.00 | $200.00 | $800.00 | $100.00 | $900.00 | mercari +$100.00 | $1,250.00 | $1,111.12 |
Poshmark formula
$2.95 under $15 / 20% at $15+
$2.95 under $15 / 20% at $15+ — verified 2026-11-10
Mercari formula
10% selling fee on item + shipping
10% selling fee on item + shipping — verified 2026-11-10
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).
Mercari fee formula & hidden costs
10% selling fee on item + shipping
Worked example: $100.00 gross → $10.00 fees → $90.00 net. Reverse gross-up: charge = (target + fixed) / (1 − rate) → to net $100.00 charge $111.12.
Hidden fees to watch
- The 10% fee applies to item price + shipping charged to the buyer.
- Instant Pay costs $3 per payout; direct deposit under $10 costs $2.
- Mercari may charge a $2 cancellation fee and deducted-label costs on voided shipments.
- Promoting works via price drops, which quietly cuts your margin.
Frequently asked questions
Which takes less on a $100 sale: Poshmark or Mercari?
Poshmark takes $20.00 (net $80.00); Mercari takes $10.00 (net $90.00). Mercari wins by $10.00 at $100.
Which is better for international sellers, Poshmark or Mercari?
Poshmark: $2.95 under $15 / 20% at $15+. Mercari: 10% selling fee on item + shipping. Check the regional variants above — rates change materially by country.
What is the effective take rate difference between Poshmark and Mercari?
At $100, Poshmark takes 20.0% vs Mercari at 10.0% — a 10.0 point gap before modifiers.