StockX vs Poshmark — which takes less?
| StockX | Poshmark | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline rate | 9% (L1) → 7% (L5) seller fee + 3% payment processing | $2.95 under $15 / 20% at $15+ |
| $100 → fees | $12.00 | $20.00 |
| $100 → net | $88.00 | $80.00 |
Side-by-side quick reference
| Amount | StockX fees | StockX net | Poshmark fees | Poshmark net | Difference | StockX charge→net | Poshmark charge→net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.20 | $8.80 | $2.95 | $7.05 | stockx +$1.75 | $11.37 | $12.95 |
| $25.00 | $3.00 | $22.00 | $5.00 | $20.00 | stockx +$2.00 | $28.41 | $31.25 |
| $50.00 | $6.00 | $44.00 | $10.00 | $40.00 | stockx +$4.00 | $56.82 | $62.50 |
| $100.00 | $12.00 | $88.00 | $20.00 | $80.00 | stockx +$8.00 | $113.64 | $125.00 |
| $250.00 | $30.00 | $220.00 | $50.00 | $200.00 | stockx +$20.00 | $284.10 | $312.50 |
| $500.00 | $60.00 | $440.00 | $100.00 | $400.00 | stockx +$40.00 | $568.19 | $625.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $120.00 | $880.00 | $200.00 | $800.00 | stockx +$80.00 | $1,136.37 | $1,250.00 |
StockX formula
9% (L1) → 7% (L5) seller fee + 3% payment processing; payment processing 3.00% + $0.00
9% (L1) → 7% (L5) seller fee + 3% payment processing — verified 2026-11-10
Poshmark formula
$2.95 under $15 / 20% at $15+
$2.95 under $15 / 20% at $15+ — verified 2026-11-10
StockX fee formula & hidden costs
9% (L1) → 7% (L5) seller fee + 3% payment processing; payment processing 3.00% + $0.00
Worked example: $100.00 gross → $12.00 fees → $88.00 net. Reverse gross-up: charge = (target + fixed) / (1 − rate) → to net $100.00 charge $113.64.
Hidden fees to watch
- The 3% payment processing fee applies on top of the seller transaction fee.
- StockX charges sellers a shipping label fee that varies by item size and region.
- Authentication failure can cost the item plus a penalty — model a failure allowance.
- International sellers face higher payment processing and FX conversion on payout.
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: StockX or Poshmark?
StockX takes $12.00 (net $88.00); Poshmark takes $20.00 (net $80.00). StockX wins by $8.00 at $100.
Which is better for international sellers, StockX or Poshmark?
StockX: 9% (L1) → 7% (L5) seller fee + 3% payment processing. 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 StockX and Poshmark?
At $100, StockX takes 12.0% vs Poshmark at 20.0% — a 8.0 point gap before modifiers.