If you're new to reselling, the app you pick first shapes your margins, your listing speed, and how fast you make your first sale. This guide compares the ten apps that matter most for beginners in 2026, using current fee rates pulled from each platform's own seller documentation. The goal is simple: help you start on the app where your specific inventory has the best chance of selling at the highest net profit.
Quick comparison: fees, audience, and best use
| App | Seller fee (2026) | Payment processing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinted | 0% seller fee (buyer pays Buyer Protection) | None on seller | Clothing, accessories, homeware |
| eBay | 13.6% final value fee (13.25% for most categories + 0.35% order fee) | Built into final value fee | Electronics, collectibles, auto parts |
| Depop | 0% selling fee (UK/US) | 3.3% + $0.45 (US) | Streetwear, Y2K, vintage fashion |
| Mercari | 10% selling fee | 2.9% + $0.50 (Mercari Payments) | General goods, toys, small electronics |
| Poshmark | $2.95 under $15; 20% at $15+ | Built into commission | Women's fashion, luxury, designer |
| Facebook Marketplace | 5% on shipped sales (or $0.40 under $8) | Built in (shipped); 0% local pickup | Bulky items, furniture, local deals |
| OfferUp | 12.9% + $0.30 on shipped sales | Built in; 0% local | Furniture, electronics, local pickup |
| Etsy | 6.5% transaction fee + $0.20 listing fee | 3% + $0.25 (Payment processing) | Vintage (20+ years), craft supplies, handmade |
| Tradesy | 7.9% + $0.50 commission | Built into commission | Designer fashion, luxury bags |
| Leboncoin (FR) | Free for individuals; 1.9-5% for Pro accounts | Optional paid boosts | French market, local + shipped goods |
Rates above are for standard US/UK individual sellers as of August 2026. Some apps apply different fees by category (eBay motors, Etsy large items) or country. Always confirm the live fee screen before pricing a new item.
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Track your reselling profit — free1. Vinted — lowest seller cost, largest clothing audience
Vinted is the cheapest mainstream reselling app for sellers in 2026. There is no mandatory seller fee in the US, UK, and most European markets — the buyer pays a Buyer Protection fee instead, which is shown at checkout and never deducted from your payout. Listing is free, and the app's audience is heavily weighted toward clothing, shoes, and accessories, which makes it the fastest place to sell fashion inventory.
For beginners, the main trade-off is shipping: Vinted's integrated shipping labels are pre-negotiated and cheap (often $3-$7 for small parcels in the US), but you have less flexibility than arranging your own. The lack of seller fees means your gross margin on a $25 clothing sale can be 70%+ if you sourced the item for $5 — significantly better than eBay's 13.6% deduction on the same sale.
Best for: clothing, shoes, accessories, homeware, small toys. Avoid for: electronics (small audience), bulky items (shipping limits).
2. eBay — the largest audience, highest fee
eBay remains the default for anything that isn't fast fashion: electronics, collectibles, auto parts, tools, and niche hobby items. The audience is unmatched — over 130 million active buyers globally — but the fee structure is the most complex of any app here. In 2026, most categories carry a 13.6% final value fee (13.25% standard + a 0.35% per-order fee, calculated on the total sale amount including shipping). Some categories differ: eBay Motors parts are 13.25%, and heavy/bulky items can reach 15% or more.
For beginners, eBay's advantage is reach: a vintage camera or a collectible trading card will sell faster here than anywhere else. The disadvantage is that fees eat into low-margin items — on a $20 sale, the 13.6% + $0.30 order fee means $3.02 in fees, leaving $16.98 before shipping and sourcing costs. Use eBay for items where the larger audience justifies the fee, and avoid it for commodity goods where Vinted or Mercari give you a better net.
Best for: electronics, collectibles, auto parts, tools, rare items. Avoid for: low-value commodity clothing (Vinted and Depop are cheaper).
3. Depop — streetwear and vintage fashion, low fees
Depop is a fashion-first app with a younger audience and a strong market for streetwear, Y2K, and vintage clothing. Since July 2024, US sellers pay 0% selling fee, with payment processing at 3.3% + $0.45 per transaction. UK sellers pay 0% selling fee plus 2.9% + £0.30 processing. The new optional Boosted Listings feature (12% of item price) can increase visibility but erodes margin if used indiscriminately.
For beginners with a fashion eye, Depop is an excellent second app alongside Vinted — same low-fee model, different audience. The listing flow is mobile-first and fast, and the built-in audience skews toward buyers who will pay a premium for curated vintage or branded streetwear.
Best for: streetwear, Y2K, vintage, branded fashion. Avoid for: electronics, homeware, non-fashion categories.
4. Mercari — simple fee, broad category support
Mercari charges a flat 10% selling fee plus 2.9% + $0.50 payment processing on every shipped sale. That puts it between Vinted (cheaper) and eBay (more expensive) on most items. The app's strength is simplicity: one fee rate across all categories, a clean listing flow, and a broad audience that buys everything from toys to small electronics to beauty products.
For beginners, Mercari is a good generalist app when your inventory doesn't fit Vinted's fashion-heavy audience or eBay's enthusiast base. The 10% flat fee is predictable, which makes pricing easier than eBay's category-dependent rates. On a $50 sale, total fees are $5.00 + $1.95 = $6.95, leaving $43.05 — better than eBay's $7.10 on the same sale, worse than Vinted's $0.
Best for: general goods, toys, beauty, small electronics. Avoid for: high-value designer items (Poshmark or Tradesy have more relevant audiences).
5. Poshmark — women's fashion and luxury
Poshmark's fee model is simple but steep: $2.95 flat fee on sales under $15, and 20% commission on sales of $15 or more. There is no separate payment processing fee — it's built into the commission. The audience is primarily women's fashion, with a strong secondary market for luxury and designer items.
For beginners, Poshmark makes sense for higher-priced fashion ($40+ dresses, designer handbags, premium denim) where the 20% commission is offset by the audience's willingness to pay full price. On a $10 sale, the $2.95 fee is 29.5% — avoid Poshmark for low-ticket items. On a $100 designer bag, the 20% ($20) fee is more than eBay's $13.90, but Poshmark's audience may deliver a faster sale at a higher price point.
Best for: women's fashion, luxury, designer items $40+. Avoid for: low-ticket items, electronics, non-fashion.
6. Facebook Marketplace — best for local and bulky items
Facebook Marketplace charges 5% on shipped sales (or $0.40 on sales under $8) and 0% on local pickup deals. The local pickup option is what makes it valuable for beginners: furniture, large electronics, and bulky items that are expensive to ship can be sold locally with no platform fee at all.
The audience is enormous (Facebook's user base) and hyper-local, which means faster sales for items buyers can pick up the same day. The trade-off is safety and payment: local deals are usually cash or Venmo, and Facebook doesn't offer the same seller protection as dedicated marketplaces. For beginners, Facebook Marketplace is the best app for furniture, appliances, and large items — anything where shipping would eat the margin.
Best for: furniture, bulky items, local deals, free pickup. Avoid for: shipped low-value items (5% + processing is more than Vinted's 0%).
7. OfferUp — local-first with shipping option
OfferUp merged with Letgo in 2020 and now operates as a local-first marketplace with optional shipping. Shipped sales carry a 12.9% + $0.30 seller fee, while local pickup deals are free. The audience is concentrated in the US and skews toward furniture, electronics, and household goods.
For beginners, OfferUp is a strong alternative to Facebook Marketplace in regions where it has density — the app's rating system and TruYou verification make local deals feel safer than a pure Facebook listing. Use it for the same bulky and local categories as Facebook Marketplace, and avoid it for shipped sales (the 12.9% fee is higher than eBay's 13.6% on most items once you factor in the $0.30 fixed portion, but eBay's audience is larger).
Best for: local furniture, electronics, household goods. Avoid for: shipped sales (use Mercari or eBay instead).
8. Etsy — vintage (20+ years) and craft supplies
Etsy is the marketplace for vintage items (20+ years old), craft supplies, and handmade goods. The fee structure: $0.20 listing fee per item (listings expire after 4 months), 6.5% transaction fee on the sale total, and 3% + $0.25 payment processing. On a $50 vintage sale, total fees are $0.20 + $3.25 + $1.75 = $5.20, leaving $44.80 — competitive with Mercari and better than eBay for the same sale.
For beginners with vintage inventory (clothing, jewelry, home decor from the 1980s or earlier), Etsy's audience is more targeted than eBay's and willing to pay a premium for curated vintage. The listing fee is the main drawback — every unsold listing costs $0.20, so list only items you're confident will sell within 4 months.
Best for: vintage (20+ years), craft supplies, handmade. Avoid for: modern clothing, electronics, non-vintage goods (not allowed).
9. Tradesy — designer fashion, premium audience
Tradesy specializes in designer fashion, luxury handbags, and high-end clothing. The fee is 7.9% + $0.50 commission on each sale — lower than Poshmark's 20% and significantly lower than eBay for the same luxury item. Tradesy handles authentication and shipping, which reduces the operational burden for beginners selling high-value items.
For beginners with access to authentic designer inventory (thrifted luxury, estate sales, outlet sourcing), Tradesy offers a better net than Poshmark on most items. On a $200 designer bag, Tradesy's fee is $16.30 vs Poshmark's $40 — a $23.70 difference per sale. The trade-off is a smaller audience than Poshmark and a slower sell-through rate for non-iconic brands.
Best for: designer handbags, luxury fashion, authenticated high-end items. Avoid for: non-designer fashion, low-ticket items (the $0.50 fixed fee hurts under $20).
10. Leboncoin — the French market default
For beginners selling to the French market (or sourcing there), Leboncoin is the dominant local marketplace. Individual sellers pay no commission on standard listings; Pro accounts pay 1.9-5% depending on category. Optional paid boosts (from €1-€10) increase visibility but aren't required. The audience is primarily French, and the platform supports both local pickup and shipped sales.
For English-speaking beginners, Leboncoin is a niche choice — relevant only if you're based in France or targeting French buyers. But for clothing, furniture, and general goods sold locally in France, it has no real competitor at the same fee level (0% for individuals).
Best for: French market, local deals, furniture, general goods. Avoid for: non-French markets (the audience is almost entirely French).
How to choose the right app for your niche
The right app depends on what you sell and where your buyers are. Here's a quick decision guide:
- Clothing (fast fashion, everyday brands): Vinted first, Depop second. Both have 0% seller fees and large fashion audiences. Avoid eBay (13.6% fee eats low margins).
- Streetwear and vintage fashion: Depop first, Vinted second. Depop's audience pays a premium for curated vintage and branded streetwear.
- Women's fashion and designer ($40+): Poshmark first for speed, Tradesy for lower fees on designer items. Cross-list on Vinted for additional reach.
- Electronics and tech: eBay first (largest audience), Mercari second. Avoid Vinted (small electronics audience).
- Collectibles and rare items: eBay first — no competitor matches its audience for niche collectibles.
- Furniture and bulky items: Facebook Marketplace local pickup first, OfferUp second. Shipping bulky items on any app will eat the margin.
- Vintage (20+ years): Etsy first for curated vintage, eBay second for broader reach.
- General goods (toys, beauty, misc): Mercari first (simple 10% fee), eBay second.
5 tips to start reselling profitably in 2026
- Start with what you own. List 5-10 items from your closet or garage on a 0%-fee app (Vinted, Depop) to learn the listing flow and make your first sale with zero inventory cost.
- Track every cost from day one. Sourcing price, platform fees, shipping, packaging — without tracking, you can't know your real margin. Margeo does this automatically per item, free.
- Photography beats description. Natural light, clean background, and multiple angles sell faster than long descriptions. A 2-minute photo setup (white sheet + window light) increases sell-through rate significantly.
- Price based on net, not gross. A $25 sale on Vinted nets $25; on eBay it nets $21.38; on Poshmark it nets $20. Price the same item higher on higher-fee platforms to maintain the same net profit.
- Cross-list on 2-3 apps. Different apps have different audiences. The same vintage jacket might sell in 3 days on Depop and sit for 3 weeks on eBay. Cross-listing increases sell-through rate — just remove sold items promptly to avoid double-selling.
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Sources: Vinted Help (buyer protection fees), eBay seller fee pages (2026 rates), Depop Help Centre (seller fees, boosted listings), Mercari fee schedule, Poshmark fee schedule, Facebook Marketplace Commerce policies, OfferUp seller fees, Etsy fee schedule, Tradesy seller fees, Leboncoin fee pages — consulted August 2026. Fee rates change by market and over time; always verify the live fee screen before pricing decisions.