How each platform charges (2026)
| Vinted US | Poshmark | |
|---|---|---|
| Seller commission | 0% | 20% on sales over $15 |
| Small-sale fee | None | $2.95 flat on sales ≤ $15 |
| Who pays protection | Buyer (~5% + $0.70) | Included in seller fee |
| Listing fee | Free | Free |
| Shipping labels | Prepaid in app (buyer usually pays) | Prepaid discounted labels |
Vinted's model shifts cost to the buyer at checkout. Poshmark's model takes a slice from the seller but bundles buyer protection and shipping discounts into that 20%. Neither is "free" — the question is where the friction shows up in your pricing.
Worked example 1: $30 Madewell top
You thrift a Madewell blouse for $5.99 and list it at $30.
| Line item | Vinted | Poshmark |
|---|---|---|
| Sale price | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Platform fee (seller) | $0.00 | −$6.00 (20%) |
| You receive | $30.00 | $24.00 |
| Item cost | −$5.99 | −$5.99 |
| Supplies | −$0.25 | −$0.25 |
| Net profit | $23.76 | $17.76 |
Same buyer price, same sourcing cost — Vinted leaves you $6.00 more. On 25 sales a month that is $150 in fee savings alone.
Worked example 2: $80 Lululemon jacket
Higher ticket, where Poshmark's audience sometimes pays faster.
| Line item | Vinted | Poshmark |
|---|---|---|
| Sale price | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Platform fee (seller) | $0.00 | −$16.00 (20%) |
| You receive | $80.00 | $64.00 |
| Item cost | −$18.00 | −$18.00 |
| Net profit | $62.00 | $46.00 |
The fee gap widens to $16 per sale. Poshmark can still win if the jacket sells in 3 days there vs 21 days on Vinted — but only if you model time as a cost. A $46 profit after 3 days beats $62 after a month of relisting.
When Vinted wins on fees
- Volume thrift flips ($15–$45 ASP) — fee savings compound fast.
- Thin margins — if you source at $4–$8 and sell at $22–$35, Poshmark's 20% can erase half your profit.
- Kids' bundles — multi-piece lots where every dollar of seller fee matters.
When Poshmark still makes sense
- Designer and premium ($80–$300+) — buyers expect authentication culture and pay up.
- Posh Parties and sharing — built-in traffic spikes for active sellers (time cost, but real velocity).
- NWT boutique inventory — tags-on Madewell, Anthropologie, Reformation at full retail comps.
Smart resellers in 2026 run both: Vinted for volume mall-brand flips, Poshmark for hero pieces. The mistake is picking one platform from fee tables alone without tracking sell-through.
Track net profit across both platforms
Neither app shows COGS or true margin. When you cross-list the same SKU, you need per-platform sale price, fee, days-to-sell and purchase cost in one ledger — especially before a 1099-K from Vinted at $600 gross.
Margeo's Vinted tracker logs item cost and sale price per flip. Use the profit calculator before you buy inventory, and see our full platform fee comparison for eBay and Mercari too.
FAQ
Does Vinted charge seller fees in the US?
No — 0% on the seller side. Buyers pay Buyer Protection (~5% + $0.70) on top of your price.
What is Poshmark's seller fee in 2026?
20% on sales over $15, or a flat $2.95 on sales of $15 or less.
Which is cheaper for a $30 sale?
Vinted by $6.00 in platform fees alone ($30.00 vs $24.00 received).
When should I use Poshmark instead of Vinted?
When higher ASP, faster sell-through on premium inventory, or Posh Party traffic justifies the 20% cut.