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eBay vs Depop fees: what you keep on each sale
On a $25 sale you keep $21.20 on eBay and $23.72 on Depop, $2.52 more on Depop. You keep more on eBay at every price from $1.00 to $1.43; Depop leaves you more at every price from $1.51 to $25,000.00, because Depop's lower percentage outweighs its higher fixed fee ($0.45 a sale, against $0.30 on eBay). Between $1.44 and $1.50, the two tie to the cent. Fees from eBay's and Depop's own fee pages, checked ; item price only, before shipping, tax and your costs.
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eBay owns Depop. eBay completed its purchase of Depop on . Depop keeps its own brand and app, and its help center says no changes to fees or payments are planned at this time (tracker entry with sources).
What you keep at $5 to $100
Item price only: no shipping charged, no sales tax, no item or postage costs. eBay: most categories.
| Sale price | eBay fees | You keep on eBay | Depop fees | You keep on Depop | You keep more on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5.00 | $0.98 (19.6%) | $4.02 | $0.62 (12.4%) | $4.38 | Depop +$0.36 |
| $10.00 | $1.66 (16.6%) | $8.34 | $0.78 (7.8%) | $9.22 | Depop +$0.88 |
| $15.00 | $2.44 (16.3%) | $12.56 | $0.95 (6.3%) | $14.05 | Depop +$1.49 |
| $25.00 | $3.80 (15.2%) | $21.20 | $1.28 (5.1%) | $23.72 | Depop +$2.52 |
| $50.00 | $7.20 (14.4%) | $42.80 | $2.10 (4.2%) | $47.90 | Depop +$5.10 |
| $100.00 | $14.00 (14%) | $86.00 | $3.75 (3.8%) | $96.25 | Depop +$10.25 |
With $5 buyer-paid shipping and 8% sales tax
Here the fee bases split apart. The buyer pays $5 for shipping and you spend the same $5 on the label, so what's left is the item price minus fees. 8% is an example tax rate, not an average; rates vary by place.
| Item price | eBay fees | You keep on eBay | Depop fees | You keep on Depop | You keep more on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5.00 | $1.87 | $3.13 | $0.81 | $4.19 | Depop +$1.06 |
| $10.00 | $2.60 | $7.40 | $0.98 | $9.02 | Depop +$1.62 |
| $15.00 | $3.34 | $11.66 | $1.16 | $13.84 | Depop +$2.18 |
| $25.00 | $4.81 | $20.19 | $1.52 | $23.48 | Depop +$3.29 |
| $50.00 | $8.48 | $41.52 | $2.41 | $47.59 | Depop +$6.07 |
| $100.00 | $15.82 | $84.18 | $4.19 | $95.81 | Depop +$11.63 |
Where the winner flips
We ran both fee schedules at every price from $1 to $25,000, one cent at a time.
- Item price only: You keep more on eBay at every price from $1.00 to $1.43, and on Depop from $1.51 to $25,000.00, because Depop's lower percentage outweighs its higher fixed fee ($0.45 a sale, against $0.30 on eBay). Between $1.44 and $1.50, the two tie to the cent.
- With $5 shipping and 8% tax: You keep more on Depop at every price from $1 to $25,000.
If the Depop sale came from a Boosted Listing (12%)
Depop adds its Boosted Listings fee of 12% of the item price only when a buyer interacted with your boosted listing and bought within 28 days (Depop: Boosted Listings). Here is the worst case, every sale boosted, using a Depop shipping label.
| Sale price | eBay fees | You keep on eBay | Depop fees | You keep on Depop | You keep more on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5.00 | $0.98 | $4.02 | $1.22 | $3.78 | eBay +$0.24 |
| $10.00 | $1.66 | $8.34 | $1.98 | $8.02 | eBay +$0.32 |
| $15.00 | $2.44 | $12.56 | $2.75 | $12.25 | eBay +$0.31 |
| $25.00 | $3.80 | $21.20 | $4.28 | $20.72 | eBay +$0.48 |
| $50.00 | $7.20 | $42.80 | $8.10 | $41.90 | eBay +$0.90 |
| $100.00 | $14.00 | $86.00 | $15.75 | $84.25 | eBay +$1.75 |
What each platform charges on shipping and tax
| Fee rule | eBay | Depop |
|---|---|---|
| Headline fee | 13.6% of the total (15.3% for books, movies and music) + $0.30 or $0.40 per order | No selling fee for US sellers; 3.3% + $0.45 payment processing |
| What the fee is figured on | Final value fee is a percentage of the total amount of the sale: item price, handling, shipping charged to the buyer, and sales tax. | Payment processing is charged on the item price plus shipping and any applicable taxes. |
| Fee on shipping? | Yes: $0.68 more in fees on $5 of shipping ($25 sale), from the final value fee | Yes: $0.16 more in fees on $5 of shipping ($25 sale), from payment processing |
| Fee on sales tax? | Yes: $0.27 more in fees on 8% tax ($25 sale), from the final value fee | Yes: $0.06 more in fees on 8% tax ($25 sale), from payment processing |
| Shipping label | You set the shipping charge (or offer free shipping) and buy the label, through eBay Labels or elsewhere. | Use a Depop shipping label or arrange your own shipping. |
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2026 fee and shipping changes on eBay and Depop
From our change tracker, newest first. Each entry has the source, the dates and the effect on a $10, $25 and $50 sale.
eBay
- eBay raises its seller currency conversion charge to 3.25% Fees · effective
- eBay Labels skip most of the USPS holiday increase Postage · effective
- eBay Labels: Ground Advantage 0-2 lb up $0.10, Flat Rate up $0.30 Postage · effective
- eBay Labels: Ground Advantage 3-5 lb up $1 to Zone 5, $2 to Zones 6-8 Postage · effective
- eBay Labels: Ground Advantage 3-5 lb up $0.10 Postage · effective
- eBay raises its penalty fees for sellers who stay Below Standard or keep a high 'not as described' rate Fees · effective
Common questions
Is eBay or Depop cheaper to sell on?
On a $25 sale you keep $21.20 on eBay and $23.72 on Depop, $2.52 more on Depop. Item price only, fees checked Oct 14, 2026. You keep more on eBay at every price from $1.00 to $1.43, and on Depop from $1.51 to $25,000.00, because Depop's lower percentage outweighs its higher fixed fee ($0.45 a sale, against $0.30 on eBay). Between $1.44 and $1.50, the two tie to the cent.
Do eBay and Depop take a fee on shipping?
On a $25 sale with $5 of buyer-paid shipping: eBay: yes, $0.68 more on $5 of shipping, from the final value fee. Depop: yes, $0.16 more on $5 of shipping, from payment processing.
Do eBay and Depop figure their fees on sales tax?
On a $25 sale with an example 8% sales tax: eBay: yes, $0.27 more on 8% tax, from the final value fee. Depop: yes, $0.06 more on 8% tax, from payment processing. The tax itself isn't yours to keep on either platform. General information, not tax advice.
Does Depop charge its 12% boosting fee on every sale?
No. Depop charges its Boosted Listings fee only when a buyer interacted with your boosted listing and bought within 28 days, and only if you boost. On a $25 sale with a Depop shipping label, a boosted sale leaves you $20.72 instead of $23.72.
How we compared
- Fees come from each platform's own US fee page as checked on Oct 14, 2026, run through the same code as our calculators. Each fee line is rounded to the cent, the way the platforms show it.
- Selling at the same price on both platforms is a simplification. Buyers, prices, how fast items sell, and shipping differ from one platform to the other.
- No optional ads, boosts or promotions unless a section says so. eBay sellers rated Below Standard pay more (see the table above).
- Sales tax appears only to show whether a fee is figured on it. General information, not tax advice: check with a tax pro about your own situation.
Sources
Rates verified on from each official page below.
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