eBay vs Poshmark fees (2026)
Both platforms resell clothing and goods, but their fee models pull in different directions: eBay's percentage-heavy cut grows with price, while Poshmark's flat fee is cheap at the low end and expensive at the high end.
The fee structures side by side
| eBay (no store) | Poshmark | |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | 13.6% of the total amount — item plus shipping charged (2.35% on the portion above $7,500) | 20% of the item price |
| Low-price flat option | — | $2.95 flat on items of $15 or less |
| Fixed per-order fee | $0.30 on orders of $10.00 or less and $0.40 above | None |
| International buyer | +1.65% surcharge when the buyer is registered outside the US | — |
| Listing cost | Free — first 250/month, then $0.35 per listing | Free |
| Shipping | You set rates; buyer pays — and the fee applies to that amount too | Buyer pays (prepaid label); commission excludes it |
US seller rates as of 2026, no store subscription. Store tiers and category exceptions not shown — see the calculators for details.
What each takes at real prices
Approximate platform take on a typical sale (US, domestic buyer; eBay figure includes shipping you charge — Poshmark's commission applies to the item only):
| Sale | eBay takes | Poshmark takes |
|---|---|---|
| $12 item | ~$2.03 (13.6% × $12 + $0.40) | $2.95 flat |
| $25 item (+$5 ship) | ~$4.48 | $5.00 (20% of $25) |
| $100 item (+$5 ship) | ~$14.68 | $20.00 (20% of $100) |
The bottom line
- Small sales favor eBay's percentage. Whenever the item price is $15 or less (so Poshmark charges its flat fee) and the total amount of the sale (item plus shipping charged) stays under $18.75, eBay's 13.6% plus its per-order fee ($0.30 on orders of $10.00 or less and $0.40 above) comes to less than Poshmark's flat $2.95.
- Higher prices favor eBay too. With a $5 shipping charge, the crossover sits near a $16.88 item price: above it, Poshmark's 20% costs more than eBay's 13.6% + fixed fee.
- Poshmark's window is narrow. At a $5 shipping charge, its fee is the lower of the two only for item prices between roughly $13.75 and $16.88 — the band around the $15 threshold where the flat fee ends and the 20% rate begins.
- Free shipping favors eBay at every price. If you charge the buyer nothing for shipping, eBay's fee stays below Poshmark's across the whole range — the flat $2.95 never catches the percentage at these rates.
The pattern holds because the two fee bases differ: eBay takes 13.6% of everything the buyer pays you, Poshmark takes 20% of the item only. The wider your shipping charge, the further the crossover moves in eBay's favor.
Beyond fees
- Audience: eBay is a general marketplace with search-driven buyers; Poshmark is a social, fashion-first community where shares and follows drive sales.
- Effort: Poshmark's prepaid labels and flat rules are simpler; eBay gives more control but more levers to learn.
- Crosslisting is common — many sellers list on both and let the item sell where it sells.
Frequently asked questions
Which platform charges less, eBay or Poshmark?
It depends on the size of the sale. Below a total sale of $18.75 (item plus shipping charged), eBay's 13.6% plus its per-order fee ($0.30 on orders of $10.00 or less and $0.40 above) comes to under $2.95 — less than Poshmark's flat fee on a $15 item, and well under its 20% on anything pricier. On higher-priced items Poshmark's 20% grows faster: with a $5 shipping charge the crossover sits near a $16.88 item price, and above it eBay's fees are lower. Rates as of 2026 — confirm on ebay.com and poshmark.com.
Does Poshmark take a cut of shipping?
No. Poshmark's commission applies to the item price only, and the buyer pays for the prepaid shipping label separately. eBay's final value fee applies to the total amount of the sale, including the shipping you charge the buyer — which is why the fee comparison shifts with your shipping price.
What is the Poshmark $15 rule?
Items selling for $15 or less carry a flat $2.95 commission instead of 20%. Just above the threshold the fee can step up: a $15.01 sale pays $3.00 versus $2.95 at $15 — so the flat fee stays the better deal until the 20% rate catches up at higher prices.
Run your exact numbers: eBay fee calculator · Poshmark fee calculator. Rates as of 2026 — confirm on ebay.com and poshmark.com.