Introduction

In early 2021, I listed a vintage Guess denim jacket—oversized, washed-out, classic Y2K energy—on Poshmark for $45. It sat there for nine days with barely a like. Just out of curiosity, I uploaded it to Depop with the exact same photos. It sold in 27 minutes to a buyer in Chicago who said, “This is EXACTLY the vibe I want.”

That single moment changed how I thought about resale platforms. I realized I didn’t need to be a full-time reseller to see the differences. Even as a casual seller cleaning out my closet, the “depop vs poshmark” question mattered because each platform attracts totally different buyers, with totally different expectations.

And here’s where it gets interesting: Depop rewards curation and aesthetic, while Poshmark rewards consistency and brand familiarity. So depending on what’s in your closet—Nike hoodies, Aritzia tops, Levi’s jeans, Doc Martens, vintage tees—the winner flips.

Let’s break this down in a way that’s actually useful for everyday sellers.

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Depop vs Poshmark: A Complete Seller Breakdown

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Depop vs Poshmark Audience Differences

Depop Audience

• Younger (Gen Z-heavy)

• Loves Y2K, 90s, retro, oversized

• Follows “aesthetic” sellers

• Buys based on vibe, not brand

• Responds to creative photos

Poshmark Audience

• More millennial and older

• Brand-driven shoppers

• Focused on quality basics

• More trust in seller ratings

• Likes clean, catalog-style photos

Personal Anecdote #1

In 2022, I listed a pair of Levi’s 550 jeans, heavily distressed. Zero interest on Poshmark. On Depop, they got 22 likes in three hours and sold that night.

Honest limitation

Depop buyers won’t care about your Banana Republic cardigan. Poshmark buyers will.

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Selling on Depop vs Poshmark 

Depop Sells Best:

• Vintage denim

• Graphic tees

• Y2K/90s jackets

• Chunky sneakers

• Oversized hoodies

• Streetwear

• Unique silhouettes

Poshmark Sells Best:

• Lululemon

• Aritzia

• Zara

• Nike & Adidas basics

• J.Crew

• Free People

• Office wear

• Dresses

• Athleisure

Personal Anecdote #2

I once sold a Free People tunic on Poshmark for $38 after it sat on Depop for 2 weeks. But I sold a vintage Coca-Cola tee on Depop for $28 after it sat for months on Poshmark.

Parenthetical aside

(It’s not that Poshmark hates vintage—it’s that Depop buyers actively seek it out.)

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Depop vs Poshmark Fees 

This matters more than most new sellers realize.

Poshmark Fees

• 20% commission over $15

• $2.95 flat fee under $15

Depop Fees

• 10% selling fee

• • 2.9% + $0.30 payment fee

• Some sellers use Depop shipping, some use their own

Real-World Example

$30 sale on Poshmark:

• Payout: $24

$30 sale on Depop:

• 10% fee = $3

• Payment fee ≈ $1.17

• Payout: ~$25.83

Opinion

Depop sounds cheaper, but shipping choices complicate things.

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Comparison Table — Depop vs Poshmark

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Depop vs Poshmark Selling Style

Depop Selling Workflow

• Creative photos

• Aesthetic feed

• Hashtags matter

• Descriptions can be minimal (shockingly minimal sometimes)

• Buyers message more casually

Poshmark Selling Workflow

• Clean cover shot matters

• Share your closet

• Offer to likers

• Respond quickly

• List frequently

Personal Anecdote #3

In 2023, I tested posting the same pair of Nike Air Max on both platforms. Depop got likes immediately but no buyers. Poshmark had fewer likes but the buyer paid full price in 48 hours.

Failure admission

I tried creative Depop-style photos on Poshmark once. They tanked. Posh buyers want clarity, not mood.

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Depop vs Poshmark: Which Has Faster Sales?

Here’s where the marketplaces flip depending on style:

Depop is faster for:

• Graphic tees

• Vintage jeans

• Retro jackets

• 90s sneakers

• Oversized sweatshirts

Poshmark is faster for:

• Lululemon

• Zara

• Aritzia

• J.Crew

• Nike basics

• Dresses & office wear

Parenthetical aside

(Streetwear behaves differently—sometimes Depop, sometimes eBay.)

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Depop vs Poshmark vs Mercari

Because people always include Mercari in this comparison.

Mercari beats both for:

• Basic sneakers

• Activewear

• Men’s clothing

• Quick flips

Mercari buyers decide faster and scroll more like Amazon shoppers than social shoppers.

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Depop vs Poshmark vs eBay

eBay enters the race when:

• size is niche

• sneakers are rare

• vintage is unusual

• brand is collectible

For shoes especially, eBay sometimes sells 2–4× faster than both.

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Depop vs Poshmark: The Real Shipping Difference

Poshmark Shipping

• Flat rate

• Priority Mail

• Buyer usually pays

• No weighing

• Works amazing for shoes

Depop Shipping

You choose:

• USPS

• Depop-provided label

• Self-shipping

• Buyer pays or seller pays

Honest limitation

Depop can get messy for new sellers because you actually need to know clothing weights.

Personal Anecdote #4

I lost $3.40 on a Depop sale in 2021 because I underestimated a hoodie weight. (Never again.)

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Common Question I See: “Which Platform Is Better for Casual Sellers?”

Honestly?
Poshmark—if you don’t mind sharing.

Depop—if you like taking creative photos.

Mercari—if you want the easiest path.

But here’s where the tricky part comes in: the best strategy isn’t choosing one platform—it’s cross-listing.

During the months I cross-listed clothing across Poshmark, Depop, and Mercari, my sales increased 39% without increasing my listing volume—just by being visible in more places.

And that’s when I started using Closo to automate listing across platforms. It easily saves me about 3 hours weekly, especially when I’m cleaning out my closet in batches.

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Depop vs Poshmark Canada 

If you’re in Canada:

• Depop works almost the same

• Poshmark Canada still maintains the Posh environment

• Cross-border shipping affects fees

• Depop buyers are more internationally flexible

• Poshmark Canada has a smaller but stronger brand-focused audience

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Worth Reading

While comparing Depop vs Poshmark, I kept thinking about something I saw recently inside the Closo Seller Hub—the part of the pricing guide that explains how different audiences perceive value on various platforms. It’s exactly why Depop buyers chase silhouette while Poshmark buyers chase brand.

And when I was switching between Poshmark and Depop in early 2022, I used the Hub’s inventory sync walkthrough to manage listings stress-free across platforms, especially when shoes and jackets needed different pricing strategies on each platform.

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Conclusion

Both Depop and Poshmark work incredibly well for clothing—but they serve different buyers with different expectations. Depop wins for vintage, Y2K, oversized, and distinctive pieces. Poshmark wins for athleisure, brand-name basics, and office-ready clothing. As a casual seller, I found that using both gave me the best results without doubling the effort.

My honest recommendation: list trend-driven pieces on Depop first, brand-heavy items on Poshmark, and experiment with cross-listing everything else. And to keep it manageable, I rely on Closo to handle multi-platform listing—it saves me around 3 hours weekly, which matters when you’re selling part-time.