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Short answer:
| Depop | Etsy | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | US: no selling fee; 3.3% + $0.45 payment processing; Boosted listings +12% | $0.20 listing fee + 6.5% transaction fee + 3% + $0.25 payment processing (US) |
| Free option | Free to list | No (per-listing fee) |
| Works with | US, UK, global, shipped | Global, shipped |
| Best for | Vintage, streetwear and Y2K fashion | Vintage items (20+ years old), handmade and craft supplies |
| Strengths | + Young, trend-focused audience + Great for vintage + Social discovery | + Buyers seek vintage specifically + Higher prices for curated vintage + Collects sales tax for you |
| Weaknesses | - Fashion-only - Pricing pressure on basics | - Vintage must be 20+ years old - Several fees stack up |
| Visit Depop | Visit Etsy |
Depop is the go-to app for younger buyers of vintage, streetwear and trend-driven fashion. Strong photos and styled shots perform best.
Etsy allows vintage items at least 20 years old alongside handmade goods, making it an excellent channel for vintage home decor, jewelry and collectibles. Etsy collects sales tax as marketplace facilitator.
Every marketplace has a different buyer, fee structure and category strength. Furniture sells locally, sneakers go to authentication platforms, vintage clothing to Depop and Poshmark, and almost everything sells on eBay. Most full-time resellers list on 3 to 5 platforms and use a crosslister to keep inventory in sync. Fees change often, so always verify the current fee page before pricing. The deciding factors usually come down to each tool's standout strength (for Depop: young, trend-focused audience; for Etsy: buyers seek vintage specifically) weighed against its main drawback (fashion-only versus vintage must be 20+ years old).
Still undecided? See Depop alternatives or Etsy alternatives.
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Checked 2026-10-17. Confirm current pricing on each site.