Vinted takes $0 from your sale price and puts the fee on the buyer. Depop takes a payment processing cut from you and a separate marketplace fee from the buyer.
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Table of Contents
- Why This Comparison Matters
- Vinted Overview
- Depop Overview
- Head-to-Head: Pricing & Fees
- Head-to-Head: Features
- Head-to-Head: Ease of Use
- Audience and Discovery
- Who Should Choose Vinted?
- Who Should Choose Depop?
- Migration Guide: Listing on Both
- Frequently Asked Questions
- The Bottom Line
Why This Comparison Matters
If you sell secondhand clothing, vintage pieces, or closet cleanouts, you have almost certainly weighed Vinted against Depop. Both are app-first resale marketplaces built around browsing feeds rather than search-first listings, and both compete directly with Poshmark, eBay, and Mercari for the same closet of used goods.
The two platforms answer the fee question in opposite ways. Vinted’s headline pitch is that sellers keep 100% of their listing price. Depop’s headline pitch is that US and UK sellers pay 0% selling fee. Neither statement tells you what actually lands in your bank account, because both platforms still route a fee through the transaction somewhere.
This article breaks down exactly where each platform’s costs sit (on the buyer, on the seller, or split), how the two audiences differ, and which platform fits which kind of reseller.
Vinted Overview
Vinted is a peer-to-peer resale marketplace that started in Lithuania in 2008 and has since expanded across Europe and into the US, UK, and Canada. It focuses on secondhand and vintage clothing, shoes, and accessories, with browsing built around a scrollable feed and saved searches rather than keyword-heavy listings.
Key strengths:
- No fee taken from the seller’s listing price. What you list is what you get paid, before shipping.
- Bundle feature lets buyers combine multiple items from one closet into a single shipment and a single Buyer Protection fee, which tends to push up average order size.
- Strong existing user base in Europe, which matters if you’re shipping internationally or sourcing inventory from EU vintage suppliers.
Key weaknesses:
- US brand recognition is newer than Depop’s, so US-based sellers may see a smaller immediate audience than they would on an already-established US app.
- Paid visibility tools (Bump and Wardrobe Spotlight) exist but are less central to the platform’s design than Depop’s Boosted Listings, and Vinted does not publish a single standard rate the way Depop does for its 12% boost fee.
- Buyers see a higher checkout total once the Buyer Protection fee is added, which can suppress conversion on lower-priced items.
Pricing summary: Vinted charges sellers $0 to list or sell. The buyer pays a Buyer Protection fee of roughly 5% of the item price plus $0.70, which funds refund protection, payment processing, and support (Vinted’s official Buyer Protection help page). Pricing structures vary slightly by country. Confirm current rates on Vinted’s own pricelist before listing.
Depop Overview
Depop launched in 2011 and built its identity around Gen Z fashion resale: streetwear, Y2K pieces, vintage denim, and creator-driven storefronts. Etsy acquired Depop in 2021, and it continues to operate as a standalone app with its own discovery feed and audience.
Key strengths:
- Zero Depop selling fee for US, UK, and Australian sellers as of its 2024-2025 fee overhaul, removing what used to be a flat 10% cut (Depop newsroom announcement).
- Established, fashion-forward US audience that skews younger than Vinted’s, useful for streetwear, sneakers, and trend-driven pieces.
- Boosted Listings gives sellers a paid, fixed-rate (12% of the sale in the US and UK) option to push items higher in the feed.
Key weaknesses:
- US sellers still pay a Depop Payments processing fee of 3.3% plus $0.45 per transaction, calculated on the full order (item, shipping, and tax), not just the item price.
- International sellers outside the US, UK, and Australia still pay a 10% selling fee stacked on top of their own processing charge.
- Buyers also pay a separate marketplace fee, up to 5% of the item price plus up to $1, which sits on top of whatever the seller already absorbed in processing costs.
Pricing summary: Depop’s own Seller Fees documentation confirms $0 selling fee for eligible US listings plus the 3.3% + $0.45 processing fee (Depop’s fee concepts page for its Selling API). Fee structures differ by seller region and change periodically, so verify current numbers on Depop’s help center before you price inventory.
Head-to-Head: Pricing & Fees
Here’s the deal: neither platform is free for everyone in the transaction. The difference is who pays and where.
| Fee Type | Vinted | Depop (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Seller listing fee | $0 | $0 |
| Seller transaction fee | $0 | $0 (US/UK/AU) |
| Seller payment processing fee | Included in buyer’s fee | 3.3% + $0.45 per order |
| Buyer fee | ~5% of item price + $0.70 | Up to 5% + up to $1 |
| International seller fee | Varies by country | 10% (outside US/UK/AU) |
| Optional paid boost | Bump / Wardrobe Spotlight (rate not standardized) | 12% on boosted listings (US/UK) |
Fees change and vary by country. Always verify current rates on Vinted’s pricelist and Depop’s help center before listing.
On a $50 item with $6 shipping, a US Depop seller pays roughly $2.30 in processing fees (3.3% of the $56 order total plus $0.45), leaving about $53.70 before covering the $6 shipping cost. The same $50 item on Vinted nets the seller the full $50 listing price, because the comparable cost sits on the buyer’s checkout screen instead. If you price to match buyer expectations across both apps, Vinted’s model generally leaves more of the sticker price with the seller. Depop’s model shifts a small, predictable processing cost onto the seller in exchange for zero markup complexity when pricing items to match competitor listings.
Head-to-Head: Features & Automation
Both apps support in-app messaging, offers and counter-offers, and integrated shipping labels. The differences show up in discovery and merchandising tools.
Depop leans harder into creator-style shop pages, with a grid layout that resembles a social feed and supports a more curated “shop” identity for sellers who treat their account like a small brand. Boosted Listings gives sellers a direct, fixed-cost lever (12% of the sale, US/UK) to buy more visibility.
Vinted also sells paid visibility through Bump and Wardrobe Spotlight, but its strongest merchandising tool is the bundle feature. Buyers can add multiple items to a single order before checkout, which lowers per-item shipping cost and consolidates the Buyer Protection fee into one charge instead of several. For sellers with large closets of similarly priced items, this tends to increase average order value more reliably than paid boosting alone.
Head-to-Head: Ease of Use
Listing speed is close to identical: both apps let you photograph an item, tag category and size, set a price, and publish in under two minutes. Depop’s interface asks for more style-tag metadata upfront (hashtag-style keywords), which takes a little longer per listing but can improve discoverability in its feed algorithm.
Vinted’s listing flow is faster for high-volume closet-clearing, since it asks for fewer optional fields. Payout speed is comparable on both: funds typically release within a couple of days of delivery confirmation once the buyer’s protection window closes, assuming no dispute is filed.
Audience and Discovery
Depop does not currently publish a standalone active-buyer or active-seller count on its own site, and parent company Etsy has not broken out a recent figure specific to Depop in its investor materials, so treat any third-party estimate you see for Depop’s user base with caution. Vinted’s own site states it has more than 80 million members across 19 markets in Europe and North America, a figure that comes directly from the company and is not independently audited. Confirm current numbers on each platform’s own site before building a strategy around them.
Here’s what actually matters for sellers: Depop’s audience skews toward US-based Gen Z shoppers looking for streetwear, Y2K, and vintage denim. Vinted’s audience is broader in age range and heavier in Europe, which makes it a stronger fit if your inventory includes European-brand vintage or if you’re comfortable shipping internationally.
Who Should Choose Vinted?
- You sell in volume and want to avoid processing fees eating into every single transaction.
- Your closet includes European brands or vintage pieces that resonate with an EU-heavy audience.
- You frequently sell multiple items to the same buyer and want the bundle discount to do the merchandising work for you.
- You want the simplest possible seller-side math: list price equals payout.
- You’re comfortable with buyers seeing a higher total at checkout, which the Buyer Protection fee adds.
Who Should Choose Depop?
- You sell streetwear, Y2K, or trend-driven pieces to a younger, US-based audience.
- You want a fixed, predictable rate (12% in the US/UK) for paid visibility through Boosted Listings when a listing stalls.
- You’re building a shop identity, not just clearing a closet, and want Depop’s more curated, creator-style storefront.
- You’d rather absorb a small, predictable processing fee than have buyers see a higher checkout total that might suppress conversion.
- You already have Etsy shop experience and want a resale channel under the same parent company’s ecosystem.
Migration Guide: Listing on Both
You don’t have to choose exclusively. Many resellers cross-list the same inventory on both apps to maximize reach, and the process is straightforward:
- Photograph once, list twice. Use the same photos for both listings. Depop rewards more style tags in the description; Vinted rewards accurate category and condition fields.
- Price consistently, then adjust for fee direction. Since Vinted’s fee sits with the buyer and Depop’s sits partly with the seller, consider pricing Depop listings a few percentage points higher to offset your processing cost, so your net payout is comparable across both apps.
- Track inventory manually or with a cross-listing tool. Neither platform syncs sold status with the other automatically. Mark an item sold on both apps the moment it sells anywhere to avoid double-selling.
- Watch each platform’s protection window separately. Vinted’s buyer dispute window and Depop’s processing/refund timelines run independently, so keep records of shipping confirmation for both.
- Reinvest in your stronger platform. After 30-60 days of cross-listing, compare actual net payout (not just sales volume) on each app, and shift more inventory toward whichever nets you more per item.
Realistic timeframe to get both shops running smoothly: one to two weekends of listing work for a 50-100 item closet, plus ongoing weekly upkeep to keep both feeds current.
This is general guidance, not financial or tax advice. Resale income may be reportable depending on your location and sales volume. Check your local tax authority’s guidance for resellers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper overall, Vinted or Depop?
For sellers, Vinted is generally cheaper since it charges $0 in seller fees, with the equivalent cost shifted to the buyer. Depop is $0 in selling fees for US, UK, and Australian sellers but still charges a 3.3% + $0.45 processing fee on every US transaction.
Which is better for beginners?
Both have similarly fast listing flows. Vinted’s simpler required fields make it slightly faster to list a large closet quickly, while Depop’s extra tagging fields can help newer sellers get discovered in its feed algorithm.
How long does it take to start selling on either platform?
Account setup on both takes a few minutes. Your first listing can go live the same day, though payout typically requires a linked bank account or debit card verified through each platform’s payment processor.
Are there hidden fees on Vinted or Depop?
Both disclose their fee structures on official help pages, so nothing is hidden, but the fees do vary by country and change over time. International Depop sellers outside the US, UK, and Australia pay a 10% selling fee that catches some sellers off guard if they only researched US rates.
Can you sell the same items on both platforms at once?
Yes. Cross-listing is common and allowed on both platforms. You are responsible for removing a sold item from the other app promptly to avoid selling something you no longer have.
Which platform has better SEO or discoverability tools?
Depop’s tagging system and Boosted Listings give sellers a direct, fixed-rate way to buy discoverability. Vinted offers its own paid boosts (Bump, Wardrobe Spotlight) but leans more on bundle and browse-feed mechanics for organic visibility.
Which has better customer support?
Both offer in-app support and a buyer/seller protection process for disputes. Response times vary by region and volume; neither platform publishes guaranteed support SLAs.
What happens to your listings if you close your account?
On both platforms, closing your account typically removes your active listings from the marketplace. Any pending payouts are generally processed before account closure completes, but you should resolve open orders first on either app.
Does Vinted or Depop take a cut of shipping costs?
Depop’s processing fee is calculated on the full transaction, including buyer-paid shipping and tax, not just the item price. Vinted’s Buyer Protection fee is calculated on the item price only, excluding shipping and taxes.
Which platform is better for vintage European brands specifically?
Vinted’s deeper European user base makes it a stronger fit for vintage European brands and international vintage sourcing, while Depop’s audience concentration in the US favors domestic streetwear and Y2K trends.
Do you need a business license to sell on Vinted or Depop?
Neither platform requires a business license for casual resale, but sustained high-volume selling may trigger tax reporting requirements depending on your country and annual sales total. Confirm requirements with your local tax authority.
The Bottom Line
Vinted and Depop solve the same problem, closet resale, with opposite fee philosophies. Vinted keeps the seller’s math simple by charging nothing and passing the cost to the buyer through the Buyer Protection fee. Depop removed its old flat seller fee but still runs a processing charge through every US transaction, while also charging buyers separately.
If you’re optimizing purely for seller payout and you sell in volume, Vinted’s zero-fee listing model usually keeps more of your sale price. If your inventory is trend-driven, US-focused streetwear or Y2K pieces and you want paid visibility tools, Depop’s audience and Boosted Listings feature may sell items faster even after accounting for its processing fee. Many active resellers run both apps side by side and let net payout data, not gut feeling, decide where to list next.
Compare more resale marketplaces to see how Vinted and Depop’s fee models stack up against Poshmark, Mercari, and eBay.
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- Whatnot vs Depop: Live Selling or Resale Listings (2026): live-auction selling versus a browsable resale storefront.
About This Research
CartCompare Editorial Team researches e-commerce and resale platforms full-time, cross-referencing vendor pricing pages and public documentation so sellers can compare platforms against one consistent framework.
This article is based on direct review of Vinted’s and Depop’s official fee and help documentation, current as of September 2026, cross-referenced against each platform’s own published seller and buyer fee pages.
Content reviewed and updated: 2026-09-12
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