Platform Fee Comparison Tool
Compare Depop, Vinted, and Facebook Marketplace fees using current 2025 rates
2025 Fee Changes
Depop: 0% UK seller fees (Mar 2024) • Facebook: 10% shipped fees (Apr 2024) • Vinted: 0% seller fees (always)
Calculate Platform Fees
Total Sale Value
£23.00
Fee Comparison Results
Depop
You Receive
£22.03
Profit Margin
95.8%
Vinted
You Receive
£23.00
Profit Margin
100.0%
Buyer pays 5% + £0.30-0.80
Facebook Marketplace
You Receive
£20.70
Profit Margin
90.0%
Free for local pickup
Depop
UK sellers: No selling fees since March 2024
Pros
- Zero selling fees for UK sellers
- Strong brand protection
- Trendy, young audience
Cons
- 2.9% + £0.30 transaction fee remains
- Competition is fierce
- Algorithm favors active users
Vinted
Sellers keep 100% - buyers pay all fees
Pros
- Zero fees for sellers
- Buyers pay all costs
- Integrated shipping labels
Cons
- Buyers aware of extra fees
- Limited to clothing/accessories
- Less brand-focused than Depop
Facebook Marketplace
Local pickup = free, shipping = 10%
Pros
- Free for local pickup sales
- Massive audience reach
- All categories allowed
Cons
- 10% fee on shipped items
- Limited buyer protection
- Safety concerns for meetups
Quick Examples
£10 Item + £3 Shipping
£30 Item + £4 Shipping
£5 Item + £2 Shipping
*Low-value items hit hardest by fees
Strategic Recommendations
For Maximum Profit
High-Value Items (£30+)
Use Vinted first (0% fees), then Depop for brand appeal
Local Sales
Facebook Marketplace for furniture/bulky items (0% fees)
Quick Sales
Cross-list on all platforms, accept first reasonable offer
For Brand Building
Trendy/Streetwear
Depop's young audience + zero UK seller fees = perfect match
Consistent Sales
Vinted's automated features reduce time investment
Diverse Inventory
Facebook allows all categories beyond fashion
Bottom Line for UK Sellers
Winner by Category:
Overall Profit: Vinted (0% seller fees)
Fashion/Streetwear: Depop (brand power + 0% UK fees)
Local Sales: Facebook (massive reach + 0% local fees)
Ease of Use: Vinted (set and forget)
Brand Building: Depop (community features)
Pro Tips:
• List high-value items on Vinted first
• Use Facebook for furniture/electronics locally
• Depop for building fashion brand presence
• Factor buyer fees into your pricing strategy
• Cross-list strategically, don't spread too thin
Remember: The best platform is the one where your specific items sell fastest at your target price. Test all three with a few items to find your optimal mix.
Loved Platform Fee Comparison Tool? There's so much more!
You've just scratched the surface. Get access to the full KamDar toolkit with advanced features, saved calculations, detailed analytics, and exclusive reseller resources.
Advanced Tools
Profit tracking, inventory management, tax calculators & more
Analytics Dashboard
Track performance, identify trends, optimize your business
Community Access
Join thousands of successful UK resellers sharing tips & strategies
Free to start • No credit card required • Built for UK resellers