Poshmark fees explained, and how they compare with eBay
Poshmark takes a flat $2.95 commission on sales under $15 and 20% on sales of $15 or more, and you keep the rest.[2] eBay works differently: a final value fee of 13.6% of the total sale in most categories, plus a small per order fee.[1] This page lays the two side by side, shows sample sales at three price points, and points out what each fee is applied to. It covers fees only, not which site suits your items; for that, see the where to sell used items online roundup.
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How much does Poshmark take?
Poshmark states two cases. For a sale under $15, it takes a flat $2.95 and you keep the rest. For a sale of $15 or more, you keep 80% and Poshmark takes a 20% commission.[2] Its fee article also says that from October 1, 2025, sellers located in Texas see an additional Texas Seller Fee Tax deducted, and it links to a separate page about that tax. The article does not give the tax rate, so check Poshmark's tax page if you sell from Texas.[2]
The flat fee matters most at the low end. A $10 sale loses $2.95, which is 29.5% of the price, while a $15 sale loses $3.00, which is 20%. Right at the $15 line the commission barely moves, but below it the fee takes a larger share the lower the price is.[2]
Poshmark vs eBay fee structure
Both columns are what each company states on its own page. Numbers in brackets link to the source list at the bottom.
| Fee | Poshmark | eBay |
|---|---|---|
| Selling fee | $2.95 flat under $15; 20% commission at $15 or more[2] | Final value fee: 13.6% of the total amount of the sale up to $7,500 in most categories, 2.35% on the portion over $7,500[1] |
| Per-order fee | None described in the fee article[2] | $0.30 on orders of $10.00 or less, $0.40 on orders over $10.00[1] |
| Listing fee | Not described in the fee article[2] | Up to 250 zero insertion fee listings a month, then $0.35 per listing in most categories[1] |
| Payment processing | Not described in the fee article[2] | No third-party payment processing fee; it is part of the final value fee[1] |
| Category differences | None stated in the fee article[2] | Yes. For example 15.3% for books, 15% for women's bags and handbags up to $2,000, and 8% on select athletic shoes at $150 or more[1] |
| Tax on the fee | Texas sellers see an extra Texas Seller Fee Tax from October 1, 2025[2] | Local tax may apply to eBay fees depending on where you live[1] |
Where the Poshmark column says "not described", that is a statement about that one article, not a claim that the fee does not exist. Poshmark's article links to a longer Fee Policy, which is the place to confirm anything this page leaves open.
The base is not the same on both sites
eBay is explicit. Its final value fee is a percentage of the total amount of the sale, which includes the item price, handling charges, shipping collected from the buyer (with some exceptions), sales tax, and other applicable fees.[1] So on eBay a buyer-paid shipping charge raises the fee.
Poshmark's fee article talks about the "sale" but does not spell out whether shipping is part of that amount.[2] Because of that, the sample math below uses the item price for Poshmark, and says so. Treat it as an illustration of the stated percentages, not as a prediction of what Poshmark will deduct on your order.
Sample sales at three price points
These are sample numbers, not a forecast. They ignore sales tax, shipping costs you pay yourself, promotions, the Texas tax, and your cost of the item. The eBay lines assume a category at the standard 13.6% rate and a seller outside the extra performance fees.
| Sample sale | Poshmark fee | You keep on Poshmark | eBay fee | You keep on eBay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $12 item, buyer pays $0 shipping | $2.95 flat[2][1] | $9.05[2][1] | 13.6% of $12.00 = $1.63, plus $0.40 = $2.03[2][1] | $9.97[2][1] |
| $20 item, buyer pays $5 shipping | 20% of $20.00 = $4.00[2][1] | $16.00[2][1] | 13.6% of $25.00 = $3.40, plus $0.40 = $3.80[2][1] | $21.20 of the $25.00 collected[2][1] |
| $100 item, buyer pays $0 shipping | 20% of $100.00 = $20.00[2][1] | $80.00[2][1] | 13.6% of $100.00 = $13.60, plus $0.40 = $14.00[2][1] | $86.00[2][1] |
Read the middle row carefully. The eBay fee there is on $25 because the buyer's shipping counts toward the total amount of the sale, and the amount you keep is out of $25, not $20. You still have to buy or print a label from that shipping money, so the two columns are not directly comparable until you add your real shipping cost. For any sale of your own, run the numbers in the eBay fee calculator.[1]
What the examples do show is the shape of the two fee models. Poshmark's cost jumps to 20% as soon as a sale reaches $15 and then stays at 20%. eBay's percentage is lower in most categories but adds a per order fee, which is why the gap is smaller on a $12 sale than on a $100 sale.[1]
eBay charges that can apply on top
- Category rates. Books, women's bags and handbags, jewelry, and several other categories are above or below the standard 13.6%, so check your category before you compare.[1]
- Insertion fees. After 250 zero insertion fee listings in a month, most categories charge $0.35 per listing, and that is charged even if the item does not sell.[1]
- Performance fees. An account evaluated as Below Standard pays an additional 6% on final value fees in the following month, and a Very High rate of "Item not as described" returns can add 5% in the affected categories.[1]
- Optional upgrades and advertising. Listing upgrades and promoted listings carry their own costs and are not part of the figures above.[1]
On the Poshmark side, the fee article describes only the commission and the Texas tax.[2] Read Poshmark's Fee Policy and its shipping article for the full picture before you decide.
How to compare for your own items
- Write down your planned sale price and the shipping the buyer will pay on each site.
- Work out the Poshmark fee: $2.95 if the sale is under $15, otherwise 20%.[2]
- Work out the eBay fee for your category on the total amount of the sale, then add the per order fee.
- Subtract what you pay for the label and packing. Our shipping supplies guide covers the packing side.
- Compare what is left against what you paid for the item, not just against each other.
Fees are one input. Where your buyers are, how fast an item sells, and how much effort each listing takes can matter as much as a few dollars of fee, and this page cannot tell you those.
What Strooply does, and does not do
Strooply is an app for eBay sellers. It does not list on, sync with, or track sales on Poshmark, so the Poshmark numbers on this page are yours to work out by hand.[S2] On eBay, you take photos of an item, Strooply identifies it, shows live eBay listing comps, and drafts a listing that is published once you confirm it. It also tracks your profit on eBay sales.[S2] There is a free plan with no credit card, then $12.99/mo (Starter), $29.99/mo (Pro), and $79.99/mo (Team).[S1] See how Strooply works for the detail.
Poshmark fees: FAQ
How much does Poshmark take from a sale?
A flat $2.95 on sales under $15, and a 20% commission on sales of $15 or more.[2] Texas sellers also see a Texas Seller Fee Tax from October 1, 2025.[2]
What percentage does Poshmark take?
20% on sales of $15 or more, so you keep 80%.[2] Under $15 the charge is the flat $2.95 instead of a percentage.
Is there a fee for selling under $15 on Poshmark?[2]
Yes. Poshmark takes a flat $2.95 commission on those sales and you keep the rest.[2]
Does Poshmark charge a listing fee?
Poshmark's fee article describes only the commission and the Texas tax, and does not mention a listing fee.[2] Check Poshmark's Fee Policy to confirm. eBay, by comparison, gives you up to 250 zero insertion fee listings a month and then charges per listing in most categories.[1]
What is the Texas Seller Fee Tax on Poshmark?
Poshmark says that from October 1, 2025, sellers located in Texas see an additional Texas Seller Fee Tax deducted from their payout, and it links to a page that explains it.[2] The fee article does not give a rate.
Are Poshmark fees lower than eBay fees?
It depends on the sale. On a $12 item the flat $2.95 is more than eBay's $2.03 in the sample above, and on a $100 item 20% is more than eBay's $14.00, while categories with higher eBay rates change the answer again.[2][1] Use the eBay fee calculator for your own sale.
Does eBay charge a fee on shipping?
Yes, the total amount of the sale that eBay's final value fee applies to includes shipping collected from the buyer, with some exceptions.[1]
Where these facts come from
- eBay selling fees, checked October 25, 2026, ebay.com/help
- Poshmark support: What are the fees for selling on Poshmark, checked October 25, 2026, support.poshmark.com
- S1. Strooply plans, strooply.com/#pricing
- S2. How Strooply works, strooply.com/how-strooply-works
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