MARKETPLACE COMPARISON

Depop vs Grailed, compared for sellers

Depop and Grailed both sell fashion to style-driven buyers, but to different crowds and at different fees.

By Sari Abdul Sater·9 July 2026·3 min read

Depop and Grailed both sell fashion to style-driven buyers, but to different crowds and at different fees. This page compares their models, seller cut, and what sells best, with a calculator so you can see your real take-home on each.

DepopGrailed
ModelMarketplace (processing only for US)Marketplace (percentage fee)
Typical seller cutAbout 3.3% + $0.45About 12.5% + $0.49
What sells bestGen Z streetwear, vintage, and Y2K fashionMenswear, streetwear, and designer fashion
Best forFashion resaleFashion resale
What you keep on Depop
Estimated take-home: $0.00

For US sellers, Depop removed the 10% selling fee in 2024. What remains is standard payment processing, roughly 3.3% plus $0.45 via Depop Payments. Edit these to match your current rate and region.

What you keep on Grailed
Estimated take-home: $0.00

Default combines Grailed’s ~9% commission with ~3.49% payment processing plus $0.49. Edit to match your current rate.

Which should you pick?

Depop skews Gen Z, trend, vintage, and Y2K, with almost no seller fee for US sellers, so it is ideal for that inventory. Grailed skews menswear, streetwear, archive, and designer at a roughly 12 percent all-in cost, with buyers who know the market. Put trend and vintage womenswear on Depop, and menswear or designer pieces on Grailed.

For the full breakdown, see Depop fees and Grailed fees. To price the item itself, read how to price items for resale, and see all marketplace fees compared.

Frequently asked questions

Is Depop or Grailed better for streetwear?

Both work, but Grailed’s buyer base is deeper on menswear, archive, and designer streetwear, while Depop leans younger and more trend-driven. Match the piece to the crowd.

Which is cheaper, Depop or Grailed?

Depop is cheaper for US sellers, who pay only processing since the 2024 fee change, versus Grailed’s roughly 12 percent all-in. Choose based on where the item sells best, then compare the net.

Pick the channel that nets you the most

ResaleSonar tracks what your items actually sell for across Depop, Grailed, and every other marketplace, so you can price from the real market and choose the platform that keeps you the most after fees.

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