Mercari: pricing, features & alternatives (2026)
Reviewed by the Resale IQ data team · Last verified 4 Oct 2026 · Next check 3 Dec 2026 · How we check
Mercari is a US general resale marketplace. On the schedule we model, the seller pays a 10% selling fee on item plus shipping (checked 4 Oct 2026).
Seller fees (checked 4 Oct 2026)
| Market | Seller commission | Other fees | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercari US | 10% (any amount) on item plus shipping | no other fee in the schedule we model | Source: Mercari: changes to our fee structure, read 4 Oct 2026 |
Not applicable: a marketplace charges per transaction, not a subscription. Checked 4 Oct 2026 on the vendor's own page. Each row models the default schedule our fee calculators use (usually the private-seller case). Business sellers, categories and seller levels can differ, so open the source link before relying on a row.
Calculator for each row: mercari-us
What the fee pages show
What the fee pages show:
- A single percentage applies in the model
- The fee base includes shipping
- Mercari published a change to its fee structure, linked below
- A separate FAQ explains the structure
Because the fee applies to item plus shipping in our model, a higher shipping charge to the buyer raises the fee you pay even though you do not keep the shipping. Compare the net result in the calculator at your real price and shipping cost rather than assuming the percentage applies to the item alone. Mercari also announced a change to its fee structure, so re-read the notice before planning around the figure.
Who it is for, and who it is not for
Good fit: Sellers who want one percentage to remember and a general category marketplace.
Poor fit: EU sellers: our data covers the US site only.
Pros and cons
Pros
- A single percentage to compute
- Two official explanation pages
- Public fee-structure notice
- Modelled in our calculator
Cons
- The fee applies to shipping as well
- US only in our data
- Policies can change
- No EU row
These come from the vendor's own pages and documentation, not from user reviews. No star rating or score is shown for this listing.
How it pairs with Resale IQ
Resale IQ does not cover Mercari prices. The fee calculator shows net proceeds at a chosen price.
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Alternatives
- Poshmark: USD 2.95 flat; 20% above USD 15
- eBay: Varies by country and seller type
- Depop: Varies by market
More in Marketplaces: Etsy, Grailed, Vestiaire Collective.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mercari's seller fee?
On the schedule read on 4 Oct 2026, 10% of item plus shipping. Mercari published a notice about changes to the structure, linked from this page.
Does the fee include shipping?
In our model yes: the base is item plus shipping. Confirm on the linked Mercari help centre pages.
Is Mercari available in Europe?
Our fee data covers the US site only.
Sources and method
- Mercari: changes to our fee structure, read 4 Oct 2026
- Mercari: FAQs about the fee structure, read 4 Oct 2026
Every price is copied from the page linked above on the date shown and is not converted between currencies. If a figure is not published we write "Not published". Method and corrections.
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