Which platform is better for selling clothes?

It depends on the item. ThredUp is hands-off but pays less. You ship a bag, they handle everything, and you get 5 to 80% of the sale price depending on the item's value. Poshmark gives you more control and a flat 80% of the sale price, but you do all the photography, listing, and shipping yourself. High-volume low-effort sellers lean ThredUp; sellers with good inventory and time lean Poshmark.

What are the differences between ThredUp and Poshmark?

ThredUp is a consignment model: you send items in, they list and ship, and you get a cut. Poshmark is peer-to-peer: you list, negotiate, and ship directly to the buyer. ThredUp's fees are much higher (especially on lower-priced items) but require zero ongoing effort. Poshmark's flat 20% fee is predictable and favorable for items over $30.

How do fees impact earnings on these platforms?

On Poshmark, you keep 80% of the sale price on everything over $15 (under $15 is a flat $2.95 fee). On ThredUp, commission varies from roughly 3 to 80% depending on item price. Cheaper items can be processed at a net loss after their fee. A $20 dress on ThredUp might earn you $3. The same dress on Poshmark earns you $16.

Can I cross-list items between ThredUp and Poshmark?

No. ThredUp takes physical possession of your inventory when you send the Clean Out Kit, so you can't cross-list because you no longer have the items. On Poshmark, cross-listing to Depop, Mercari, or eBay simultaneously is possible (and common), though you need to delist quickly once something sells to avoid double-selling.

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ThredUp vs Poshmark: Which Platform Should You Actually Sell On?

Kevin GuiJune 12, 2026

Short answer: Understanding the audience and fee differences between ThredUp and Poshmark is essential for maximizing profits. ThredUp favors volume and convenience; Poshmark favors control and better margins on mid-to-high value items.

Poshmark retains 20% of each sale. ThredUp's commission structure is more complex, and for lower-priced items, significantly more aggressive. According to ThredUp's current fee structure, commissions on items under $20 can run as high as 95%, meaning you might receive as little as $1 to $3 on a $20 sale. On items over $500, ThredUp's commission drops to around 5%, making it genuinely competitive for high-value pieces. Poshmark stays at a flat 20% regardless.

That single fee difference should drive most of your decision for a given item.

The comparison breakdown

	ThredUp	Poshmark
Model	Consignment: you ship, they list	Peer-to-peer: you list and ship
Fee on $20 item	80 to 95% (you get $1 to $4)	20% (you get $16)
Fee on $100 item	40 to 60% (you get $40 to $60)	20% (you get $80)
Fee on $500+ item	~5% (you get $475+)	20% (you get $400)
Effort required	Very low: pack a bag and ship	High: photos, listing, negotiating, shipping
Turnaround time	Weeks to months	Days to weeks depending on pricing
Item rejection	Common; they reject items that won't sell	None; you decide what lists
Buyer audience	Mainstream contemporary women's	Broader; strong for activewear and contemporary
Best for	Clearing closet clutter fast, high-end pieces	Sellers who want to maximize per-item return

When ThredUp makes sense

ThredUp's model only pays off in specific scenarios:

High-value items ($200 and up): At this price point, their lower commission rate on premium items becomes competitive with Poshmark's flat 20%, and you get their authentication credibility with buyers.
Mass closet cleanouts: If you have 50 items worth $5 to $15 each, listing them individually on Poshmark is hours of work for modest returns. Packing one Clean Out Kit and moving on might net you less per item but more per hour of effort.
Items that require brand trust to sell: ThredUp's buyers are often more comfortable paying $80 for a piece they haven't inspected because ThredUp's quality control is baked in. Some pieces sell faster on ThredUp than they would sitting in a Poshmark closet.

When Poshmark makes sense

Poshmark's economics are better for almost any item above $30 where you're willing to put in the listing work:

Mid-value items ($30 to $150): This is where Poshmark's flat 20% creates a meaningful advantage. A $60 dress nets you $48 on Poshmark. On ThredUp it might net you $15 to $25.
Brand-driven or niche pieces: Poshmark's search and community are good at surfacing the right buyer for specific items. A lululemon Define jacket or a Patagonia fleece has a ready audience on Poshmark that will find it.
Anything you want control over: ThredUp can reject your items, price them below what you'd accept, or hold inventory for months. Poshmark keeps you in control.

The practical decision

For most sellers, the answer is both; but with intent. Send ThredUp the items that aren't worth your time to photograph and list individually: fast fashion basics, lower-priced pieces, anything you want gone quickly. List on Poshmark anything with real resale value where a 20% fee is clearly better than a 60 to 80% fee.

Don't send ThredUp items worth $40 to $100 just because it's easier. The math doesn't work. Run the numbers before you pack the bag.

If you're cross-listing on Poshmark, you can also search across Depop, Grailed, Mercari, and eBay simultaneously. Crawli pulls all of them into one view so you can price against real comps before you list.