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Depop alternatives

Depop users often seek alternatives due to high and inconsistent shipping fees, unexpected seller charges, and app glitches. Alternatives like Etsy, eBay, OfferUp, Wish, and Mercari cater to different needs, from unique handmade items to local sales and broader marketplaces.

Why users look for alternatives to Depop

The alternatives

Etsy
4.9★ · 7,168,189 ratings · Free

Etsy offers a marketplace for unique, handmade crafts and items, allowing users to support small businesses R52R55R57R59. While it used to be primarily for handmade goods, some users note an increase in AI-generated and dropshipped items .

Better for: Etsy is better for buyers looking for unique, one-of-a-kind items and handmade crafts R55, and for sellers who want to reach customers specifically interested in supporting small businesses R52.

Head-to-head: Depop vs Etsy
eBay online shopping & selling
4.8★ · 4,969,015 ratings · Free

eBay is a broad online marketplace for buying and selling a wide variety of items R69. It has been a long-standing platform, with some users being members for almost 30 years . However, sellers report high fees and issues with selling limits R70. The app itself can be buggy, with search issues and annoying notifications R67R68.

Better for: eBay is better for buyers and sellers looking for a very wide range of products, including collectibles and used items R69. It may be less suitable for new sellers due to selling limits and high fees R70.

Head-to-head: Depop vs eBay online shopping & selling
OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace
4.8★ · 4,436,976 ratings · Free

OfferUp is designed for buying and selling items locally, making it suitable for larger items like cars and mattresses R80. Users find it easy to use for transactions . However, the app is criticized for frequent ads, outdated postings, and a high number of scams R81R82R84.

Better for: OfferUp is better for users looking to buy or sell large items locally R80 and for those who prefer in-person transactions R80. It is less ideal for users sensitive to ads or concerned about encountering scams R81R82R84.

Head-to-head: Depop vs OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace
Wish
4.7★ · 2,334,907 ratings · Free

Wish offers unique and often inexpensive products, with some users praising its customer service R97. However, product quality can be poor, and prices have increased significantly for some items R93R95. Users also report frequent app issues, such as signing out problems and errors R96.

Better for: Wish is better for buyers seeking unique, low-cost items and kitchen accessories , and those who appreciate good customer service . It may not be suitable for those prioritizing high product quality or consistent app performance R93R96.

Head-to-head: Depop vs Wish
Mercari
4.8★ · 1,928,857 ratings · Free

Mercari is a platform for buying and selling a variety of merchandise, known for its ease of use and good deals R108R111. However, sellers report high fees and issues with customer service regarding pricing discrepancies R109R110. Buyers sometimes experience delays with refunds and issues with inaccurate item descriptions or colors .

Better for: Mercari is better for buyers looking for good deals and a wide selection of merchandise R108, including vintage jewelry and clothes R111. Sellers should be aware of potentially high fees and customer service issues R109R110.

Head-to-head: Depop vs Mercari
Stick with Depop if

You should stick with Depop if you enjoy the community aspect and find that items sell quickly for you . It can be a good platform for reselling used products, with some users reporting quick issue resolution .

Evidence note: No alternatives had too-thin evidence.

Frequently asked

Why is Depop shipping so expensive?
Depop's shipping costs are often perceived as high, with users reporting fees starting at $1.99 and increasing with multiple items, sometimes reaching $6 for three items or up to $8 R12. Many users miss the previous free shipping promotions, which significantly boosted sales and made cheaper items more affordable R6R9R10.
Does Depop charge seller fees?
Yes, Depop charges sellers fees, despite some users initially believing there were no seller fees R1R28. These fees, along with buyer charges and taxes, can add up and make selling less profitable for some users R1R15R16R28.
Is Depop good for selling clothes?
Depop can be good for selling clothes, with some users finding that items sell quickly . However, sellers often face challenges with high shipping costs, unexpected fees, and buyers making non-binding offers R1R6R28. Customer service issues and app glitches can also hinder the selling experience R3R4R7R19.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R5] Depop 5/5 · US App it’s great: But I wish the shipping was loweeerrrr😞
  2. [R6] Depop 3/5 · US shipping costs: depop i bought SO MANY clothes i have never spent more on clothing in one week bc i was getting great deals. that was until u took away our free shipping with no warning… due to my faith in the company i will wait to order anything new UNTIL free shipping returns its gotta happen someday until then im js gotta go to vinted or wtv other app
  3. [R9] Depop 3/5 · US Free Shipping: Please bring back free Depop shipping. It was the best thing yall ever did, and I’ve been a seller since 2017. I had so many sales and so much traffic. It was a win for both the buyer and the seller. Please don’t be greedy. Bring back free shipping to stay.
  4. [R10] Depop 2/5 · US BRING BACK FREE SHIPPING!!!: As a seller and buyer on the app, you as a company are making a mistake taking away this feature. it’s boosted sales far more than any other experience on the app and allowing more of a community to come together to shop as a group. So please listen and bring it back!!!!
  5. [R1] Depop 1/5 · US Greedy: Depop charges the buyer for 3 different things meanwhile Vinted only charges a buyer protection fee, AND Depop charges the seller a fee as well but Vinted lets you keep all the money you earn. I’d rather sell and buy off of Vinted.
  6. [R15] Depop 3/5 · US It’s not 5 stars: While the app is easy to use it feels like a scam because you now have to pay for shipping again or a selling fee or a tax and it adds up yet it is always changing and there are other apps that don’t charge like Depop
  7. [R16] Depop 1/5 · US Not Worth it: I was assigned an inappropriate username when I first signed up to sell on the app. Also, you can only make money if you sell items for less than five dollars, the first item you sell they’re going to give you more but then after that, you make next to nothing.
  8. [R28] Depop 2/5 · US Subpar in my opinion: From my experience using this platform, it’s been subpar at best. There are no seller fees apparently but when someone buys something, fees are still deducted which I was not expecting. Buyers are not obligated to submit payment after sending offers so most of my time is being spent accepting offers without payment ever being made. Depop has been a seller’s nightmare for me -
  9. [R3] Depop 3/5 · US Keeps glitching: At first it worked fine and stuff but now it keeps logging me out and making me sign in every 2 minutes. This keeps happening while im trying to make a listing and when I log back in it doesn’t even save it as a draft so I have to do it all again fast before the app closes again
  10. [R7] Depop 1/5 · US Won’t let me takeout my money: Sold items, was able to take out my money. Now it asks for stripe verification, stripe won’t load so I can’t verify it. There’s no help offered and on there official support requests this issue isn’t one of their preselected issues to help with. Why have some 3rd party service tied to peoples money have no official help. So now my money that I made, is stuck on depop
  11. [R4] Depop 1/5 · US SCAMMING COMPANY: DO NOT SELL ANYTHING ON THIS APP. they let buyers get free stuff with out returns with free refunds and they wont let you do ANYTHING about it the owners of this app dont care about anyone !! thats why the customer service sucks!
  12. [R19] Depop 1/5 · US not seller friendly !: this app is garbage and the AI responses to actual problems are garbage. happy to delete this app! Sellers beware
  13. [R34] Depop 1/5 · US Depop support: Depop support is absolutely abismal. I got a pair of size 33 jeans and they weren’t even big enough to fit my sister who is a size 26. I clearly stated 1000 times that the size was wrong provided reference photos compared to my other jeans that are size s 30 and 32 to show that they were way too small and then they jut told me that the listing clearly stated the size was 33 so there
  14. [R40] Depop 1/5 · US Inaccurate forced AI is ruining my listings: GIVE US THE OPTION TO TURN OFF AI AUTOFILL FOR LISTINGS!!! Everytime I go to make or edit a listing ive already typed and selected tags for, the AI assistance tries to guess my package size in which it ALWAYS gets it wrong and automatically changes it from what I originally correctly selected, which makes me have to also open depop in mobile browser bec
  15. [R46] Depop 1/5 · US Offers after offers: Users send offers with no intention to ever purchase. I deleted my account because if you have a cool item your are overwhelmed with lowball non binding offers.
  16. [R52] Etsy 5/5 · US Supporting Small Businesses: Love the products from small businesses!!!
  17. [R55] Etsy 5/5 · US ♥️: I have not been disappointed! In fact, it’s always been a pleasure. The arts of the world here for me? TY 🙏🏼
  18. [R57] Etsy 5/5 · US Wow!: Etsy has everything that I could ever want!
  19. [R59] Etsy 5/5 · US Vacation shirts: I had ordered shirts twice with Ashley and had fantastic experience and excellent product! Exceeded my expectations!!!
  20. [R67] eBay online shopping & selling 3/5 · US Ebay has been unreliable, sellers are great: Ebay, website and app, have been super buggy and crashing for months. Very frustrating. Sellers have been very accommodating.
  21. [R68] eBay online shopping & selling 1/5 · US This app actively prevents you from buying.: Search that simply does not work? Check! Jump scare auto playing video that you cannot turn off? Check! No preferences or accessibility settings? Check!
  22. [R69] eBay online shopping & selling 5/5 · US Love eBay: The best marketplace ever
  23. [R70] eBay online shopping & selling 3/5 · US Not worth selling on anymore: Been using eBay since it started but the fees have gotten so high that selling on here makes no sense. The algorithm is terrible as well.
  24. [R80] OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace 5/5 · US Perfect app for large item: I sold my car within 3 days and now hopefully I can sell my mattress
  25. [R81] OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace 3/5 · US Ads: Too many Ad pop-ups and very interruptive to the app.
  26. [R82] OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace 1/5 · US All scams: I have had 4 items posted for sale for over a month. The only offers I got were scams. Each account was deactivated. Why are there so many scams on this app?
  27. [R84] OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace 3/5 · US Watch out for fraud: Within 30 minutes of posting someone had tried to pay with a “certified check” Very slow response rate but that could be due to my particular item. But definitely be aware and on your guard
  28. [R93] Wish 1/5 · US Poor products and refused to refund: I bought a laptop case from Wish. The plastic smell is so horrible that even after airing it for a week, the smell is still there. I told customer service about it and requested to refund and I will return the product. They refused saying the product already “fulfilled the requirements”. I insisted and they sound said they will partially refund it as courtesy.
  29. [R95] Wish 3/5 · US Prices: Used to love Wish. I bought a 6 pack of underwear in the past for $35. Now if I want to reorder that same 6 pack it’s $149. Everything has turned so expensive. I may as well get the items from Amazon
  30. [R96] Wish 1/5 · US Fix the app!!!!: It’s says I’m signed out but when I sign in, I get errorrrrr!!!
  31. [R97] Wish 5/5 · US Wish: Muy buena aplicación para compras de todo. Muy segura
  32. [R108] Mercari 5/5 · US Very satisfied: Good serious website very easy to buy and sell. Great customer service and the deals you find in Mercari, you won’t find anywhere
  33. [R109] Mercari 3/5 · US Items go down more than 10%: Always enjoyed Mercari but, and I know I’m not the only one this happens to, when I place my items on sale, the price is only supposed to go down 10%, yet it goes down much more. I’ve messaged them SEVERAL times and NOTHING GETS DONE! Their customer service needs a major reset!!
  34. [R110] Mercari 1/5 · US 1 star: Fees are extremely high
  35. [R111] Mercari 5/5 · US Addictive!: I quit smoking weed and social media over a year ago. I told myself that I would use all the time and money I save to buy clothes and vintage jewelry. I now have a MASSIVE collection of super cool stuff from Mercari! It’s a much more healthful dopamine fix and I get to wear everything instead of lighting it on fire,
  36. [R12] Depop 3/5 · US Shipping: Would love to give a 5 start but you guys started charging shipping, it starts at $1.99 but keeps going up, say you buy 3 things from one person, shipping could be $6

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store