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Head-to-head

Depop vs OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace

Depop 4.8★ · Free to download 75
Winner Depop
OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace 4.8★ · Free + IAP 40

Depop is better for buying and selling clothes and unique items, despite recent shipping fee changes, while OfferUp struggles with a high volume of ads, technical issues, and scam concerns.

Full reviews: Depop · OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace

Depop excels as a marketplace for fashion, with users praising its community and ease of use for selling, though many are upset about the recent removal of free shipping. OfferUp, while useful for larger items, is plagued by excessive ads, slow performance, and reports of scams, making it a less reliable option.

Head to head

Features and Item Variety edge: DepopR2R11R23R24
Depop Depop is highly regarded for its wide selection of clothing and unique items, with many users finding great deals and diverse styles R2R11R24. It's seen as a strong platform for reselling used products R23.
OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace OfferUp is noted for selling larger items like cars and mattresses . However, some users find its listings outdated and less competitive compared to other marketplaces .
Ease of Use edge: DepopR3R15R29R48
Depop Depop is generally considered easy to use for both buying and selling R15R29. However, some users report glitches like being logged out frequently, losing drafts R3, and issues with the 'magic link' login R48.
OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace OfferUp is described as easy to use by some , but many users experience significant technical problems including slow performance, laggy scrolling, freezing, and issues with photo uploads .
Pricing and Fees tieR1R5R6R9
Depop Depop users are overwhelmingly negative about the recent removal of free shipping, stating it makes items too expensive and reduces sales R1R5R6R9. Some also mention seller fees they weren't expecting R1R15R28R37.
OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace OfferUp is a free app, but users complain about excessive ads that interrupt the experience R63R64R69. There are also claims that some features, like sending messages, are blocked behind a paywall, pushing users to upgrade .
Reliability and Trust edge: DepopR4R7R23R44
Depop Depop offers user protections and guaranteed refunds if scammed, with issues often resolved quickly R23R44. However, sellers report issues with buyers getting free items without returns R4 and difficulties withdrawing money due to third-party verification problems R7.
OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace OfferUp has a significant problem with scams, with users reporting attempts to pay with fake checks R66, requests for personal banking info R91, and sellers deactivating accounts after sales R87. Many users describe the platform as a 'scammers delight' R65.
Customer Support tieR4R7R19R34
Depop Depop's customer service is criticized for being unhelpful, providing AI responses to problems R4R19, and not offering solutions for specific issues like money withdrawal problems R7 or incorrect item sizing R34.
OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace OfferUp's customer service is described as 'awful' and unresponsive, with random reasons for listing removal and outsourced support that doesn't understand rules . Users also report issues with messages not sending or being hidden .
Pick Depop if

You are looking to buy or sell clothing, accessories, or unique fashion items and value a strong community and user protections, even with recent shipping fee increases R23R29R44.

Pick OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace if

You primarily want to sell or buy large, local items like furniture or vehicles, and are willing to navigate frequent ads and potential scam attempts R65.

Evidence note: Depop's recent reviews are heavily skewed by the removal of free shipping, which is a significant point of contention for both buyers and sellers. OfferUp's reviews consistently highlight issues with ads, technical performance, and scams.

Frequently asked

Does Depop offer free shipping?
No, Depop recently removed its free shipping option, which has led to widespread user dissatisfaction, with many stating that shipping costs now add significantly to the price of items R6R13R24R39.
Are there many ads on OfferUp?
Yes, OfferUp users frequently complain about an excessive number of intrusive pop-up and video ads that interrupt the browsing experience and slow down the app R63R64R69R95.
Is it easy to sell items on Depop?
Many users find Depop easy to use for selling, with items selling quickly for some R32. However, some sellers are frustrated by unexpected fees R28R37 and non-binding offers R46.
Does OfferUp have a problem with scams?
Yes, OfferUp has a notable problem with scams, with users reporting attempts to pay with fake checks, requests for personal information, and sellers deactivating accounts after fraudulent sales R65R66R87R91.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] Depop 5/5 · US Rainbow colored NEW BALANCE: AAMAZING
  2. [R11] Depop 5/5 · US lulu pants: 10/10 very nice and very open to offers !!!
  3. [R23] Depop 5/5 · US Amazing: I started using Depop a little over a year now, and all I can say is that I am obsessed. Perfect app for reselling your used products, and it is very protected. Anytime someone else or me has had an issue it immediately gets resolved. Huge plus is that they’re not like Vinted!!The only thing I can say other than great things about Depop is to bring back free shipping!!
  4. [R24] Depop 3/5 · US Shipping: I love the clothing options on Depop, there’s so many styles to explore for good prices! One thing that gets me though is the shipping fee, I had bought a hoodie for $20 and it had been raised to $32 with shipping + marketplace fee.
  5. [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
  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. [R29] Depop 5/5 · US Depop, the best in buying and selling: I was recommended this app, and to be honest, I had my doubts, but so far it has exceeded my expectations. It's the best app ever! I love it. I buy and sell things, the people are very friendly, and resolving problems is incredibly fast. I'm absolutely thrilled with it, and I recommend it 100%.
  8. [R48] Depop 3/5 · US stupid magic links.: the magic link login is the absolute worst to ever happen to this app. it never works and limits the amount you can send in an hour even when you can login because of an app glitch. i have one email that is only on my phone so i can’t login on my laptop and for some reason depop will not let me change my email associated with account even thought its an option in the app. cont
  9. [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.
  10. [R5] Depop 5/5 · US App it’s great: But I wish the shipping was loweeerrrr😞
  11. [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
  12. [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.
  13. [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!
  14. [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
  15. [R44] Depop 5/5 · US Amazing!: The people here are so kind, app guaranteed refund if you are scammed, easy to purchase and have many different things to buy! One of the best shopping apps out here, I recommend!!!
  16. [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
  17. [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
  18. [R13] Depop 2/5 · US Please: Please go back to free shipping. I just recently downloaded it and fell in love but the fees add up quickly and make me not want to buy anything. :(
  19. [R39] Depop 3/5 · US BRING BACK FREE SHIPPING PLEASE: please bring back free shipping why am i paying ten dollars for a 5 dollar pair of shorts
  20. [R63] OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace 3/5 · US Ads: Too many Ad pop-ups and very interruptive to the app.
  21. [R64] OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace 1/5 · US Too many ads: Way too many ads now. No point in putting up with it when you can just use Facebook marketplace instead.
  22. [R69] OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace 3/5 · US Click Bait: Besides the annoying video ads for cheap Chinese junk, the search engine is pretty much worthless. You have to pay for a full subscription if you wanna knock out the video ads. Heaven forbid if you tap on one of the ads, because you literally have to close the app and start all over again
  23. [R95] OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace 1/5 · US Search bar, Ads, Notifications: Search bar typing has been really slow and laggy Ads pause podcasts. Notifications are stipid messages than don’t make me get on OfferUp until I decide to
  24. [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 -
  25. [R32] Depop 5/5 · US Love it: Love this app. Things sell Quickly
  26. [R37] Depop 1/5 · US Selling: They say there’s no fees for sellers but still charge you a percent . They take a long time to pay you . Wouldn’t recommend for selling items use other apps
  27. [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.
  28. [R65] OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace 5/5 · US Poor: Scammers delight. Nothing of substance. Use marketplace
  29. [R66] 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
  30. [R87] OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace 1/5 · US Scam: I bought an Xbox series s and the guy told me it was fine and after he sold it he deactivated his account so thank you for not helping me
  31. [R91] OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace 2/5 · US Scammers: Careful out there I keep having people try to ask for personal information such as bank details and emails during payment claiming to be business accounts

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