Quick answer
The closest site like eBay for auction-style selling is Whatnot, which keeps $5.75 of a $50 sale against eBay's $7.20. For fixed-price resale, Depop, Mercari and Facebook Marketplace keep less of the same sale ($2.10, $5 and $5), Etsy fits vintage and handmade, and Poshmark keeps the most at $10.
Nation, an AI store builder, publishes this page. It is pre-launch, with a waitlist on withnation.ai, so it is not in the list or the fee example. See where Nation fits.
How we compared
Every marketplace here was checked against the same four questions. For vintage and collectibles, the first question is whether buyers can bid at all.
- Auction and live selling Whether buyers can bid, on a timed auction or in a live stream, or only buy at a fixed price or send an offer.
- Categories it is built for Vintage, collectibles, fashion, handmade or everything. Check that the marketplace's shoppers look for the kind of item you sell.
- Fees on each sale Percentage and fixed fees on one order, read from each marketplace's own fee page for a US seller.
- Monthly cost and extra fees Plan fees, listing fees and optional fees such as reserve prices or authentication that change the real cost.
eBay alternatives at a glance
Each marketplace is shown at the plan a small reseller would start on. The source and check date for every number are listed under each marketplace and at the end of the page.
What each marketplace keeps from a $50 sale
Fees are easier to compare on one order than as percentages. The example is one vintage item sold for $50, paid by card, with free shipping and no sales tax. On eBay that sale pays a final value fee of 13.6% and $0.40 per order over $10 ($0.30 at $10 or less), and there is no separate processing fee.
- Depop $2.10 no monthly plan Processing 3.3% + $0.45 $2.10
- Mercari $5 no monthly plan Selling fee 10% $5
- Facebook Marketplace $5 no monthly plan Selling fee 10% $5
- Etsy $5.20 no monthly plan Listing $0.20, Transaction 6.5% $3.25, Processing 3% + $0.25 $1.75
- Whatnot $5.75 no monthly plan Commission 8% $4, Processing 2.9% + $0.30 $1.75
- eBay baseline $7.20 no monthly plan Final value 13.6% $6.80, Per order $0.40
- Amazon Handmade $7.50 plan $39.99 a month, then waived once approved Referral 15% $7.50
- Amazon $8.49 Individual plan, no monthly fee Referral 15% (Home and Kitchen) $7.50, Per item $0.99 $0.99
- Poshmark $10 no monthly plan Commission 20% $10
Assumes a $50 item in a most-categories rate, free shipping, no tax, a standard US card, no ads, no promoted listings and no currency conversion. eBay assumes the listing is within its 250 free listings a month. Facebook Marketplace is a shipped order; local pickup has no selling fee. Amazon uses the Individual plan and the Home and Kitchen referral rate, and Whatnot uses its standard commission tier.
Each marketplace in detail
Every marketplace gets the same five lines: price, fees per sale, what it is strong at, who it is best for and its main limit.
The baseline. On an eBay auction you choose a starting price, and interested buyers place bids, and without a paid Store you get 250 free listings a month.
- Price
- No monthly fee without an eBay Store. A Starter Store is $7.95 a month on monthly renewal.
- Fees per sale
- A final value fee of 13.6% in most categories and $0.40 per order over $10 ($0.30 at $10 or less). There is no separate processing fee. The fee is charged on the order total, including shipping and sales tax.
- Strong at
- Auctions of 1, 3, 5, 7, or 10 days, and you can add a Buy It Now price to an auction listing.
- Best for
- Sellers of vintage, collectibles and rare items who want auction prices set by bidders.
- Limit
- Jewelry pays 15%, and the fee is charged on the order total, including shipping and sales tax.
A live shopping marketplace. Sellers can Run a live auction, set a fixed price, drop a Flash Sale, or list items in your storefront. It is free to start selling.
- Price
- No monthly fee. It is free to start selling.
- Fees per sale
- A commission of 8% on Gross Merchandise Value (GMV), which is the sale price of the item at the standard tier in most categories, plus processing of 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction on the total order value paid by the buyer, including the item price, buyer-paid shipping, and taxes.
- Strong at
- Selling collectibles in live auctions, where buyers bid during a show.
- Best for
- Sellers of trading cards, toys and other collectibles who can host live shows.
- Limit
- It is built around live shows, and the commission rate changes with sales volume, with tiers reset every 28-days.
A resale app for used items in many categories. Listing is free.
- Price
- No monthly fee. Listing is free.
- Fees per sale
- A selling fee of 10% on the item price and buyer-paid shipping. Mercari says it will no longer charge buyers a payment processing fee.
- Strong at
- Fast fixed-price resale of everyday used items.
- Best for
- Resellers who want low fees and do not need auctions.
- Limit
- Standard listings must be priced between $1 and $2,000.
Listings inside Facebook, sold to local buyers for pickup or shipped within the continental United States.
- Price
- No monthly fee. Local pickup sales have no selling fee.
- Fees per sale
- A selling fee of 10% on shipped orders, with a minimum of $0.80, on the item price, shipping cost and sales tax.
- Strong at
- Bulky and local items such as furniture that are hard to ship.
- Best for
- Sellers clearing out vintage furniture and household items locally.
- Limit
- Shipped orders must be shipped and marked as shipped within 7 calendar days.
A marketplace for handmade work, craft supplies and vintage items. It has no subscription fee on Etsy Standard.
- Price
- No monthly fee on Etsy Standard. Etsy Plus is an optional $10 a month.
- Fees per sale
- A 6.5% transaction fee and 3% + $0.25 processing on the order total. Each listing costs $0.20 per listing, and a listing expires after 4 months.
- Strong at
- Buyers who search for vintage and handmade pieces.
- Best for
- Makers and vintage sellers with fixed prices.
- Limit
- Offsite Ads take 15% of orders that come from Etsy's ads, up to $100 per order; shops under $10,000 in sales over the past 365 days can opt out.
A fashion resale app with No Depop Selling fees (0 selling fee for US sellers). US sellers pay only payment processing.
- Price
- No monthly fee and zero selling fees.
- Fees per sale
- Payment processing of 3.3% + $0.45 on the item sale price plus shipping costs and any applicable taxes. Boosted listings cost 12% of a boosted sale.
- Strong at
- Vintage clothing and streetwear.
- Best for
- Vintage clothing sellers who want the lowest fee on a sale.
- Limit
- It is built for fashion, so collectibles outside clothing and accessories reach fewer buyers.
A fashion resale marketplace with no monthly costs and listing that is free.
- Price
- No monthly fee. Listing is free.
- Fees per sale
- A flat $2.95 on sales under $15 and 20% on sales of $15 or more. Buyers pay a $6.49 shipping label.
- Strong at
- Clothing, shoes and bags, with fast-paced LIVE auctions in Posh Shows and a prepaid shipping label.
- Best for
- Fashion resellers who want a simple prepaid label.
- Limit
- At 20% it keeps the most of a $50 sale in this list.
Amazon's main marketplace. The Individual plan suits sellers of fewer than 40 items a month.
- Price
- Individual plan: no monthly fee and $0.99 per unit sold. Professional: $39.99/month.
- Fees per sale
- A referral fee that depends on category, on its list price, as well as shipping costs and any gift-wrapping charges. In Home and Kitchen the rate and minimum are 15% $0.30. The Individual plan adds $0.99 per unit sold.
- Strong at
- New, boxed collectibles and items buyers search for by product name.
- Best for
- Sellers of new-in-box items who want Amazon's shoppers.
- Limit
- On a $50 sale it keeps $8.49 on the Individual plan, more than eBay.
A handmade-only section of Amazon. It needs an application before you can sell.
- Price
- Professional plan $39.99 a month, waived after the first month once approved for Handmade.
- Fees per sale
- A referral fee of 15% or $0.30, whichever is greater. Amazon lists a free storefront; referral fees only when you sell.
- Strong at
- Reach for handmade one-of-a-kind pieces.
- Best for
- Makers whose work ships well and who can pass the application.
- Limit
- Handmade only, so vintage and collectibles you did not make do not qualify.
Which one fits you
You sell rare or collectible items and want bidders to set the price.
eBay
Auctions of 1, 3, 5, 7, or 10 days with an optional Buy It Now price, at $7.20 on a $50 sale.
You sell trading cards, toys or other collectibles and can host live shows.
Whatnot
Buyers bid live, and a $50 sale keeps $5.75 in fees.
You sell vintage clothing.
Depop or Poshmark
Both are built for fashion. Depop keeps $2.10 of a $50 sale and Poshmark $10.
You want the lowest fees on general used items at a fixed price.
Mercari or Facebook Marketplace
Both charge 10% on a shipped sale, and Facebook Marketplace has no selling fee on local pickup.
You sell vintage or handmade pieces at fixed prices.
Etsy
Shoppers on Etsy look for vintage and handmade, and a $50 sale keeps $5.20.
Where Nation fits
Nation
Category: an AI store builder
Nation says one description of what you make builds the store, then agents handle orders, customers and delivery and run ads, content and social posts, with you approving the work. Because pricing is not announced yet, it is not compared on fees here.
Limits today
- Status: pre-launch, with a waitlist on withnation.ai.
- Pricing and fees: not announced yet.
- Shopper marketplace: no shopper marketplace has been announced.
- Track record: no independent reviews or public stores yet.
Nation publishes this page. Nation is not ranked here and will not be added to the list or the fee example until signup is public and pricing is published.
Describe what you makeDisclosure and method
Nation, an AI store builder, publishes this page. Nation is not ranked here and will not be added to the comparison until signup is public and pricing is published.
The list covers eBay and eight marketplaces where a US seller can sell vintage, collectible, used or handmade items. No marketplace paid to be included, and none of the links are affiliate links.
Every fee was read on the marketplace's own fee or help page on 2 Oct 2026. Each marketplace's section names its source, and the full list is below.
Questions about sites like eBay
What is the best site like eBay?
The best site like eBay depends on how you want to sell. For bidding, Whatnot runs live auctions and keeps $5.75 of a $50 sale, against $7.20 on eBay. For fixed-price resale, Mercari and Facebook Marketplace keep $5, and Depop keeps $2.10 on clothing. Etsy suits vintage and handmade work.
Are there sites like eBay but cheaper?
Several sites like eBay are cheaper on a $50 sale. Depop keeps $2.10, Mercari and Facebook Marketplace keep $5, Etsy keeps $5.20 and Whatnot keeps $5.75, against $7.20 on eBay. Poshmark and Amazon cost more, at $10 and $8.49. Only Amazon Handmade needs a monthly plan to start.
Which eBay alternatives for sellers have auctions?
Whatnot is the eBay alternative for sellers who want buyers to bid live. Sellers can Run a live auction, set a fixed price, drop a Flash Sale, or list items in your storefront, with a commission of 8%. Poshmark runs fast-paced LIVE auctions in Posh Shows. We found no auction format on the seller pages of Mercari, Depop, Facebook Marketplace, Etsy or Amazon.
Which sites like eBay are best to sell collectibles on?
For collectibles, the sites like eBay worth trying first are Whatnot and Mercari. Whatnot sells collectibles in live auctions, with a commission of 8%. Mercari charges 10% and takes standard listings priced between $1 and $2,000. eBay auctions run 1, 3, 5, 7, or 10 days, and you can add a Buy It Now price to an auction listing.
Does Facebook Marketplace charge selling fees?
Facebook Marketplace charges a selling fee of 10% on shipped orders, with a minimum of $0.80. The fee covers payments processing, customer support, and Purchase Protection. Items picked up locally, or paid for outside shipping and checkout, have no selling fee. Shipped orders must go out within 7 calendar days.
Is Nation a site like eBay?
Nation is not a site like eBay that you can compare today. It is an AI store builder, pre-launch, with a waitlist on withnation.ai, and its pricing is not announced yet. Because no shopper marketplace has been announced, it would not bring shoppers the way eBay does. Nation will be added to comparisons once signup is public and pricing is published.