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Deliveroo vs Poshmark

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Deliveroo

Restaurants

UK-headquartered food delivery marketplace connecting restaurants, riders and diners

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Poshmark logo

Poshmark

E-Commerce

Social resale marketplace with a flat fee on low-value sales and a percentage cut above that

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Deliveroo restaurant commission of roughly 20 to 30 percent is frequently passed on as higher in-app menu prices, so the displayed total is not the restaurant menu price plus a small fee, it is a marked-up menu plus a fee.; Poshmark the flat 2.95 dollar fee on sales under 15 dollars takes a large proportional bite out of cheap items, making Poshmark a poor fit for offloading low-value pieces compared with a flat percentage competitor.
  • They diverge on capability: Deliveroo covers Restaurant marketplace, Poshmark covers Social sharing feed.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Deliveroo and Poshmark actually diverge.

Attributes where Deliveroo and Poshmark differ
AttributeDeliverooPoshmark
Pricing modelFree to download; delivery and service fees per order, optional subscription for reduced feesFree to list; tiered seller commission by sale price
CategoryRestaurantsE-Commerce

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (iOS, Android, Web), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Deliveroo

  • Restaurant marketplace
  • Deliveroo Plus subscription
  • Live order tracking
  • Grocery and convenience delivery
  • Group ordering
  • Deliveroo for Business

Only in Poshmark

  • Social sharing feed
  • Posh Shows live selling
  • Tiered seller commission
  • Prepaid shipping labels
  • Posh Protect buyer guarantee
  • Bundle and offer tools

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Deliveroo

  • Someone ordering food for delivery who values convenience over the price premium versus collectionnot Poshmark
  • A frequent orderer weighing whether a Deliveroo Plus subscription pays for itself at their order volumenot Poshmark
  • A workplace using Deliveroo for Business to give staff an expensed meal allowancenot Poshmark
  • A diner comparing grocery delivery speed against a supermarket own-delivery slotnot Poshmark

Poshmark

  • A seller with a wardrobe of mid-value branded clothing who wants social discovery features to drive salesnot Deliveroo
  • Someone willing to invest time sharing and engaging to keep listings visible in the feed algorithmnot Deliveroo
  • A buyer who enjoys live-hosted Posh Shows as a shopping format rather than static browsingnot Deliveroo
  • A seller who wants shipping cost handled through a fixed-rate prepaid label rather than arranging it themselvesnot Deliveroo

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Deliveroo

  • Restaurant commission of roughly 20 to 30 percent is frequently passed on as higher in-app menu prices, so the displayed total is not the restaurant menu price plus a small fee, it is a marked-up menu plus a fee.
  • Riders are engaged as self-employed contractors paid per delivery, a model that has faced repeated legal and regulatory challenges in the UK and EU over minimum pay and employment status.
  • Deliveroo Plus only saves money above a certain order frequency, and casual users who subscribe rarely break even on the monthly charge.
  • Availability and reliability vary sharply by city; smaller markets have fewer restaurant partners and longer, less predictable delivery windows.
  • The company has exited some international markets entirely (including Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Taiwan and Australia in prior years), so coverage has shrunk rather than grown in several regions, and a market can disappear with limited notice.

Poshmark

  • The flat 2.95 dollar fee on sales under 15 dollars takes a large proportional bite out of cheap items, making Poshmark a poor fit for offloading low-value pieces compared with a flat percentage competitor.
  • The 20 percent commission on higher-value sales is above Mercari flat 10 percent rate, so a seller moving pricier items pays materially more per sale unless the social discovery features generate enough extra volume to compensate.
  • Visibility in the app depends heavily on active sharing and engagement, so a seller who lists items and does not regularly promote them tends to see far fewer sales than one who does, turning selling into ongoing work.
  • Naver ownership since 2023 means Poshmark now reports as part of a larger Korean internet conglomerate rather than as an independent company, which can affect roadmap priorities and regional focus.
  • Buyer protection through Posh Protect requires timely reporting and photo evidence, and disputes over item condition still rely on subjective judgement between buyer and seller.

Pricing, plan by plan

Deliveroo

Free
  • Pay per orderFree
    • Delivery fee scaling with distance and demand
    • Service charge of a few percent on order total
    • Restaurant menu prices often marked up versus in-store
  • Deliveroo Plus$3.49/month
    • Delivery fees waived on qualifying orders above a minimum basket size
    • Service charge may still apply
    • Price varies by market and is often discounted for an introductory period

Poshmark

Free
  • SellingFree
    • Flat 2.95 dollar fee on sales under 15 dollars
    • 20 percent commission on sales of 15 dollars or more
    • Shipping label cost typically passed to the buyer at a fixed rate

Which should you pick?

Choose Deliveroo if

  • You need restaurant marketplace.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want deliveroo plus subscription.
Deliveroo review

Choose Poshmark if

  • You need social sharing feed.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want posh shows live selling.
Poshmark review

Questions people ask

Is Deliveroo or Poshmark better?
Neither clearly leads. Deliveroo starts at Free and Poshmark at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Deliveroo or Poshmark?
Deliveroo starts at Free and Poshmark at Free.
Does Deliveroo or Poshmark run on more platforms?
Both run on iOS, Android, Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Deliveroo for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Deliveroo best used for?
Deliveroo is most often used for someone ordering food for delivery who values convenience over the price premium versus collection, a frequent orderer weighing whether a deliveroo plus subscription pays for itself at their order volume, a workplace using deliveroo for business to give staff an expensed meal allowance, a diner comparing grocery delivery speed against a supermarket own-delivery slot. Of those, someone ordering food for delivery who values convenience over the price premium versus collection and a frequent orderer weighing whether a deliveroo plus subscription pays for itself at their order volume are not what Poshmark is typically brought in for.
What can Deliveroo do that Poshmark cannot?
Deliveroo covers Restaurant marketplace, Deliveroo Plus subscription, Live order tracking, Grocery and convenience delivery. Poshmark covers Social sharing feed, Posh Shows live selling, Tiered seller commission, Prepaid shipping labels.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Deliveroo: Is Deliveroo cheaper than collecting the food yourself?

Usually not. Menu prices in the app are frequently higher than in-restaurant prices to offset the commission Deliveroo charges, on top of the delivery and service fees.

Poshmark: How much does Poshmark charge sellers?

A flat 2.95 dollar fee on sales under 15 dollars, and a 20 percent commission on sales of 15 dollars or more.

Deliveroo: What does Deliveroo Plus actually save?

It waives the delivery fee on qualifying orders above a minimum basket value for a flat monthly or annual charge; the service charge can still apply.

Poshmark: Who owns Poshmark?

Naver, the South Korean internet and search company, acquired Poshmark in 2023.

Deliveroo: Are Deliveroo riders employees?

No, they are engaged as self-employed contractors paid per delivery, a classification that has been challenged in UK and EU courts and regulators.

Poshmark: Do I have to actively promote my listings?

Not strictly, but the app visibility algorithm favours accounts that regularly share and engage, so passive listing tends to sell more slowly.

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