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Mercari vs Spocket

Mercari logo

Mercari

E-Commerce

Japan-founded peer-to-peer resale marketplace with a flat seller commission

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Spocket logo

Spocket

Inventory

Dropshipping with US/EU suppliers

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Mercari has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Mercari the flat 10 percent commission plus payment processing fees applies even to very low-value items, so selling something for a few dollars can leave the seller with proportionally little after fees and packaging.; Spocket the Starter plan at $39.99 per month is capped at 25 unique products and includes no premium products
  • They diverge on capability: Mercari covers Flat seller commission, Spocket covers Supplier marketplace.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mercari and Spocket actually diverge.

Attributes where Mercari and Spocket differ
AttributeMercariSpocket
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelFree to list; 10 percent seller commission on sale price plus payment processing feesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebWeb, Browser extension, Cloud-based
CategoryE-CommerceInventory
FoundedUnknown2017

Identical on both: 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 Mercari

  • Flat seller commission
  • Prepaid shipping labels
  • Local pickup and offers
  • Smart pricing and price drops
  • Mercari authenticity guarantee
  • Instant or standard payout

Only in Spocket

  • Supplier marketplace
  • Product import
  • Inventory sync
  • Order automation
  • Shopify
  • WooCommerce
  • BigCommerce
  • Wix

What people use each for

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

Mercari

  • Someone clearing out a wide mix of household items, not just clothing, in one listing appnot Spocket
  • A casual seller who wants a flat, predictable commission rather than a tiered fee structurenot Spocket
  • A buyer looking for secondhand electronics or general goods alongside apparelnot Spocket
  • A seller using local pickup to avoid shipping costs on bulky itemsnot Spocket

Spocket

  • Sourcing dropshipping products from US and EU suppliersnot Mercari
  • Importing supplier products into a Shopify or WooCommerce storenot Mercari
  • Automating order fulfilment to dropship suppliersnot Mercari

Where each one falls short

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

Mercari

  • The flat 10 percent commission plus payment processing fees applies even to very low-value items, so selling something for a few dollars can leave the seller with proportionally little after fees and packaging.
  • Shipping is the seller's responsibility to arrange and package correctly, and disputes over item condition or damage in transit are common friction points in buyer-seller resolution.
  • Instant payout carries its own fee on top of the selling and processing fees already deducted, so getting money out quickly costs more than waiting for standard transfer.
  • Buyer protection and authenticity verification are limited outside the specific luxury authentication programme, so counterfeit risk on unverified categories rests largely on buyer judgement of listing photos and seller ratings.
  • Market depth and typical sale prices vary significantly between the Japan and US versions of the app, and the two operate as largely separate marketplaces despite the shared brand.

Spocket

  • The Starter plan at $39.99 per month is capped at 25 unique products and includes no premium products
  • Premium products start on the Professional plan at $59.99 per month, which allows 25 of them
  • Supplier chat requires the Professional plan
  • The free trial lasts 7 days across all plans
  • The lowest advertised monthly rates require annual prepayment

Pricing, plan by plan

Mercari

Free
  • SellingFree
    • 10 percent selling fee on final sale price
    • Separate payment processing fee, roughly 2.9 percent plus a fixed amount
    • Instant payout carries an additional fee versus standard bank transfer

Spocket

On request
  • Starter$39.99/month
    • 25 unique products
    • 0% transaction fee
    • Access to 100M+ product catalog
  • Professional$59.99/month
    • 250 unique products
    • 25 premium products
    • 0% transaction fee
  • Empire$99.99/month
    • 10,000 unique products
    • 10,000 premium products
    • 0% transaction fee
  • Unicorn$299.99/month
    • 25,000 unique products
    • 25,000 premium products
    • 0% transaction fee

Which should you pick?

Choose Mercari if

  • You need flat seller commission.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want prepaid shipping labels.
Mercari review

Choose Spocket if

  • You need supplier marketplace.
  • You work on Web, Browser extension, Cloud-based.
  • You also want product import.
Spocket review

Questions people ask

Is Mercari or Spocket better?
Neither clearly leads. Mercari starts at Free and Spocket at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mercari or Spocket?
Mercari has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Mercari and On request for Spocket.
Does Mercari or Spocket run on more platforms?
Mercari runs on iOS, Android, Web. Spocket runs on Web, Browser extension, Cloud-based.
Can I use Mercari for free?
Yes. Mercari has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Spocket starts at On request.
What is Mercari best used for?
Mercari is most often used for someone clearing out a wide mix of household items, not just clothing, in one listing app, a casual seller who wants a flat, predictable commission rather than a tiered fee structure, a buyer looking for secondhand electronics or general goods alongside apparel, a seller using local pickup to avoid shipping costs on bulky items. Of those, someone clearing out a wide mix of household items, not just clothing, in one listing app and a casual seller who wants a flat, predictable commission rather than a tiered fee structure are not what Spocket is typically brought in for.
What can Mercari do that Spocket cannot?
Mercari covers Flat seller commission, Prepaid shipping labels, Local pickup and offers, Smart pricing and price drops. Spocket covers Supplier marketplace, Product import, Inventory sync, Order automation.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Mercari: How much does Mercari charge sellers?

A flat 10 percent selling fee on the final sale price in the US, plus a separate payment processing fee, both deducted from the seller payout.

Spocket: What does Spocket charge per transaction?

Spocket charges 0% transaction fees across all plans. Customers pay only the monthly plan fee without additional per-transaction costs.

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Mercari: Does the buyer pay any extra platform fee?

No separate platform fee is added at buyer checkout the way Vinted adds a buyer protection fee; the buyer pays the listed price plus shipping if not included.

Spocket: Is there a free trial for Spocket?

Yes, Spocket offers a 7-day free trial available at signup, and customers can cancel their plan at any time.

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Mercari: Is Mercari the same marketplace in Japan and the US?

No, they operate as separate marketplaces under the same brand, with different inventory, pricing and fee history.

Spocket: How many products can I list on each Spocket plan?

The Starter plan includes 25 unique products. Professional adds 250 unique products (with 25 premium). Empire provides 10,000 unique products (with 10,000 premium). Unicorn offers 25,000 unique products (with 25,000 premium). All plans provide access to 100M+ products from the catalog.

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