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Poshmark vs Sellfy

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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
Sellfy logo

Sellfy

E-Commerce

Ecommerce platform for creators and entrepreneurs

From
$22/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Poshmark has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 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.; Sellfy every plan caps annual sales volume: $10k on Starter, $50k on Business and $200k on Premium
  • They diverge on capability: Poshmark covers Social sharing feed, Sellfy covers Physical & digital products.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Poshmark and Sellfy actually diverge.

Attributes where Poshmark and Sellfy differ
AttributePoshmarkSellfy
Starting priceFree$22/month
Pricing modelFree to list; tiered seller commission by sale pricesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebWeb
FoundedUnknown2013

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (E-Commerce).

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 Poshmark

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

Only in Sellfy

  • Physical & digital products
  • Membership/subscription sales
  • Email marketing
  • Marketing automation
  • Affiliate program
  • Analytics
  • Mobile app
  • Multi-currency support

What people use each for

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

Poshmark

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

Sellfy

  • Selling digital downloads, subscriptions or print on demand goods from a hosted storefrontnot Poshmark
  • Running a small creator store without building a sitenot Poshmark

Where each one falls short

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

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.

Sellfy

  • Every plan caps annual sales volume: $10k on Starter, $50k on Business and $200k on Premium
  • Exceeding the cap forces a plan upgrade rather than an overage charge, so growth is a step change in cost
  • Maximum file size per digital product is tied to the plan, at 10 GB, 15 GB and 20 GB
  • Email marketing credits are metered per plan, from 2,000 to 50,000
  • Cart abandonment, upselling and the affiliate programme all require the Business plan
  • Payment processing fees from PayPal or Stripe are charged on top of the subscription

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Sellfy

$22/month
  • Starter$22/month
    • From $22/month with annual billing (or $39/month with monthly billing)
    • Basic e-commerce features for digital and physical products
  • Business$null/month
    • Mid-tier option with expanded capabilities
  • Premium$null/month
    • Highest tier with up to 20GB per digital product file storage

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Sellfy if

  • You need physical & digital products.
  • You also want membership/subscription sales.
Sellfy review

Questions people ask

Is Poshmark or Sellfy better?
Neither clearly leads. Poshmark starts at Free and Sellfy at $22/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Poshmark or Sellfy?
Poshmark has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Poshmark and $22/month for Sellfy.
Does Poshmark or Sellfy run on more platforms?
Poshmark runs on iOS, Android, Web. Sellfy runs on Web.
Can I use Poshmark for free?
Yes. Poshmark has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Sellfy starts at $22/month.
What is Poshmark best used for?
Poshmark is most often used for a seller with a wardrobe of mid-value branded clothing who wants social discovery features to drive sales, someone willing to invest time sharing and engaging to keep listings visible in the feed algorithm, a buyer who enjoys live-hosted posh shows as a shopping format rather than static browsing, a seller who wants shipping cost handled through a fixed-rate prepaid label rather than arranging it themselves. Of those, a seller with a wardrobe of mid-value branded clothing who wants social discovery features to drive sales and someone willing to invest time sharing and engaging to keep listings visible in the feed algorithm are not what Sellfy is typically brought in for.
What can Poshmark do that Sellfy cannot?
Poshmark covers Social sharing feed, Posh Shows live selling, Tiered seller commission, Prepaid shipping labels. Sellfy covers Physical & digital products, Membership/subscription sales, Email marketing, Marketing automation.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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.

Sellfy: How much does Sellfy cost?

Sellfy starts at $22/month for the Starter plan with annual billing ($39/month with monthly billing). Higher tiers (Business and Premium) are available but specific pricing requires contacting sales or visiting the pricing page.

Source
Poshmark: Who owns Poshmark?

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

Sellfy: Does Sellfy charge transaction fees?

No, Sellfy charges zero transaction fees on sales, unlike competitors such as Gumroad which charges 10%. If revenue exceeds a plan limit, a 2% fee may apply unless you upgrade to a higher tier.

Source
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.

Sellfy: Does Sellfy offer a free trial?

Yes, new users can access a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. During the trial you can customize store design and add product types, but upgrading to a paid plan is required to start selling.

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