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Poshmark vs Shopkeep

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
Shopkeep logo

Shopkeep

E-Commerce

Cloud-based POS for small businesses

From
$89/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.; Shopkeep all plans require 24/7 phone and chat support; no tiered support options
  • They diverge on capability: Poshmark covers Social sharing feed, Shopkeep covers Point of sale.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Poshmark and Shopkeep actually diverge.

Attributes where Poshmark and Shopkeep differ
AttributePoshmarkShopkeep
Starting priceFree$89/month
Pricing modelFree to list; tiered seller commission by sale pricesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebiPad, Web
FoundedUnknown2008

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 Shopkeep

  • Point of sale
  • Payment processing
  • Inventory management
  • Customer profiles
  • Sales analytics
  • Employee management
  • Mobile POS
  • Reporting

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 Shopkeep
  • Someone willing to invest time sharing and engaging to keep listings visible in the feed algorithmnot Shopkeep
  • A buyer who enjoys live-hosted Posh Shows as a shopping format rather than static browsingnot Shopkeep
  • A seller who wants shipping cost handled through a fixed-rate prepaid label rather than arranging it themselvesnot Shopkeep

Shopkeep

No use cases recorded yet. See the Shopkeep review.

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.

Shopkeep

  • All plans require 24/7 phone and chat support; no tiered support options
  • Prices vary by business type and industry with additional service fees possible
  • Extra locations and registers incur additional charges beyond base plan cost

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

Shopkeep

$89/month
  • Basic$89/month
    • Retail POS platform
    • 1 register included
    • Integrated Payments 1.5%
  • Core$149/month
    • All Basic features
    • Advanced management tools
    • Business growth support
  • Plus$289/month
    • All Core features
    • Advanced customization
    • Established retail operations support

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 Shopkeep if

  • You need point of sale.
  • You work on iPad, Web.
  • You also want payment processing.
Shopkeep review

Questions people ask

Is Poshmark or Shopkeep better?
Neither clearly leads. Poshmark starts at Free and Shopkeep at $89/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Poshmark or Shopkeep?
Poshmark has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Poshmark and $89/month for Shopkeep.
Does Poshmark or Shopkeep run on more platforms?
Poshmark runs on iOS, Android, Web. Shopkeep runs on iPad, Web.
Can I use Poshmark for free?
Yes. Poshmark has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Shopkeep starts at $89/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 Shopkeep is typically brought in for.
What can Poshmark do that Shopkeep cannot?
Poshmark covers Social sharing feed, Posh Shows live selling, Tiered seller commission, Prepaid shipping labels. Shopkeep covers Point of sale, Payment processing, Inventory management, Customer profiles.

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.

Shopkeep: What is included in the Lightspeed Retail Basic plan at $89 per month?

The Basic plan includes 1 register, retail POS platform, integrated payments at 1.5% card-present rate, inventory management, Lightspeed Wholesale access, NuORDER Catalog with 5 million+ products, built-in eCommerce, loyalty programs, and 24/7 support.

Source
Poshmark: Who owns Poshmark?

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

Shopkeep: How much can I save by paying annually instead of monthly?

Shopkeep (Lightspeed Retail) offers up to 18% discount when paying annually instead of month-to-month. All three plans (Basic, Core, Plus) qualify for this annual discount.

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.

Shopkeep: What additional costs should I budget beyond the monthly subscription?

Beyond the monthly plan cost, extra locations require additional charges, extra registers incur per-register fees, and hardware (terminals, scanners, iPad devices) have separate costs. Integrated payment processing charges 1.5% per transaction.

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