cinched vs depop
updated July 2026
Cinched and Depop both serve the vintage and thrift crowd, but they charge sellers differently. Depop dropped its 10% commission in 2024 and now charges payment processing of roughly 3.3% + $0.45 per sale, plus boosted listing fees if you want visibility. Cinched charges a flat $8/month membership with no per-sale fees. The honest math: if you sell less than roughly $200/month, Depop is cheaper and probably the better fit for casual selling. Above that, the flat fee wins, and Cinched adds tools Depop does not have, like a digital closet, an outfit builder, and fan subscriptions for your shop.
fees at a glance
| cinched | depop | |
|---|---|---|
| seller fees | $8/month flat (or $75/yr) | ~3.3% + $0.45 per sale |
| you keep on $1,000 in sales | $992 | $958 |
| payouts | instant when you sell | 2-3 business days |
| focus | vintage & thrift community | vintage & streetwear marketplace |
| digital closet & outfit builder | yes | no |
| shop subscriptions for fans | yes, you set the price | no |
fee figures are estimates based on published rates and may change. check each platform for current pricing.
choose cinched if
- you want zero per-sale fees and predictable costs
- you want closet and outfit tools built around your inventory
- you want to build a subscriber base for your shop
choose depop if
- you sell casually: under about $200/month, per-sale fees cost less than $8
- you already have a large Depop following you do not want to rebuild
common questions
Is Cinched cheaper than Depop?
It depends on volume. Depop charges about 3.3% + $0.45 per sale, so on $1,000 in monthly sales you pay roughly $42. Cinched is a flat $8/month regardless of volume. The more you sell, the more Cinched saves you.
How is Cinched different from Depop?
Both focus on secondhand style, but Cinched is more than a marketplace. It includes a digital closet, an outfit builder, and shop subscriptions, and it takes no cut of sales.
Does Cinched charge listing or boost fees?
Listing is included in the $8/month seller membership. Optional add-ons like drop alerts exist, but nothing is required to list or sell.