CrosslistyMercari vs Etsy: which is better for selling?
Sell most used and new items on Mercari: it is free to list and takes 10% of the sale. Etsy only allows handmade items, vintage at least 20 years old and craft supplies, charges $0.20 per listing, and takes about 6.5% plus 3% + $0.25 processing on a sale. For eligible vintage and handmade items, list on both.
The shortcut: Crosslisty copies a listing between Mercari and Etsy in seconds and takes it down on Mercari when it sells on Etsy.
Add to Chrome, free- Mercari: free to list, 10% of item plus buyer-paid shipping. Prices from $1 to $2,000.
- Etsy: $0.20 per listing for four months, 6.5% transaction fee, 3% + $0.25 processing in the US.
- Etsy allows only handmade, vintage (20+ years) and craft supplies. Mercari takes almost anything.
- On a $50 sale with no shipping, you keep about $45 on either, before Etsy’s $0.20 listing fee.
Updated October 2026. Crosslisty is a Chrome extension (it also works in Brave and Edge) that copies a listing to the other marketplaces, fills each form for you, and removes sold items from your other listings.
Side by side
| Mercari | Etsy | |
|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | Free | $0.20 per listing, renewed every 4 months |
| Fee when it sells | 10% of item price plus buyer-paid shipping | 6.5% of item, shipping and gift wrap, plus 3% + $0.25 processing (US) |
| What you can sell | Most new and used items | Handmade, vintage at least 20 years old, craft supplies |
| Price range | $1 to $2,000 ($5,000 for authenticated designer items) | Set by you |
| Photos | Up to 12 | Up to 20 |
| Title | 80 characters | 140 characters, plus 13 tags |
| Payout | Free direct deposit, $3 Instant Pay | Etsy Payments deposit schedule |
From each marketplace’s own fee and help pages, checked October 2026.
What sells where
- Mercari: everyday clothing, electronics, toys, home goods and brand-name items. Buyers want a deal and a quick sale.
- Etsy: vintage clothing and homeware, handmade pieces and craft supplies. Buyers search for a style or era and expect detailed descriptions.
The rules that matter
Etsy removes items that are not handmade, vintage or supplies, so a five-year-old brand-name jacket belongs on Mercari, not Etsy. Mercari bans duplicate listings and excessive reposting, so keep one live listing per item.
Selling on both
A vintage item at least 20 years old can go on both. List it on one, copy it to the other, and delist the second the moment it sells. Crosslisty does the copying in Mercari to Etsy and Etsy to Mercari guides, and removes the Mercari listing automatically when it sells on Etsy.
Sources
- Mercari selling fees
- Mercari Help: creating a listing
- Etsy fees and payments policy
- Etsy creativity standards
Questions
Is Mercari or Etsy better for selling?
Mercari for most everyday items. Etsy for vintage at least 20 years old, handmade items and craft supplies.
Which has lower fees, Mercari or Etsy?
They are close on a sale: about 10% on Mercari against about 9.5% + $0.25 on Etsy. Etsy also charges $0.20 to list, and Mercari is free to list.
Can I sell the same item on Mercari and Etsy?
Yes, if it qualifies for Etsy. Remove it from the other marketplace as soon as it sells.
Does Mercari charge a listing fee?
No. Mercari is free to list.
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