If you're about to start selling secondhand clothes online, Depop and Vinted are probably the two apps you're choosing between. Both are popular, both are easy to start on, and both work well for clothes. But they have different audiences and work in slightly different ways. Here's a beginner's comparison to help you decide where to start.
Who shops on each
- Depop has a younger, style-led audience. Buyers search by brand, era and aesthetic: vintage, streetwear, Y2K, unique pieces. It feels a bit like a social feed.
- Vinted has a broader audience, including lots of everyday shoppers and parents. Buyers often look for good-value basics, high-street brands, kids' clothes and bundles.
What sells best
- Depop: vintage, streetwear, trend pieces, branded sportswear and workwear, and items with a strong look.
- Vinted: everyday clothing, high-street brands, kids' clothes, shoes, and value bundles. Vinted also has categories beyond clothing, such as electronics and homeware.
A designer or very trendy item might fetch more on Depop. A bag of good-quality high-street basics might sell faster on Vinted.
Fees
The two apps charge fees differently, and their fee structures change from time to time and by country, so always check the current details. Broadly, the difference is who pays: on Vinted, buyers typically pay a buyer protection fee, while Depop's fees have historically come from the seller's side. See Depop selling fees explained, Vinted selling fees explained and Depop vs Vinted fees for cross-listers.
Shipping
Both apps offer built-in shipping with labels and tracking, and buyers usually pay postage. Package sizes and prices differ between them. See who pays for shipping on Depop and who pays for shipping on Vinted.
Getting paid
On both apps, sale money is held until the order is completed, then moves to your balance and can be transferred to your bank. See how long Depop takes to pay and how long Vinted takes to pay.
How easy each is to start
Both are quick to set up. Download the app, make an account, add payout details and start listing from your phone. See how to make a Depop account and how to make a Vinted account. Then follow how to start a Depop shop or how to start a Vinted shop.
So which should you choose?
- Start on Depop if your clothes are trendy, vintage, branded or distinctive.
- Start on Vinted if you're clearing everyday clothes, kids' items or lots of basics.
- Not sure? Try both. Many sellers list the same items on both apps to reach more buyers.
Why many sellers use both
Listing on both reaches two different audiences, so items usually sell faster. The catch is extra work and the risk of selling the same item twice. See can you list the same item on Depop and Vinted and how to avoid double sales.
Make selling on both easy
DepopAutomation.com is built for this. The AI listing tool turns your photos into finished listings and cleans images up with Nano Banana, cross-listing posts them to Vinted as well as Depop, the bulk lister handles a whole wardrobe at once, the relist feature keeps listings fresh, and the profit tracker shows what you're really making.
Conclusion
Depop suits trendy, vintage and branded items for a young, style-led audience. Vinted suits everyday clothes, kids' items and value bundles for a broader audience. Both are easy for beginners, with built-in shipping and simple payouts. Start where your items fit best, or list on both to reach more buyers.