- Clothes resale apps compared
- Nine apps like Depop
- The UK rule every reseller should know
- General apps, fashion communities or designer resale?
- Selling clothes faster
- Seller mistakes that lose sales
- Understanding the fees before you list
- My plain advice on choosing a Depop alternative
- Frequently asked questions
The best Depop alternative depends on what you're selling and who you want to reach: everyday clothes, designer pieces, menswear or kids' things. Look at who shops on the app, how listing and shipping work and what fees you'll pay when something sells. Nine apps follow in no particular order, plus tips to sell faster.
Selling secondhand clothes has never been easier, but each app has its own crowd. Some suit quick wardrobe clear-outs, some suit vintage and streetwear, and some check designer items before they reach buyers. Listing on the right app often matters more than how good your photos are, and it's the easiest change you'll make.
The nine apps below are listed alphabetically and in no particular order, from big general apps to small fashion communities. Each description comes from the app's own website or store listing, re-checked today. If you're weighing up whether to stay, my review of whether Depop is legit covers the buyer and seller protections.
Clothes resale apps compared
In the free plan column, Yes means the app's own site or store listing describes a free app or free account, Trial only means a time-limited trial and No means neither is stated. Free to join doesn't mean free to sell; most apps take a fee or charge buyers when an item sells.
| Tool | Type | Good for | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curtsy | Fashion resale app | Quick listings for women's fashion | Yes |
| eBay | Everything resale app | Biggest audience for any item | Yes |
| Grailed | Menswear resale | Streetwear and designer menswear | Yes |
| Mercari | General resale app | Selling anything in the US | Yes |
| Shpock | Local resale app | Local pickup in the UK | Yes |
| ThredUp | Consignment service | Selling without photographing anything | Yes |
| Tise | Social resale app | Scandinavian style community | Yes |
| Vestiaire Collective | Designer resale app | Authenticated designer pieces | Yes |
| Vinted | Clothes resale app | Everyday clothes in the UK and Europe | Yes |
Nine apps like Depop
Curtsy
Best for: Students and young women who want to list clothes quickly and sell to shoppers their own age.
eBay
Best for: Sellers who want the biggest possible audience, with auctions as well as fixed listings.
Grailed
Best for: Sneaker collectors and menswear fans selling streetwear, workwear and designer pieces to buyers who know the brands.
Mercari
Best for: US sellers clearing out more than clothes, from gadgets to toys, with prepaid shipping labels.
Shpock
Best for: UK sellers who want local buyers to collect bulky items as well as post smaller ones.
ThredUp
Best for: Busy people who'd rather send a bag of clothes off to be listed for them than photograph each piece.
Tise
Best for: Fans of Scandinavian style who want a social feed of preloved fashion and interiors.
Vestiaire Collective
Best for: Sellers of designer bags and clothing who want items checked by the platform before they reach buyers.
Vinted
Best for: UK and European sellers clearing out everyday wardrobe pieces, kids' clothes and shoes they no longer wear.
The UK rule every reseller should know
Platforms now share information with the taxman, which has worried a lot of casual sellers. GOV.UK guidance says UK digital platforms report your details and sales to HMRC each year, but your details won't be reported if you make fewer than 30 sales of goods in a calendar year and stay under the sales threshold set out in the guidance.
What that means for you: selling your own old clothes is usually fine, and being reported doesn't automatically mean you owe tax. If you buy items to resell, read HMRC's trading guidance and keep simple records of what you bought and sold.
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General apps, fashion communities or designer resale?
General resale apps let you sell anything, from clothes to gadgets, and have the biggest audiences. Fashion communities focus on clothing and style, with feeds and followers that reward a good eye. Designer resale apps check items before they reach buyers, which suits sellers of high-end bags, shoes and clothing.
Many sellers list on two apps at once and remove the listing from one as soon as it sells on the other.
Selling clothes faster
- Photograph items in natural light on a plain background.
- Show labels, sizes and any flaws clearly.
- Use the words buyers search for, such as brand, style and size.
- Measure items, since sizes vary between brands.
- Reply to questions quickly and post within the promised time.
- Refresh or relist items that haven't had views in a while.
Seller mistakes that lose sales
- Dark, cluttered photos. Buyers scroll straight past them.
- Missing measurements. Leads to returns and bad reviews.
- Moving the chat off the app. Removes your protection.
- Slow posting. Late parcels hurt your rating.
Understanding the fees before you list
Fees differ a lot between apps, and some charge the buyer rather than the seller. Before listing anything valuable, check what you'll receive after the app's fee and postage. My breakdown of how much Depop takes shows how to read one app's terms, and the same questions apply to every alternative.
Do you make a clothes resale app? Tool makers can ask to be considered for a featured place on this list.
My plain advice on choosing a Depop alternative
Go where your buyers are. Everyday high-street clothes and kids' things sell best on big general apps; vintage, streetwear and niche brands do better in fashion communities; designer items belong on apps that check them first. Listing the same item in the wrong place just wastes time.
Try two apps for a month and keep the one that sells for you; you'll learn more from a month of real sales than from any comparison. And read each app's seller fees and protections before you list, so there are no surprises when something sells.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Depop?
It depends on what you sell: general apps for everyday clothes, fashion communities for vintage and streetwear, and designer resale apps for luxury pieces.
Are clothes resale apps free?
Most are free to download and join, but they usually take a fee or charge buyers when an item sells.
Will I owe tax on selling clothes online?
Selling your own old things is usually fine. GOV.UK guidance says platforms report sellers to HMRC above certain levels, starting at 30 sales of goods a year.
Can I sell on more than one app?
Yes. Many sellers cross-list and remove the listing elsewhere once an item sells.
Which app is best for designer clothes?
Apps that check designer items before they reach buyers give both sides more confidence.
How do I avoid scams when selling?
Keep payments and messages inside the app and never ship before the app confirms payment.
