ThredUp
US online thrift store that sells secondhand clothing it inspects, prices and ships on sellers' behalf.
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About ThredUp
ThredUp is an online thrift and consignment store for secondhand women's and kids' clothing, shoes and accessories. Unlike peer-to-peer apps, it works as a managed marketplace: sellers order a Clean Out Kit, fill it with clothes and send it back with a prepaid label, and ThredUp inspects, photographs, prices and lists the items, paying sellers a share once they sell. Buyers shop a huge, constantly changing catalogue of inspected items at well below original retail price, through the website or iPhone and Android apps. ThredUp also runs resale programmes for brands and retailers. Buying is free apart from the price of items and shipping, and sellers pay through the cut ThredUp keeps and optional kit fees. The trade-offs: sellers have little control over pricing and often earn very little per item, items it won't accept may not come back for free, and the service is focused on the US.
Best for: US shoppers who want cheap inspected secondhand clothes, or sellers who want zero listing work.
ThredUp pricing (checked Nov 8, 2026)
Each line is quoted from ThredUp's own site, with the page it came from.
| Plan or term | What it says | Checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discount | Up to 90% off estimated retail | Nov 8, 2026 | newsroom.thredup.com |
Pros and cons
What works
- Sellers just mail a bag; ThredUp does the listing
- Every item is inspected before it's listed
- Large catalogue at well below retail prices
- Strong selection of women's and kids' clothing
Why people leave
- Sellers can't set prices and earn little per item
- Rejected items aren't returned for free
- Focused on the US market
ThredUp vs Poshmark, Depop and Vinted
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Poshmark68.8Set your own prices and keep more of each sale, with prepaid labels for shipping.
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Depop62.6Run your own shop with your own prices, popular for vintage and streetwear.
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Vinted61.8No selling fees for private sellers, so you keep the full price you set.
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The RealReal57.5Also handles photos and pricing for you on consignment, but focuses on authenticated luxury and designer pieces.
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eBay57.2Sell any kind of item at your own price or by auction to a far bigger audience.
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ThredUp: common questions
What is ThredUp?
ThredUp: US online thrift store that sells secondhand clothing it inspects, prices and ships on sellers' behalf. Best for US shoppers who want cheap inspected secondhand clothes, or sellers who want zero listing work. Available for Web, iOS and Android.
Is ThredUp free?
Yes, ThredUp is free to use.
How much does ThredUp cost?
ThredUp is free to use. Discount: Up to 90% off estimated retail. Checked on ThredUp's own site, November 2026.
Is ThredUp open source?
No, ThredUp is not open source.
What platforms does ThredUp run on?
ThredUp is available for Web, iOS and Android.
What are the best alternatives to ThredUp?
The highest-ranked ThredUp alternatives right now are Poshmark, Depop and Vinted. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.
ThredUp vs Poshmark: what's the difference?
Both ThredUp and Poshmark are free to use. Both run on Web, iOS and Android.