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| Swappa | Whatnot | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Seller fee 3% of the sale price; free to list | 8% commission (4% coins; lower at volume tiers) + 2.9% + $0.30 processing on the full order |
| Free option | Free to list | Free to sell |
| Works with | US, shipped | Live shopping, US and more |
| Best for | Phones, tablets, laptops and game consoles | Cards, collectibles, sneakers and vintage via livestream |
| Strengths | + Low seller fees + Trusted for used tech + Device verification | + Fast sell-through in live auctions + Engaged collector community + Good for bulk inventory |
| Weaknesses | - Tech only - Listings reviewed before going live | - Requires going live - Approval for some categories |
| Visit Swappa | Visit Whatnot |
Swappa is a marketplace for used tech that verifies devices (e.g. clean ESN/IMEI) before listing approval. Buyers trust it for phones and laptops.
Whatnot is a live-shopping marketplace where sellers auction items on livestream. It has become a major channel for trading cards, collectibles, vintage clothing and more.
Every marketplace has a different buyer, fee structure and category strength. Furniture sells locally, sneakers go to authentication platforms, vintage clothing to Depop and Poshmark, and almost everything sells on eBay. Most full-time resellers list on 3 to 5 platforms and use a crosslister to keep inventory in sync. Fees change often, so always verify the current fee page before pricing. The deciding factors usually come down to each tool's standout strength (for Swappa: low seller fees; for Whatnot: fast sell-through in live auctions) weighed against its main drawback (tech only versus requires going live).
Still undecided? See Swappa alternatives or Whatnot alternatives.
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Checked 2026-10-17. Confirm current pricing on each site.