eBay vs Vinted
Updated November 2026 · AppBreakup editorial
eBay
Global online marketplace for auctions and fixed-price sales of new and used goods.
Vinted
Second-hand marketplace app for buying and selling clothes, with no selling fees for private sellers.
The short answer
Vinted suits private sellers clearing out clothes and everyday items, because sellers pay 0% and buyers pay a service fee instead. eBay suits sellers of collectibles, parts and electronics who want auctions and a national or global audience, at the cost of final value fees. The biggest difference is who pays: on eBay the seller pays fees, on Vinted the buyer does.
eBay or Vinted: our take
eBay is a general marketplace founded in 1995 where individuals and businesses sell new, used, refurbished and collectible goods through auctions or fixed-price listings, mostly shipped. Vinted, started in Lithuania in 2008, is a peer-to-peer marketplace best known for second-hand clothing, now also covering kids' items, home goods, electronics, books and designer pieces. Both use prepaid or discounted shipping labels, process payments in-app and offer buyer protection.
Fees are the main practical difference. On eBay, listing is free for 250 listings a month and then $0.35 each, and the final value fee is 13.6% for most categories, plus a per-order fee of $0.30 for orders of $10 or less and $0.40 above that. eBay Stores lower fees for frequent sellers. On Vinted, private sellers pay no selling fee; buyers pay a service fee on every purchase and also pay shipping. That makes Vinted easier for casual sellers, but listings are often low-priced, so selling many cheap items takes time, and the window to report problems after delivery is short.
Reach and tools also differ. eBay reaches buyers in 200+ countries, its auctions help price rare items, some categories have authentication, and it adds AI listing tools, eBay Live video selling and store marketing tools. Vinted runs in many European countries and the US and keeps selling simple: photograph, price, list, print the label and drop the parcel off. eBay's interface is busier, with many fee and policy rules.
Pick Vinted to clear out a wardrobe or household items without paying selling fees, or to buy second-hand fashion cheaply. Pick eBay for collectibles, trading cards, car parts, electronics or luxury goods where auctions and a larger, international audience are worth the fees, or if you sell as a business.
Which should you pick?
Choose eBay if…
- Sellers of collectibles, parts and electronics who want a national or global audience
- Huge audience, with international selling to 200+ countries
- Auctions help price rare and collectible items
Choose Vinted if…
- People in Europe or the US clearing out clothes, or shopping second-hand fashion cheaply
- No selling fees for private sellers
- Prepaid shipping labels and drop-off points
About each app
What is eBay?
eBay is one of the oldest online marketplaces, founded in 1995, where individuals and businesses sell new, used, refurbished and collectible items through auctions or fixed-price listings. Unlike local classifieds, most eBay sales are shipped, with discounted labels from the major carriers, and buyers and sellers are covered by eBay's own protection and returns rules. It is strong for collectibles, trading cards, car parts, electronics and luxury goods, with authentication programmes in some categories. Sellers can open an eBay Store for lower fees and marketing tools, use AI help to write listings, sell live on video through eBay Live, and reach buyers internationally. Listing is free up to a monthly allowance; eBay mainly earns from final value fees on sales, plus advertising and store subscriptions. It runs in the browser and on iOS and Android, with country sites in many markets.
What is Vinted?
Vinted is a peer-to-peer marketplace for second-hand goods, started in Lithuania in 2008 and best known for clothing, though it now also covers kids' items, home goods, electronics, books and designer pieces. Sellers photograph an item, set a price and list it for free; when it sells, they print a prepaid shipping label and drop the parcel off. Private sellers pay no selling fee. Instead, buyers pay a service fee on each purchase, which funds Vinted's buyer protection: a refund if an item doesn't arrive, is damaged or is significantly not as described, provided you report it shortly after delivery. Payments go through Vinted, and sellers are paid once the buyer confirms the order. It operates in many European countries and in the US, through apps for iPhone and Android and the website. The trade-off: buyers pay the extra fee on every order, the problem-reporting window is short, and listings are often low-priced, so selling many cheap items takes time.
Side by side
| Attribute | eBay | Vinted |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Self-hostable | No | No |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Best for | Sellers of collectibles, parts and electronics who want a national or global audience | People in Europe or the US clearing out clothes, or shopping second-hand fashion cheaply |
| Status | Active | Active |
eBay vs Vinted pricing
eBay: free plan + paid
- Free listings: 250 free listings a month, then $0.35 each source
Vinted: free
We couldn't verify Vinted's plan details on its own site yet, so we don't list them.
Platforms
| Platform | eBay | Vinted |
|---|---|---|
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android |
eBay facts
7 of 7 verified- International reach
- Buyers in 200+ countries
- Checked Nov 8, 2026ebay.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “Learn more Sell internationally with ease Expand your reach to buyers in 200+ countries by taking your business global.”
- Live selling
- eBay Live
- Checked Nov 8, 2026ebay.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “Learn more Grow your business Check out eBay Live—a new way to sell Step into the world of live selling and bring your Store to life.”
- eBay Stores
- Lower fees and marketing tools
- Checked Nov 8, 2026ebay.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “Go beyond borders Unlock more with an eBay Store An eBay Store not only helps you save on fees”
- AI listing tools
- Yes
- Checked Nov 8, 2026ebay.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “Save time with eBay’s AI tools.”
- Free listings
- 250 free listings a month, then $0.35 each
- Checked Nov 8, 2026ebay.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “If you list more than 250 items per month, you’ll start paying a $0.35 insertion fee per listing.”
- Final value fee
- 13.6% for most categories (up to $7,500)
- Checked Nov 8, 2026ebay.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “Category Final value fee % + per order fee Most categories (exceptions apply). 13.6% on total amount of the sale up to $7,500”
- Per order fee
- $0.30 for orders $10 or less, $0.40 over $10
- Checked Nov 8, 2026ebay.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “For orders $10.00 or less the per order fee is $0.30”
Vinted facts
5 of 5 verified- Founded
- 2008, Lithuania
- Checked Nov 8, 2026vinted.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “1 simple idea now unites a community of millions From a Lithuanian start-up In 2008, our founder Milda Mitkute was moving but had too many clothes to take with her.”
- Selling fees
- 0% for sellers
- Checked Nov 8, 2026vinted.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “For your price, with 0% selling fees.”
- Buyer fee
- Vinted adds a fee to each purchase
- Checked Nov 8, 2026vinted.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “We'll also add a Vinted fee to your transaction”
- Shipping
- Buyer pays; seller gets a prepaid label
- Checked Nov 8, 2026vinted.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “Learn more Ship with ease Buyers pay for shipping. You get a prepaid label and flexible drop-off options that fit your schedule.”
- Employees
- 2,000+
- Checked Nov 8, 2026vinted.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “To a thriving European business Today, more than 2,000 people work from our HQ in Lithuania and offices across Europe.”
Pros and cons of eBay
- Huge audience, with international selling to 200+ countries
- Auctions help price rare and collectible items
- Built-in shipping labels, payments and buyer and seller protections
- Store subscriptions and promotion tools for serious sellers
- Final value fees take a meaningful cut of every sale
- Shipping and packing add work compared with local pickup
- Busy, cluttered interface with many fee and policy rules
Pros and cons of Vinted
- No selling fees for private sellers
- Prepaid shipping labels and drop-off points
- Buyer protection on purchases paid through the app
- Covers clothes plus home, kids and electronics
- Buyers pay a service fee on every order
- Short window to report problems after delivery
- Low prices mean small returns per item
Other apps to consider
CraigslistInstead of eBay
Free local listings with cash pickup, so there are no final value fees or shipping hassles.
OfferUpInstead of eBay
Local US selling through a mobile app, avoiding eBay's fees and packing for bulky items.
GumtreeInstead of eBay
Free local classifieds for UK sellers, better than eBay for furniture and other bulky items.
leboncoinInstead of Vinted
France's biggest classifieds site, where lots of secondhand clothing sells locally alongside everything else.
EtsyInstead of Vinted
A better home for vintage and handmade clothing, with shop pages that suit sellers building a small business.
eBay vs Vinted: common questions
Is eBay better than Vinted?
Vinted suits private sellers clearing out clothes and everyday items, because sellers pay 0% and buyers pay a service fee instead. eBay suits sellers of collectibles, parts and electronics who want auctions and a national or global audience, at the cost of final value fees. The biggest difference is who pays: on eBay the seller pays fees, on Vinted the buyer does.
Is eBay free?
eBay has a free plan, with paid plans for more features. See its verified pricing facts above for current limits.
Is Vinted free?
Yes, Vinted is free.
Is eBay or Vinted open source?
Neither is open source.
Which platforms do eBay and Vinted support?
eBay: Web, iOS and Android. Vinted: Web, iOS and Android.