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Lazada vs MercadoLibre
Lazada and MercadoLibre are both big marketplaces. On a $1,000 payment you keep about $900–$970 on Lazada and $795–$920 on MercadoLibre, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
Updated · from each platform’s published fees and payout terms · how we verify
Key differences
- On a $1,000 payment you keep about $900–$970 on Lazada and $795–$920 on MercadoLibre, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer.
- MercadoLibre is the older platform — founded in 1999, 13 years before Lazada (2012).
- Lazada is based in Singapore, MercadoLibre in Argentina.
Which should you choose?
Choose Lazada if…
- Keeping more of each payment matters most — its fee is lower.
Choose MercadoLibre if…
- You prefer a long track record (since 1999).
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Lazada
Southeast Asia major marketplace (Alibaba-owned) - sellers in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Ph…
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MercadoLibre
Latin America dominant marketplace, where sellers across 18 countries list to the region largest buyer base, w…
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| Type | Big marketplaces like Amazon | Big marketplaces like Amazon |
| Category | Selling & Resale | Selling & Resale |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | Category commission 1-8% + ~2% payment fee | Free listings, ~8-20.5% selling fee by country/category |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer | Bank transfer (Mercado Pago) |
| Availability | Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam | 18 countries across Latin America |
| Local to | Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam | Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay |
| Founded | 2012 | 1999 |
| Headquarters | Singapore | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Stock ticker | — | NASDAQ: MELI |
| Popularity | 46 views · 0 likes | 47 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Lazada or MercadoLibre?
On a $1,000 payment you keep about $900–$970 on Lazada and $795–$920 on MercadoLibre, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
Where are Lazada and MercadoLibre available?
Lazada: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam. MercadoLibre: 18 countries across Latin America.