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MercadoLibre vs Temu
MercadoLibre and Temu are both big marketplaces. On a $1,000 payment you keep about $795–$920 on MercadoLibre and $850–$920 on Temu, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
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Key differences
- On a $1,000 payment you keep about $795–$920 on MercadoLibre and $850–$920 on Temu, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer.
- MercadoLibre is the older platform — founded in 1999, 23 years before Temu (2022).
- MercadoLibre is based in Argentina, Temu in United States.
- MercadoLibre focuses on Argentina, Brazil and Mexico, while Temu operates internationally.
Which should you choose?
Choose MercadoLibre if…
- You prefer a long track record (since 1999).
- You live in Argentina, Brazil or Mexico.
Choose Temu if…
- Keeping more of each payment matters most — its fee is lower.
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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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Temu
The fast-growing budget marketplace - its Local Seller Program is open to sellers in 37 markets including the…
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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 | Free listings, ~8-20.5% selling fee by country/category | Consignment margin or 8-15% referral commission |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer (Mercado Pago) | Bank transfer |
| Availability | 18 countries across Latin America | Local sellers in 37 markets |
| Local to | Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay | — |
| Founded | 1999 | 2022 |
| Headquarters | Buenos Aires, Argentina | Boston, United States |
| Stock ticker | NASDAQ: MELI | NASDAQ: PDD |
| Popularity | 47 views · 0 likes | 38 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, MercadoLibre or Temu?
On a $1,000 payment you keep about $795–$920 on MercadoLibre and $850–$920 on Temu, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
Where are MercadoLibre and Temu available?
MercadoLibre: 18 countries across Latin America. Temu: Local sellers in 37 markets.