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Mercari vs Tindie
Mercari and Tindie are both marketplaces. On a $1,000 payment you keep about $900 on Mercari and $950 on Tindie, 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 on Mercari and $950 on Tindie, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
- Only Mercari offers Bank transfer. Only Tindie offers Stripe Connect and Wise where unavailable.
- Mercari is based in Japan, Tindie in United States.
Which should you choose?
Choose Mercari if…
- You want to withdraw via Bank transfer.
Choose Tindie if…
- Keeping more of each payment matters most — its fee is lower.
- You want to withdraw via Stripe Connect and Wise where unavailable.
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Mercari
A Japanese marketplace app for selling almost anything, huge in Japan and established in the US. List from you…
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Tindie
A marketplace where makers sell electronics, hardware kits, and DIY products.
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| Type | Marketplaces like Etsy | Marketplaces like Etsy |
| Category | Selling & Resale | Selling & Resale |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | Yes | No |
| Fees | 10% selling fee (reinstated Jan 2025) | 5% marketplace fee + payment processing |
| Payout speed | Direct deposit within 5 business days (free), Instant Pay up to 30 min ($3) | — |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer | Stripe Connect, Wise where unavailable |
| Availability | United States, Japan | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2013 | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | Portland, United States |
| Popularity | 39 views · 0 likes | 46 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Mercari or Tindie?
On a $1,000 payment you keep about $900 on Mercari and $950 on Tindie, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
Where are Mercari and Tindie available?
Mercari: United States, Japan. Tindie: Worldwide.