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OLX vs ThredUp

OLX and ThredUp are both marketplaces. Fees — OLX: Free basic listings, paid packages, 1% sale fee in Pakistan. ThredUp: Consignment - payout ~3-80% of sale price by tier.

Updated · from each platform’s published fees and payout terms · how we verify

Key differences

  • Fees — OLX: Free basic listings, paid packages, 1% sale fee in Pakistan. ThredUp: Consignment - payout ~3-80% of sale price by tier.
  • Only OLX offers Direct payment from buyers. Only ThredUp offers ThredUp credit and Bank transfer.
  • OLX is the older platform — founded in 2006, 3 years before ThredUp (2009).
  • OLX is based in Netherlands, ThredUp in United States.

Which should you choose?

Choose OLX if…

  • You want to withdraw via Direct payment from buyers.

Choose ThredUp if…

  • You want to withdraw via ThredUp credit and Bank transfer.

Side by side

OLX The classifieds giant of emerging markets - list and sell anything free in Pakistan, Ukraine, Poland, Brazil,… Visit ThredUp A large US online consignment and thrift marketplace for selling used clothing. Visit
Type Marketplaces like Etsy Marketplaces like Etsy
Category Selling & Resale Selling & Resale
Vetted No No
Work from home Yes No
Fees Free basic listings, paid packages, 1% sale fee in Pakistan Consignment - payout ~3-80% of sale price by tier
Payout speed — 24-48 hours after day 15 following the sale, as cash or credit
Withdraw via Direct payment from buyers ThredUp credit, cash out via PayPal or bank
Availability Emerging markets United States
Local to Pakistan, Ukraine, Poland, Romania, Brazil, Portugal, Kazakhstan United States
Founded 2006 2009
Headquarters Amsterdam, Netherlands Oakland, United States
Popularity 40 views · 0 likes 45 views · 0 likes

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, OLX or ThredUp?

OLX: Free basic listings, paid packages, 1% sale fee in Pakistan. ThredUp: Consignment - payout ~3-80% of sale price by tier.

Where are OLX and ThredUp available?

OLX: Emerging markets. ThredUp: United States.

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