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AliExpress 3.2Bronze 25 pts
Alibaba global retail marketplace - seller registration is open to businesses in supported countries including the US, UK, much of Europe, Japan, and South Korea.
Good for Online sellers and resellers
- Easy sign-upQuick profile or ID check
- Pays via Bank transferHow you get paid
- Work from homeOnline, from anywhere
- Since
- 2010 16 yrs
Based in- Hangzhou, China
- Web rank
- #492 worldwide
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AliExpress is an online marketplace where anyone can register to start earning, and the work can be done remotely. Fees are 5-8% commission by category + payment processing and you can withdraw via Bank transfer. Founded in 2010, AliExpress is based in Hangzhou, China. It is available in Sellers in China, US, UK, EU, Japan, South Korea, and more.
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What people actually earn on AliExpress
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What changed
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What changed
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We have 9 of the 17 things we track for every platform. Fees, payouts, join rules, countries and real earnings count most.
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- What kind of platform it is
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Our rating
Worked out from the facts on this page, the same way for every platform
Strong on fees and track record. Weaker on getting paid.
- Fees4.5
- Getting paid2.3
- Access2.8
- Track record4.0
- Proof of earnings2.5
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Achievements
25 of 100 points from 4 of 14 achievements, Bronze tier. Earned from verified facts, never paid for
Clear feesPublishes its cut as a percentage+5
Why it matters You can work out what you keep before you start.
How we check The platform publishes its cut as a percentage on its pricing or help pages, which we record as a range when it is tiered.
AliExpress 5–8%
Every platform with this badge →Low cutTakes 10% or less of what you earn+10
Why it matters More of every payment reaches you. Many marketplaces take 20% or more.
How we check The highest percentage the platform names in its published fees is 10% or less.
AliExpress 5–8%
Every platform with this badge →Top 10K websiteAmong the world's 10,000 most visited sites (Tranco)+5
Why it matters Big platforms have more clients and buyers, and a lot to lose from treating earners badly.
How we check The site ranks in the world's 10,000 most visited on the Tranco list, a research-grade ranking.
AliExpress #492 worldwide
Every platform with this badge →10 years runningFounded at least 10 years ago+5
Why it matters Platforms that have lasted a decade are less likely to vanish with your balance.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 10 years ago.
AliExpress Founded 2010
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Every platform with this badge →Open worldwideAccepts people from almost every country10
Why it matters Most earning platforms only take people from a handful of countries. This one lets almost anyone join.
How we check The platform's own terms or sign-up pages say it accepts people worldwide, with no more than eight countries left out.
AliExpress Sellers in China, US, UK, EU, Japan, South Korea, and more
Every platform with this badge →Free to joinNo fee to sign up5
Why it matters Paying to join is a red flag on many work sites. This one costs nothing to start.
How we check The platform's sign-up and pricing pages show no fee to register as an earner.
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Every platform with this badge →Low payout barLets you cash out $10 or less5
Why it matters Small earnings are not left stuck in your account waiting for a high threshold.
How we check The platform's published minimum withdrawal is $10 or less, or it has no minimum.
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Every platform with this badge →Fast payoutsPays out instantly, daily or on demand5
Why it matters Money arrives when you need it, not weeks later.
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Every platform with this badge →Payment protectionHolds or guarantees payment before you work10
Why it matters Something stops you working for nothing, such as client money held before the work starts.
How we check The platform publishes how it protects earners' payments: escrow, guaranteed pay or a dispute process.
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Every platform with this badge →Loved appA mobile app rated 4.5 or higher5
Why it matters A well-rated app usually means smooth day-to-day work and fewer payout problems.
How we check The platform's app is rated 4.5 or higher on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
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Every platform with this badge →20 years runningFounded at least 20 years ago5
Why it matters Two decades of paying people is a strong track record.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 20 years ago.
AliExpress Founded 2010
Every platform with this badge →Public companyListed on a stock exchange, with audited filings5
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Every platform with this badge →Fully documentedFees, payouts, countries and company details all verified15
Why it matters Everything you need to decide is verified here, not left as guesswork.
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Can I join AliExpress?
Age, countries, equipment and how sign-up works
Yes.
You need a registered business and a tax ID number. Your profile and ID are reviewed before you start.
Enter your country and age in the quick check and we will tell you here whether AliExpress accepts you. Your answers stay on your device.
Check with my countryWe have not verified which countries AliExpress accepts yet.
- A registered business
- A tax ID number
- A government ID
No sign-up cost listed.
- Sign upFree
- Quick profile or ID reviewIncluding an ID check
- Do your first workJobs, tasks or sales
Good to know: Seller accounts are for registered companies with a business licence and tax registration, and eligible seller countries vary and could not be confirmed officially.
AliExpress's official requirements ↗Every platform you can join →
How AliExpress compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
- At 5%–8%, AliExpress takes a smaller cut than 25 of the 31 big marketplaces we track that charge a percentage fee (median 11.5%).
Compared with the big marketplaces in our directory. See them all →
Is AliExpress legit?
What we could verify about the company
AliExpress is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2010 (16 years)
- Headquartered in Hangzhou, China
- Has a Wikipedia article
- Its domain aliexpress.com was registered in 2006 (registry record)
- Among the world's top 1,000 websites by traffic (Tranco rank #492)
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AliExpress in public records
Company filings, web traffic and app store data
- Website rank
- #492 worldwideAmong the top 1,000 sites (aliexpress.com)
- Domain registered
- Apr 2006aliexpress.com, 20 years ago
- Parent company
- Alibaba Group
- Industry
- E-commerce
Sources: Tranco · RDAP registry · Wikidata. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
AliExpress timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
AliExpress founded
Headquarters today: Hangzhou, China
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Milestone
150M+ active shoppers
AliExpress tells sellers it has 150 million+ active shoppers in 200+ countries and that partners saw 32%+ year-on-year revenue growth (company claim).
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about AliExpress
How much does AliExpress charge?
AliExpress fees: 5-8% commission by category + payment processing. On a $100 payment that leaves you about $92–$95, before withdrawal or conversion costs.
How do you get paid on AliExpress?
AliExpress pays out via Bank transfer.
Which countries is AliExpress available in?
Sellers in China, US, UK, EU, Japan, South Korea, and more.
Is AliExpress legit?
Yes, AliExpress is a real, operating platform: operating since 2010 (16 years), headquartered in Hangzhou, China and has a Wikipedia article. As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best AliExpress alternatives?
Similar platforms include Amazon, Temu, Rakuten Ichiba and Flipkart. Compare their fees and payouts in the alternatives section below.
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AliExpress alternatives
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