Checked 29 Oct 2026
Bonanza 3.4Bronze 30 pts
An open everything-marketplace built as a seller-friendly eBay alternative - free to list, with commission only when items sell.
Good for Online sellers and resellers
- Open worldwideWorldwide
- Pays via PayPal+1 more way to get paid
- Work from homeOnline, from anywhere
- Since
- 2008 18 yrs
Based in- Seattle, United States
- Web rank
- #15,469 worldwide
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Bonanza is an online marketplace where anyone can register to start earning, and the work can be done remotely. Fees are From 3.5% per sale, free to list and you can withdraw via Bank transfer and PayPal. Founded in 2008, Bonanza is based in Seattle, United States. It is available worldwide.
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What people actually earn on Bonanza
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Our rating
Worked out from the facts on this page, the same way for every platform
Strong on fees and access. Weaker on getting paid.
- Fees4.5
- Getting paid2.3
- Access4.0
- Track record3.5
- Proof of earnings2.5
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Achievements
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Open worldwideAccepts people from almost every country+10
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.
Bonanza Worldwide
Every platform with this badge →Clear feesPublishes its cut as a percentage+5
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Bonanza from 3.5%
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.
Bonanza from 3.5%
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.
Bonanza Founded 2008
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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.
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Every platform with this badge →Low payout barLets you cash out $10 or less5
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Every platform with this badge →Fast payoutsPays out instantly, daily or on demand5
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Every platform with this badge →Payment protectionHolds or guarantees payment before you work10
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Every platform with this badge →Loved appA mobile app rated 4.5 or higher5
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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.
Bonanza #15,469 worldwide
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.
Bonanza Founded 2008
Every platform with this badge →Public companyListed on a stock exchange, with audited filings5
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How Bonanza compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
- At 3.5%, Bonanza takes a smaller cut than 29 of the 31 big marketplaces we track that charge a percentage fee (median 11.5%).
- Bonanza is the only one of the 35 big marketplaces we track that pays out via PayPal.
Compared with the big marketplaces in our directory. See them all →
Is Bonanza legit?
What we could verify about the company
Bonanza is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2008 (18 years)
- Headquartered in Seattle, United States
- Has a Wikipedia article
- Its domain bonanza.com was registered in 1997 (registry record)
- Among the world's top 100,000 websites by traffic (Tranco rank #15,469)
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Bonanza in public records
Company filings, web traffic and app store data
- Website rank
- #15,469 worldwideAmong the top 100,000 sites (bonanza.com)
- Domain registered
- May 1997bonanza.com, 29 years ago
Sources: Tranco · RDAP registry. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
Bonanza timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
Bonanza founded
Headquarters today: Seattle, United States
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Milestone
11% final value fee
Bonanza's bCredits help article, updated 22 Sep 2025, uses an example final value fee of 11% of a $200 item price, equal to $22.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Bonanza
How much does Bonanza charge?
Bonanza fees: From 3.5% per sale, free to list. On a $100 payment that leaves you about $96.50, before withdrawal or conversion costs.
How do you get paid on Bonanza?
Bonanza pays out via Bank transfer and PayPal.
Which countries is Bonanza available in?
Worldwide.
Is Bonanza legit?
Yes, Bonanza is a real, operating platform: operating since 2008 (18 years), headquartered in Seattle, United States and has a Wikipedia article. As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best Bonanza alternatives?
Similar platforms include Allegro, MercadoLibre, eBay and Alibaba.com. Compare their fees and payouts in the alternatives section below.
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Bonanza alternatives
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eBayThe original online marketplace, where anyone can sell new or used items by auction or fixed price. Sellers ship worldwide and are paid through managed payouts.
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Alibaba.comThe world biggest B2B wholesale marketplace - manufacturers and trading businesses sell in bulk to buyers worldwide through paid supplier memberships.
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AmazonThe biggest store in the world - anyone can open a Seller Central account, list products, and optionally let FBA handle storage, shipping, and returns.
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TemuThe fast-growing budget marketplace - its Local Seller Program is open to sellers in 37 markets including the US, UK, Europe, Japan, and Brazil.
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