Head-to-head · Used Tech Marketplaces
Amazon Renewed vs Gazelle
Amazon Renewed leads on 1 check, Gazelle on 2, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAmazon Renewed · 9.2/10
- Free planonly Gazelle
Amazon Renewed scores higher on our rubric for used tech marketplaces: 9.2 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.
Gazelle offers free plan; Amazon Renewed doesn't publish it. Gazelle offers shipping included; Amazon Renewed doesn't publish it. Amazon Renewed offers buyer protection; Gazelle doesn't publish it.
Amazon Renewed is the better fit for buyers and sellers seeking a broad refurbished marketplace. Gazelle is the better fit for selling phones or tablets and buying certified pre-owned.
- Amazon Renewed fits best
Buyers and sellers seeking a broad refurbished marketplace
- Gazelle fits best
Selling phones or tablets and buying certified pre-owned
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Side by side
| Feature | Amazon Renewed 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Gazelle 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #1 in Used Tech Marketplaces | #7 in Used Tech Marketplaces |
| Best for | Buyers and sellers seeking a broad refurbished marketplace | Selling phones or tablets and buying certified pre-owned |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Docs | |
| Integrations | 3 integrations | 1 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features Amazon Renewed 2/3 · Gazelle 2/3 | ||
| Shipping included | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Buyer protection | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Business selling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Marketplace model | Refurbished | Not published |
| Seller fees | Standard Amazon selling fees may apply, including a selling-plan fee and category-dependent referral fees; exact fees depend on the seller plan and product category. | No hidden fees stated for trade-ins. |
| Device categories | Phones, cameras, headphones, kitchen appliances, power tools, personal computers, tablets, televisions, and video game consoles | Phones, tablets |
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| Our verdict | Amazon Renewed is a marketplace program for pre-owned and refurbished products, rather than standalone software. Buyers can browse devices and household products from qualified sellers; sellers can apply to list eligible inventory on… Read the review → |
Gazelle is a U.S.-focused online service for selling eligible phones and tablets and buying certified pre-owned models. Individual sellers select a device model and condition to receive an online offer, then send it with a prepaid shipping… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Amazon Renewed — where it wins
- Covers phones, computers, appliances, tools, and other device categories
- Qualified sellers inspect, test, clean, and repair products to quality requirements
- Renewed products include a guarantee and seller- or Amazon-fulfilled orders
Where it doesn't
- Sellers must apply and meet program requirements
- Standard Amazon selling fees may apply and vary by plan and category
- Renewed products must be discounted at least 5% versus the new counterpart
Gazelle — where it wins
- Instant online offers with prepaid shipping for eligible trade-ins
- Payout by PayPal or check after device inspection
- Certified pre-owned phones and tablets include 30-day returns
Where it doesn't
- Limited to phones and tablets rather than a broad range of used tech
- Trade-in offers can be confirmed or changed after inspection
- Bulk trade-ins are aimed at businesses with at least 200 devices
- Amazon Renewed9.2/10 · Paid
A broad refurbished marketplace with seller qualification and a buyer guarantee.
Visit Amazon RenewedFull verdict → - Gazelle7.9/10 · Free plan
A web-based marketplace pairing phone and tablet trade-ins with refurbished-device sales.
Visit GazelleFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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