Head-to-head · Used Tech Marketplaces
Back Market vs Gazelle
Back Market leads on 1 check, Gazelle on 0, and 3 are 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 scoreBack Market · 8.8/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresBack Market · 3 of 3
Back Market scores higher on our rubric for used tech marketplaces: 8.8 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.
Back Market offers buyer protection; Gazelle doesn't publish it.
Back Market is the better fit for buying refurbished tech or trading in used devices. Gazelle is the better fit for selling phones or tablets and buying certified pre-owned.
- Back Market fits best
Buying refurbished tech or trading in used devices
- Gazelle fits best
Selling phones or tablets and buying certified pre-owned
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Side by side
| Feature | Back Market 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Gazelle 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #2 in Used Tech Marketplaces | #7 in Used Tech Marketplaces |
| Best for | Buying refurbished tech or trading in used devices | Selling phones or tablets and buying certified pre-owned |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Docs | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features Back Market 3/3 · Gazelle 2/3 | ||
| Shipping included | ✓ | ✓ |
| Buyer protection | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Business selling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Marketplace model | Refurbished | Not published |
| Seller fees | Seller commission or listing fees were not verified. US buyers may be charged a Quality Assurance Fee based on cart total; the help page says it is not applicable to California residents. | No hidden fees stated for trade-ins. |
| Device categories | Smartphones, laptops, tablets, gaming consoles, audio devices, smartwatches, home appliances | Phones, tablets |
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| Our verdict | Back Market is an online marketplace for buying refurbished electronics from professional sellers and trading in eligible devices. Its catalog spans smartphones, laptops, tablets, gaming consoles, audio devices, smartwatches, and home… 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
Back Market — where it wins
- Covers phones, laptops, tablets, gaming, audio, watches, and appliances
- Offers prepaid trade-in shipping by label or QR code when provided
- Purchases include 30-day returns and a seller-provided one-year limited warranty
Where it doesn't
- Trade-in offers depend on device eligibility, model, and condition
- The one-year limited warranty is provided by the seller
- US buyers may pay a Quality Assurance Fee based on cart total
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
- Back Market8.8/10 · Free plan
Buy refurbished tech from professional sellers or trade in an eligible device.
Visit Back MarketFull 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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