Head-to-head · Used Tech Marketplaces
Cashify vs Gazelle
Cashify leads on 0 checks, Gazelle on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCashify · 8.3/10
- Free planboth
Cashify scores higher on our rubric for used tech marketplaces: 8.3 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.
Cashify is the better fit for device sellers and refurbished-phone buyers. Gazelle is the better fit for selling phones or tablets and buying certified pre-owned.
- Cashify fits best
Device sellers and refurbished-phone buyers
- Gazelle fits best
Selling phones or tablets and buying certified pre-owned
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Side by side
| Feature | Cashify 8.3/10 Visit ↗ | Gazelle 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.3 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #5 in Used Tech Marketplaces | #7 in Used Tech Marketplaces |
| Best for | Device sellers and refurbished-phone buyers | 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, Live chat | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Cashify 2/3 · Gazelle 2/3 | ||
| Shipping included | ✓ | ✓ |
| Buyer protection | Not published | Not published |
| Business selling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Marketplace model | Not published | Not published |
| Seller fees | No fee for phone selling; site says there are no hidden fees or charges. | No hidden fees stated for trade-ins. |
| Device categories | Phones, laptops, TVs, tablets, gaming consoles, smartwatches, smart speakers | Phones, tablets |
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| Our verdict | Cashify is an India-focused buyback service and refurbished-electronics store for people selling used devices, shopping for refurbished phones and other electronics, or arranging repairs. Sellers choose a device, describe its condition,… 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
Cashify — where it wins
- Get a resale quote based on device model and condition.
- Phone sellers can schedule free doorstep pickup with no selling fee.
- Refurbished phones undergo 32-point quality checks.
Where it doesn't
- Selling is a buyback flow, not an open peer-to-peer marketplace.
- Payment follows pickup and device assessment.
- Free pickup and fee terms apply to phones; other devices may differ.
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
- Cashify8.3/10 · Free plan
A buyback service and refurbished-device store with free phone pickup and 32-point checks.
Visit CashifyFull 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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