Head-to-head · Android Shopping Apps
Mercado Libre vs Shopee
Mercado Libre leads on 3 checks, Shopee on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreMercado Libre · 8.9/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresMercado Libre · 6 of 6
Mercado Libre scores higher on our rubric for android shopping apps: 8.9 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.
Mercado Libre offers store pickup; Shopee doesn't publish it. Mercado Libre offers same-day delivery; Shopee doesn't publish it. Mercado Libre offers price-drop alerts; Shopee doesn't publish it.
Mercado Libre is the better fit for marketplace buyers and sellers seeking pickup options. Shopee is the better fit for marketplace shoppers who value reviews and rewards.
- Mercado Libre fits best
Marketplace buyers and sellers seeking pickup options
- Shopee fits best
Marketplace shoppers who value reviews and rewards
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Side by side
| Feature | Mercado Libre 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | Shopee 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #5 in Android Shopping Apps | #8 in Android Shopping Apps |
| Best for | Marketplace buyers and sellers seeking pickup options | Marketplace shoppers who value reviews and rewards |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Android | Android, Web |
| Support | ||
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Mercado Libre 6/6 · Shopee 3/6 | ||
| In-app checkout | ✓ | ✓ |
| Order tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Store pickup | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Same-day delivery | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Loyalty rewards | ✓ | ✓ |
| Price-drop alerts | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| App type | Marketplace | Marketplace |
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| Our verdict | Mercado Libre brings a multi-category online marketplace to Android and the web, serving shoppers who want to browse listings and sellers who want to offer new or used items. Buyers can search across categories including fashion,… Read the review → |
Shopee brings marketplace browsing and in-app purchasing to Android and web, with listings across categories such as fashion, beauty and home goods. It is aimed at shoppers who want to compare sellers, use promotions and follow orders in… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Mercado Libre — where it wins
- Search by category, price, location, and seller reputation.
- Track shipments and collect eligible purchases at pickup agencies.
- Create listings and message buyers or sellers in the app.
Where it doesn't
- Catalog, payment methods, delivery, and benefits vary by country.
- Pickup is available only for eligible purchases at participating agencies.
- The app combines shopping, selling, and entertainment features.
Shopee — where it wins
- Search products across categories and brands, with seller ratings and reviews.
- Use vouchers and earn or redeem Shopee Coins.
- Track order status and shipping information in the app.
Where it doesn't
- Offers, payment methods and shipping availability can vary by market.
- Recommendations and deal notifications may be less useful to focused shoppers.
- It is a marketplace rather than a dedicated retailer's shopping app.
- Mercado Libre8.9/10 · Free plan
A free Android and web marketplace for browsing, buying, selling, and arranging pickup.
Visit Mercado LibreFull verdict → - Shopee8.6/10 · Free plan
A free marketplace app for browsing, buying and tracking orders on Android and web.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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