Head-to-head · Used Tech Marketplaces
Swappa vs Cashify
Swappa leads on 1 check, Cashify on 1, and 2 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 scoreSwappa · 8.5/10
- Free planboth
Swappa scores higher on our rubric for used tech marketplaces: 8.5 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.
Swappa offers buyer protection; Cashify doesn't publish it. Cashify offers business selling; Swappa doesn't publish it.
Swappa is the better fit for peer-to-peer buyers and sellers of used tech. Cashify is the better fit for device sellers and refurbished-phone buyers.
- Swappa fits best
Peer-to-peer buyers and sellers of used tech
- Cashify fits best
Device sellers and refurbished-phone buyers
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Side by side
| Feature | Swappa 8.5/10 Visit ↗ | Cashify 8.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Ranking | #4 in Used Tech Marketplaces | #5 in Used Tech Marketplaces |
| Best for | Peer-to-peer buyers and sellers of used tech | Device sellers and refurbished-phone buyers |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Tickets · 24/7 | Email, Live chat |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Swappa 2/3 · Cashify 2/3 | ||
| Shipping included | ✓ | ✓ |
| Buyer protection | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Business selling | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Marketplace model | Peer-to-peer | Not published |
| Seller fees | Listing is free; sellers pay 3% of the sold price plus payment-processing fees. | No fee for phone selling; site says there are no hidden fees or charges. |
| Device categories | Phones, laptops, tablets, watches/wearables, computers, gaming consoles, audio, cameras/lenses, drones, home tech, fitness/cycling; trade-in accepts phones, tablets, smartwatches, laptops, and AirPods. | Phones, laptops, TVs, tablets, gaming consoles, smartwatches, smart speakers |
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| Our verdict | Swappa connects people buying and selling used technology directly, with listings spanning phones, laptops, tablets, wearables, computers, gaming consoles, audio, cameras, drones and home tech. It suits buyers looking across several device… Read the review → |
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 → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Swappa — where it wins
- Covers phones, computers, gaming, audio, cameras, drones and home tech
- Staff review listings and check IMEI or serial numbers
- Listing is free, and standard shipping is free to buyers
Where it doesn't
- Sellers pay 3% of the sold price plus payment-processing fees
- Sellers must arrange and pay for standard shipping
- Trade-ins are limited to eligible devices through partner buyers
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.
- Swappa8.5/10 · Free plan
A broad used-tech marketplace with reviewed listings and seller-paid transaction fees.
Visit SwappaFull verdict → - Cashify8.3/10 · Free plan
A buyback service and refurbished-device store with free phone pickup and 32-point checks.
Visit CashifyFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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