Head-to-head · Used Tech Marketplaces
Swappa vs MPB
Swappa leads on 1 check, MPB on 0, and 2 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 scoreSwappa · 8.5/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresSwappa · 2 of 3
Swappa scores higher on our rubric for used tech marketplaces: 8.5 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.
On marketplace model, MPB gives you Buyback where Swappa offers Peer-to-peer. Swappa offers buyer protection; MPB doesn't publish it.
Swappa is the better fit for peer-to-peer buyers and sellers of used tech. MPB is the better fit for buying or selling used camera and video equipment.
- Swappa fits best
Peer-to-peer buyers and sellers of used tech
- MPB fits best
Buying or selling used camera and video equipment
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Side by side
| Feature | Swappa 8.5/10 Visit ↗ | MPB 7.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.5 | 7.8 |
| Ranking | #4 in Used Tech Marketplaces | #8 in Used Tech Marketplaces |
| Best for | Peer-to-peer buyers and sellers of used tech | Buying or selling used camera and video equipment |
| 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, Tickets · 24/7 | Phone, Live chat, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Swappa 2/3 · MPB 1/3 | ||
| Shipping included | ✓ | ✓ |
| Buyer protection | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Business selling | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Marketplace model | Peer-to-peer | Buyback |
| Seller fees | Listing is free; sellers pay 3% of the sold price plus payment-processing fees. | Zero fees for selling gear to MPB |
| 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. | Cameras, lenses, photo and video accessories, video cameras, drones and action cameras |
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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 → |
MPB is an online marketplace for used photography and videography equipment, including cameras, lenses, accessories, video cameras, drones, and action cameras. It suits people buying or selling visual-creation gear, from newcomers to… 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
MPB — where it wins
- Product specialists evaluate gear before resale.
- Instant quotes, zero selling fees, and insured seller shipping.
- Free shipping on purchases, with warranty coverage on used gear.
Where it doesn't
- Focused on photo and video gear, not general consumer tech.
- Available on the web; no other platform is listed.
- Warranty duration varies by market or applicable terms.
- Swappa8.5/10 · Free plan
A broad used-tech marketplace with reviewed listings and seller-paid transaction fees.
Visit SwappaFull verdict → - MPB7.8/10 · Free plan
A specialist marketplace for buying, selling, or trading used camera and video gear.
Visit MPBFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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