BUFF Market vs CSFloat: Which Is Better?
BUFF Market7.7/10VS
CSFloat8.5/10Quick verdict
CSFloat lists the lower seller fee, 2% against BUFF Market's 2.5%, and neither charges buyers. Both charge to withdraw: CSFloat from 2.5%, BUFF Market 1% plus a fixed fee. CSFloat pays out by bank, debit card or USDC. BUFF Market pays by bank transfer or Payoneer, and its sellers need the mobile app to deliver items.
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BUFF Market vs CSFloat side by side
| Fact |  BUFF Market |  CSFloat |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7.7 | 8.5 |
| Fees score | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Trust score | 8.5 | 10.0 |
| Payout speed score | Not scored | Not scored |
| Selection score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Usability score | 5.3 | 7.5 |
| Support score | Not scored | Not scored |
| Website | buff.market | csfloat.com |
| Founded | 2021 | 2020 |
| Operator | NETEASE (HONGKONG) LIMITED | CSFloat, Inc. |
| Jurisdiction | Hong Kong | United States (Delaware law) |
| Company registration | Not found | File No. 6954716 (Delaware Division of Corporations) |
| KYC (ID check) | Required before withdrawal | Required before withdrawal |
| Two-factor login | Not found | Yes |
| Seller fee | 2.5% | 2% |
| Buyer fee | 0% | 0% |
| Withdrawal fee | 1% + fixed fee | 2.5% |
| Deposit methods | Bank card | Debit/credit card, ACH debit, iDEAL and Crypto |
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfer and Payoneer | Bank transfer, Debit card and Crypto (USDC) |
| Currencies | USD and JPY | USD |
| Minimum deposit | Not found | Not found |
| Minimum withdrawal | $10 | $5 |
| Games | CS2 | CS2 |
| Features | P2P trading, Bargain offers, Buy orders and Mobile app | P2P trading, Auctions, Buy orders, Offers, Browser extension, Mobile app and API |
| Minimum age | Under 18 allowed with guardian consent | Under 18 allowed with guardian consent |
| Restricted countries | None named in the terms | NO |
| Trustpilot page | Read reviews on Trustpilot | Read reviews on Trustpilot |
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Which has lower fees, BUFF Market or CSFloat?
BUFF Market wins on fees, scoring 8.4 against 8.3. This score measures: seller, buyer and withdrawal fees on a $100 sale, compared with other marketplaces.
- Seller fee: BUFF Market 2.5%; CSFloat 2%.
- Buyer fee: BUFF Market 0%; CSFloat 0%.
- Withdrawal fee: BUFF Market 1% + fixed fee; CSFloat 2.5%.
Is BUFF Market or CSFloat safer?
CSFloat wins on trust, scoring 10.0 against 8.5. This score measures: operator transparency, company registration, KYC, 2FA, track record and how disputes are handled.
- Founded: BUFF Market 2021; CSFloat 2020.
- Operator: BUFF Market NETEASE (HONGKONG) LIMITED; CSFloat CSFloat, Inc..
- Jurisdiction: BUFF Market Hong Kong; CSFloat United States (Delaware law).
- KYC (ID check): BUFF Market Required before withdrawal; CSFloat Required before withdrawal.
- Two-factor login: BUFF Market not found; CSFloat Yes.
Which has more skins, BUFF Market or CSFloat?
BUFF Market and CSFloat tie on selection at 7.0 out of 10. This score measures: number of CS2 listings, price range covered and supported games.
- Games: BUFF Market CS2; CSFloat CS2.
- Features: BUFF Market P2P trading, Bargain offers, Buy orders and Mobile app; CSFloat P2P trading, Auctions, Buy orders, Offers, Browser extension, Mobile app and API.
Which is easier to use, BUFF Market or CSFloat?
CSFloat wins on usability, scoring 7.5 against 5.3. This score measures: how easy it is to list, buy, filter and withdraw on desktop and mobile.
- Deposit methods: BUFF Market Bank card; CSFloat Debit/credit card, ACH debit, iDEAL and Crypto.
- Currencies: BUFF Market USD and JPY; CSFloat USD.
- Minimum deposit: BUFF Market not found; CSFloat not found.
Read the full reviews
See every fact we found, with its source, in the BUFF Market review and the CSFloat review. Scores follow our published methodology.
Our take
BUFF Market is NetEase's international peer-to-peer market. CSFloat is a Delaware peer-to-peer market. Both focus on CS2 and both charge low seller fees, so the withdrawal fees decide a lot.
Seller fees. CSFloat charges 2% per sale. BUFF Market charges 2.5%. Neither charges buyers.
Withdrawal fees. CSFloat's fee starts at 2.5% and falls with lifetime sales volume, down to 0.5% after $100,000, with up to 1% extra for non-USD payouts. BUFF Market charges 1% plus a fixed fee: $1 for Payoneer (minimum $2), $2.5 for a local bank transfer or $8 for SWIFT, plus any intermediary bank fees.
What that means. On one 100 dollar sale at CSFloat's entry tier, you keep about 95.55 on CSFloat and about 95.50 on BUFF Market via Payoneer, where the fee has a $2 minimum. On a 1,000 dollar payout, the fixed fee matters less: about 955.50 on CSFloat against about 964.25 on BUFF Market via Payoneer. A small SWIFT payout on BUFF Market can cost far more. Run your numbers in the fee calculator.
Payout routes. CSFloat pays through Stripe by bank transfer, debit card or USDC, from $5. BUFF Market pays by bank transfer in 1 to 5 working days or Payoneer in 1 working day, from $10, with no PayPal or crypto. On both, only sale earnings can be withdrawn.
Delivery and features. CSFloat keeps items in your Steam inventory until sold and offers auctions, offers, buy orders and a browser extension. BUFF Market sends items straight through Steam, has bargain offers and buy orders, and requires sellers to use its app.
Checks and trust. BUFF Market needs KYC to withdraw to a bank. CSFloat runs payout onboarding through Stripe and has its own 2FA. BUFF Market has a 4.6 Trustpilot score from over 1,000 reviews.
Small, frequent cash-outs favour CSFloat. Larger payouts through Payoneer can favour BUFF Market. Read the BUFF Market review and CSFloat review.
Frequently asked questions
Does BUFF Market pay out to PayPal or crypto?
No. BUFF Market pays out by bank transfer or Payoneer only. CSFloat pays out by bank transfer, debit card or USDC.
Do I need to use a mobile app on either site?
BUFF Market says sellers must install its mobile app to deliver items. CSFloat has a mobile app, but its record does not say it is required to sell.
Is BUFF Market better than CSFloat?
CSFloat lists the lower seller fee, 2% against BUFF Market's 2.5%, and neither charges buyers. Both charge to withdraw: CSFloat from 2.5%, BUFF Market 1% plus a fixed fee. CSFloat pays out by bank, debit card or USDC. BUFF Market pays by bank transfer or Payoneer, and its sellers need the mobile app to deliver items.
Can I use both BUFF Market and CSFloat?
Yes. Many traders list on more than one marketplace to compare prices. Keep Steam Guard on and only accept trades shown inside each site.