CS.MONEY vs Skinport: Which Is Better?
CS.MONEY7.7/10VS
Skinport7.6/10Quick verdict
Skinport is a listing market: you set a price, wait for a buyer and get paid by bank transfer with no payout fee, after an 8% seller fee. CS.MONEY adds bot trades and instant sell, charges 5% on Market sales and pays out to Visa or PayPal. Pick by whether you want speed or a plain cash sale.
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CS.MONEY vs Skinport side by side
| Fact |  CS.MONEY |  Skinport |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7.7 | 7.6 |
| Fees score | 7.3 | 5.7 |
| Trust score | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Payout speed score | Not scored | Not scored |
| Selection score | 7.0 | 9.0 |
| Usability score | 8.1 | 7.9 |
| Support score | Not scored | Not scored |
| Website | cs.money | skinport.com |
| Founded | 2016 | 2018 |
| Operator | CS Virtual Trade Ltd. | Skinport GmbH |
| Jurisdiction | Cyprus | Germany |
| Company registration | HE 389299 (Cyprus Registrar of Companies) | HRB 764879, Amtsgericht Stuttgart |
| KYC (ID check) | Required before withdrawal | Required above a limit |
| Two-factor login | No | Not found |
| Seller fee | 5% | 8% |
| Buyer fee | 0% | 0% |
| Withdrawal fee | 0% | 0% |
| Deposit methods | Bank card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Crypto, BLIK and Pix | PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay and Alipay |
| Withdrawal methods | Visa card and PayPal | Bank transfer |
| Currencies | USD | AUD, BRL, CAD, CHF, CNY, CZK, DKK, EUR, GBP, HKD, HRK, NOK, NZD, PLN, RUB, SEK, SGD, TRY and USD |
| Minimum deposit | $1 | Not found |
| Minimum withdrawal | $10 | Not found |
| Games | CS2 | CS2, Dota 2 and Rust |
| Features | Bot trading, P2P trading, Instant sell, Mobile app and Browser extension | P2P marketplace, Private listings, API and Email device confirmation on new logins |
| Minimum age | Under 18 allowed with guardian consent | 18+ (under 18 allowed with guardian consent) |
| Restricted countries | None named in the terms | None named in the terms |
| Trustpilot page | Read reviews on Trustpilot | Read reviews on Trustpilot |
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Which has lower fees, CS.MONEY or Skinport?
CS.MONEY wins on fees, scoring 7.3 against 5.7. This score measures: seller, buyer and withdrawal fees on a $100 sale, compared with other marketplaces.
- Seller fee: CS.MONEY 5%; Skinport 8%.
- Buyer fee: CS.MONEY 0%; Skinport 0%.
- Withdrawal fee: CS.MONEY 0%; Skinport 0%.
Is CS.MONEY or Skinport safer?
CS.MONEY and Skinport tie on trust at 8.5 out of 10. This score measures: operator transparency, company registration, KYC, 2FA, track record and how disputes are handled.
- Founded: CS.MONEY 2016; Skinport 2018.
- Operator: CS.MONEY CS Virtual Trade Ltd.; Skinport Skinport GmbH.
- Jurisdiction: CS.MONEY Cyprus; Skinport Germany.
- KYC (ID check): CS.MONEY Required before withdrawal; Skinport Required above a limit.
- Two-factor login: CS.MONEY No; Skinport not found.
Which has more skins, CS.MONEY or Skinport?
Skinport wins on selection, scoring 9.0 against 7.0. This score measures: number of CS2 listings, price range covered and supported games.
- Games: CS.MONEY CS2; Skinport CS2, Dota 2 and Rust.
- Features: CS.MONEY Bot trading, P2P trading, Instant sell, Mobile app and Browser extension; Skinport P2P marketplace, Private listings, API and Email device confirmation on new logins.
Which is easier to use, CS.MONEY or Skinport?
CS.MONEY wins on usability, scoring 8.1 against 7.9. This score measures: how easy it is to list, buy, filter and withdraw on desktop and mobile.
- Deposit methods: CS.MONEY Bank card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Crypto, BLIK and Pix; Skinport PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay and Alipay.
- Currencies: CS.MONEY USD; Skinport AUD, BRL, CAD, CHF, CNY, CZK, DKK, EUR, GBP, HKD, HRK, NOK, NZD, PLN, RUB, SEK, SGD, TRY and USD.
- Minimum deposit: CS.MONEY $1; Skinport not found.
Read the full reviews
See every fact we found, with its source, in the CS.MONEY review and the Skinport review. Scores follow our published methodology.
Our take
Both are well known, but they work differently. Skinport only matches buyers and sellers. CS.MONEY runs a trade bot, an instant sell option and a peer-to-peer Market.
Selling fees. Skinport takes 8% of each sale, or 6% on items above about 1,000 EUR. The CS.MONEY Market takes 5%, or 3% on items of $1,000 and up. CS.MONEY's Trade mode costs more: a 7% selling commission plus up to 13% on trade-locked items. Neither site charges buyers a fee. See all markets side by side on the fees page.
Payouts. Skinport pays by bank transfer only, in 1 to 3 business days, with no payout fee. It says it has no payout limits but asks for KYC at set thresholds. CS.MONEY charges no withdrawal fee and pays to Visa cards or PayPal, depending on region, after KYC. Its sale money is held for 7 days and withdrawals are capped at $1,000 a day.
Paying in. Skinport accepts PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay and Alipay, in 19 currencies. CS.MONEY accepts cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, crypto, BLIK and Pix, in USD. On CS.MONEY deposits cannot be cashed out, and on Skinport sale balance cannot be spent on the site.
Games and company. Skinport covers CS2, Dota 2 and Rust and is run by Skinport GmbH in Germany. CS.MONEY covers CS2 and is run by CS Virtual Trade Ltd. in Cyprus. Both have Trustpilot scores of 4.7 or higher from thousands of reviews.
If you want to swap one skin for another right now, or cash out to PayPal, CS.MONEY fits. If you want to set your own price and get a bank payout with no cap, Skinport fits. The guide to selling CS2 skins for real money covers the steps for both kinds of site.
Frequently asked questions
Does Skinport have a withdrawal limit like CS.MONEY?
Skinport says it has no payout limits, but pauses payouts until you pass KYC at set thresholds. CS.MONEY caps withdrawals at $1,000 per day after a 7 day hold.
Which one supports Dota 2 and Rust?
Skinport covers CS2, Dota 2 and Rust. Our CS.MONEY record lists CS2 only.
Is CS.MONEY better than Skinport?
Skinport is a listing market: you set a price, wait for a buyer and get paid by bank transfer with no payout fee, after an 8% seller fee. CS.MONEY adds bot trades and instant sell, charges 5% on Market sales and pays out to Visa or PayPal. Pick by whether you want speed or a plain cash sale.
Can I use both CS.MONEY and Skinport?
Yes. Many traders list on more than one marketplace to compare prices. Keep Steam Guard on and only accept trades shown inside each site.