DMarket vs BUFF163: Which Is Better?
DMarket9.4/10VS
BUFF1637.9/10Quick verdict
BUFF163 lists a slightly lower seller fee, 1.5% against DMarket's 2% on most CS2 skins, but it runs in Chinese yuan, needs real-name ID and pays to Alipay or a bank card for 1%. DMarket works in USD and pays to PayPal, Skrill, Payoneer, card or bank. Buyers outside China face fewer steps on DMarket.
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DMarket vs BUFF163 side by side
| Fact |  DMarket |  BUFF163 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 9.4 | 7.9 |
| Fees score | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Trust score | 10.0 | 7.0 |
| Payout speed score | Not scored | Not scored |
| Selection score | 10.0 | 9.0 |
| Usability score | 8.1 | 6.3 |
| Support score | Not scored | Not scored |
| Website | dmarket.com | buff.163.com |
| Founded | 2017 | Not found |
| Operator | DMarket Inc. | Guangzhou Boguan Telecommunication Technology Limited |
| Jurisdiction | Delaware, United States | China |
| Company registration | Registered number 7914588 (Delaware corporation, USA) | 粤B2-20090191-18 (ICP filing, China MIIT) |
| KYC (ID check) | Required before withdrawal | Required at sign-up |
| Two-factor login | Yes | Not found |
| Seller fee | 2% | 1.5% |
| Buyer fee | 0% | 0% |
| Withdrawal fee | 0% (payment processor fees apply) | 1% |
| Deposit methods | Visa, Mastercard and Bitcoin | Alipay, WeChat Pay, Bank card, Visa and Mastercard |
| Withdrawal methods | Bank card, PayPal, Skrill, Payoneer, Wire transfer and SEPA transfer | Alipay and Bank card |
| Currencies | USD | CNY |
| Minimum deposit | $1 | Not found |
| Minimum withdrawal | $5 | ¥10 |
| Games | CS2, Dota 2, TF2 and Rust | CS2, Dota 2 and TF2 |
| Features | Instant sell, Face2Face P2P trading, Bot trading, Buy orders (Targets), Item exchange, Trading API and Mobile app | P2P trading, Buy orders, Bargaining, Item rentals, Mobile app and API |
| Minimum age | 18+ | Under 18 allowed with guardian consent |
| Restricted countries | RU and BY | None named in the terms |
| Trustpilot page | Read reviews on Trustpilot | Read reviews on Trustpilot |
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Which has lower fees, DMarket or BUFF163?
DMarket and BUFF163 tie on fees at 8.9 out of 10. This score measures: seller, buyer and withdrawal fees on a $100 sale, compared with other marketplaces.
- Seller fee: DMarket 2%; BUFF163 1.5%.
- Buyer fee: DMarket 0%; BUFF163 0%.
- Withdrawal fee: DMarket 0% (payment processor fees apply); BUFF163 1%.
Is DMarket or BUFF163 safer?
DMarket wins on trust, scoring 10.0 against 7.0. This score measures: operator transparency, company registration, KYC, 2FA, track record and how disputes are handled.
- Founded: DMarket 2017; BUFF163 not found.
- Operator: DMarket DMarket Inc.; BUFF163 Guangzhou Boguan Telecommunication Technology Limited.
- Jurisdiction: DMarket Delaware, United States; BUFF163 China.
- KYC (ID check): DMarket Required before withdrawal; BUFF163 Required at sign-up.
- Two-factor login: DMarket Yes; BUFF163 not found.
Which has more skins, DMarket or BUFF163?
DMarket wins on selection, scoring 10.0 against 9.0. This score measures: number of CS2 listings, price range covered and supported games.
- Games: DMarket CS2, Dota 2, TF2 and Rust; BUFF163 CS2, Dota 2 and TF2.
- Features: DMarket Instant sell, Face2Face P2P trading, Bot trading, Buy orders (Targets), Item exchange, Trading API and Mobile app; BUFF163 P2P trading, Buy orders, Bargaining, Item rentals, Mobile app and API.
Which is easier to use, DMarket or BUFF163?
DMarket wins on usability, scoring 8.1 against 6.3. This score measures: how easy it is to list, buy, filter and withdraw on desktop and mobile.
- Deposit methods: DMarket Visa, Mastercard and Bitcoin; BUFF163 Alipay, WeChat Pay, Bank card, Visa and Mastercard.
- Currencies: DMarket USD; BUFF163 CNY.
- Minimum deposit: DMarket $1; BUFF163 not found.
Read the full reviews
See every fact we found, with its source, in the DMarket review and the BUFF163 review. Scores follow our published methodology.
Our take
BUFF163 is the NetEase market for mainland China. DMarket is a Delaware company serving an international audience. Buyers often check prices on both, but the way you pay and get paid is very different.
Fees. BUFF163 charges sellers 1.5% and buyers nothing, plus 1% to withdraw with a 2 yuan minimum. DMarket charges 2% on most CS2 sales, up to 10% on low-priced or low-liquidity items, 4% on Face2Face and 5% on other games. It charges buyers nothing and adds no withdrawal fee of its own. See the fees page.
Paying. BUFF163 trades only in yuan. Foreigners can pay through Alipay linked to a Visa or Mastercard, with a maximum single payment of US$5,000 and US$50,000 a year. DMarket accepts Visa, Mastercard and Bitcoin in USD, from $1, and card deposits need KYC.
Getting paid. BUFF163 pays to Alipay or a bank card that matches your verified real name, from 10 yuan. DMarket pays to PayPal, Skrill, Payoneer, card, wire or SEPA from $5. On DMarket only sale earnings can be withdrawn.
Identity. BUFF163 needs real-name ID from everyone. DMarket asks for KYC for card deposits and may ask on withdrawal.
Features and games. BUFF163 has buy orders, bargaining, item rentals, an app and an API, for CS2, Dota 2 and TF2. DMarket has instant sell, bot trading, Face2Face, buy orders, item exchange and an API, for CS2, Dota 2, TF2 and Rust.
Access and reputation. DMarket blocks Russia and Belarus and has a 4.0 Trustpilot score from over 22,000 reviews. BUFF163 has 2.3 from 99 reviews, and its disputes go to a court in Guangzhou under Chinese law.
If you can use Alipay and pass real-name checks, BUFF163's fees are a touch lower. Otherwise DMarket avoids those hurdles. Read the DMarket review and BUFF163 review.
Frequently asked questions
How do foreigners pay on BUFF163?
BUFF163's guide says foreigners can link a Visa or Mastercard to Alipay and pay through it. Single payments are capped at US$5,000 and yearly payments at US$50,000.
Does DMarket support Rust?
Yes. DMarket covers CS2, Dota 2, TF2 and Rust. BUFF163's record lists CS2, Dota 2 and TF2.
Is DMarket better than BUFF163?
BUFF163 lists a slightly lower seller fee, 1.5% against DMarket's 2% on most CS2 skins, but it runs in Chinese yuan, needs real-name ID and pays to Alipay or a bank card for 1%. DMarket works in USD and pays to PayPal, Skrill, Payoneer, card or bank. Buyers outside China face fewer steps on DMarket.
Can I use both DMarket and BUFF163?
Yes. Many traders list on more than one marketplace to compare prices. Keep Steam Guard on and only accept trades shown inside each site.