Skinport vs CSFloat: Which Is Better?
Skinport7.6/10VS
CSFloat8.5/10Quick verdict
CSFloat costs sellers less: a 2% sale fee against Skinport's 8%, though CSFloat adds a withdrawal fee from 2.5% while Skinport pays out for free. Pick CSFloat for CS2-only selling with debit card or USDC payouts. Pick Skinport for Dota 2 and Rust items, PayPal buying and bank payouts in many currencies.
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Skinport vs CSFloat side by side
| Fact |  Skinport |  CSFloat |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7.6 | 8.5 |
| Fees score | 5.7 | 8.3 |
| Trust score | 8.5 | 10.0 |
| Payout speed score | Not scored | Not scored |
| Selection score | 9.0 | 7.0 |
| Usability score | 7.9 | 7.5 |
| Support score | Not scored | Not scored |
| Website | skinport.com | csfloat.com |
| Founded | 2018 | 2020 |
| Operator | Skinport GmbH | CSFloat, Inc. |
| Jurisdiction | Germany | United States (Delaware law) |
| Company registration | HRB 764879, Amtsgericht Stuttgart | File No. 6954716 (Delaware Division of Corporations) |
| KYC (ID check) | Required above a limit | Required before withdrawal |
| Two-factor login | Not found | Yes |
| Seller fee | 8% | 2% |
| Buyer fee | 0% | 0% |
| Withdrawal fee | 0% | 2.5% |
| Deposit methods | PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay and Alipay | Debit/credit card, ACH debit, iDEAL and Crypto |
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfer | Bank transfer, Debit card and Crypto (USDC) |
| Currencies | AUD, BRL, CAD, CHF, CNY, CZK, DKK, EUR, GBP, HKD, HRK, NOK, NZD, PLN, RUB, SEK, SGD, TRY and USD | USD |
| Minimum deposit | Not found | Not found |
| Minimum withdrawal | Not found | $5 |
| Games | CS2, Dota 2 and Rust | CS2 |
| Features | P2P marketplace, Private listings, API and Email device confirmation on new logins | P2P trading, Auctions, Buy orders, Offers, Browser extension, Mobile app and API |
| Minimum age | 18+ (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, Skinport or CSFloat?
CSFloat wins on fees, scoring 8.3 against 5.7. This score measures: seller, buyer and withdrawal fees on a $100 sale, compared with other marketplaces.
- Seller fee: Skinport 8%; CSFloat 2%.
- Buyer fee: Skinport 0%; CSFloat 0%.
- Withdrawal fee: Skinport 0%; CSFloat 2.5%.
Is Skinport 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: Skinport 2018; CSFloat 2020.
- Operator: Skinport Skinport GmbH; CSFloat CSFloat, Inc..
- Jurisdiction: Skinport Germany; CSFloat United States (Delaware law).
- KYC (ID check): Skinport Required above a limit; CSFloat Required before withdrawal.
- Two-factor login: Skinport not found; CSFloat Yes.
Which has more skins, Skinport or CSFloat?
Skinport wins on selection, scoring 9.0 against 7.0. This score measures: number of CS2 listings, price range covered and supported games.
- Games: Skinport CS2, Dota 2 and Rust; CSFloat CS2.
- Features: Skinport P2P marketplace, Private listings, API and Email device confirmation on new logins; CSFloat P2P trading, Auctions, Buy orders, Offers, Browser extension, Mobile app and API.
Which is easier to use, Skinport or CSFloat?
Skinport wins on usability, scoring 7.9 against 7.5. This score measures: how easy it is to list, buy, filter and withdraw on desktop and mobile.
- Deposit methods: Skinport PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay and Alipay; CSFloat Debit/credit card, ACH debit, iDEAL and Crypto.
- Currencies: Skinport AUD, BRL, CAD, CHF, CNY, CZK, DKK, EUR, GBP, HKD, HRK, NOK, NZD, PLN, RUB, SEK, SGD, TRY and USD; CSFloat USD.
- Minimum deposit: Skinport not found; CSFloat not found.
Read the full reviews
See every fact we found, with its source, in the Skinport review and the CSFloat review. Scores follow our published methodology.
Our take
Both are peer-to-peer cash markets. You list a skin, a buyer pays, and you withdraw real money. The difference is where the fees sit.
Selling. Skinport takes 8% of each sale (6% on items above about 1,000 EUR) and charges nothing to pay out. CSFloat takes 2% of each sale, then charges a withdrawal fee that starts at 2.5% and falls as your lifetime sales grow, down to 0.5% after $100,000. Non-USD payouts can add a conversion fee of up to 1%. On a 100 dollar sale at the entry tier, that works out to about 95.55 kept on CSFloat against 92 on Skinport. Run your own numbers in the fee calculator or see every market on the fees page.
Getting paid. Skinport pays by bank transfer only, in 1 to 3 business days, and asks for KYC once payouts reach a threshold. Its sale balance cannot be spent on the site. CSFloat pays through Stripe by bank transfer, debit card or USDC from $5, and only money earned from sales can be withdrawn.
Buying. Neither charges a buyer fee. Skinport takes PayPal, cards, Apple Pay and Alipay. CSFloat takes cards, ACH, iDEAL and crypto, and has auctions, buy orders and offers.
Who runs them. Skinport GmbH is registered in Germany and has traded since 2018. CSFloat, Inc. is a Delaware company that opened the market in 2020. CSFloat has its own 2FA with recovery codes, and on CSFloat your items stay in your Steam inventory until they sell. It does not support payments in Norway.
If you only sell CS2 skins and want the most back, CSFloat's fees are lower. If you trade Dota 2 or Rust too, or want a plain bank payout with no withdrawal fee, Skinport is the simpler choice. Full details are in the Skinport review and CSFloat review.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to deposit my skins to a bot on CSFloat?
No. CSFloat's published setup keeps items in your Steam inventory until they sell, so there is no bot deposit step.
Can I spend my Skinport sale balance on other skins?
No. Skinport's sale balance can only be paid out to your bank account. CSFloat has a different limit: only money earned from sales can be withdrawn, not money you deposited.
Which one pays out in crypto?
CSFloat pays out in USDC through Stripe, alongside bank transfer and debit card. Skinport pays out by bank transfer only.
Is Skinport better than CSFloat?
CSFloat costs sellers less: a 2% sale fee against Skinport's 8%, though CSFloat adds a withdrawal fee from 2.5% while Skinport pays out for free. Pick CSFloat for CS2-only selling with debit card or USDC payouts. Pick Skinport for Dota 2 and Rust items, PayPal buying and bank payouts in many currencies.
Can I use both Skinport 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.