Skinport vs SkinBaron: Which Is Better?
Skinport7.6/10VS
SkinBaron6.5/10Quick verdict
Skinport leads on our scores from each site's published facts, 7.6 to 6.5 out of 10. Skinport lists a seller fee of 8% and SkinBaron lists 15%. Pick Skinport if you care most about fees and selection. Pick SkinBaron if trust and usability matter more to you.
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Skinport vs SkinBaron side by side
| Fact |  Skinport |  SkinBaron |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7.6 | 6.5 |
| Fees score | 5.7 | 2.0 |
| Trust score | 8.5 | 10.0 |
| Payout speed score | Not scored | Not scored |
| Selection score | 9.0 | 7.0 |
| Usability score | 7.9 | 8.1 |
| Support score | Not scored | Not scored |
| Website | skinport.com | skinbaron.de |
| Founded | 2018 | 2016 |
| Operator | Skinport GmbH | SkinBaron GmbH |
| Jurisdiction | Germany | Germany |
| Company registration | HRB 764879, Amtsgericht Stuttgart | HRB 5591, Amtsgericht Hof |
| KYC (ID check) | Required above a limit | Required above a limit |
| Two-factor login | Not found | Yes |
| Seller fee | 8% | 15% |
| Buyer fee | 0% | 5% + €0.35 |
| Withdrawal fee | 0% | 0% |
| Deposit methods | PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay and Alipay | Bank transfer (SEPA), Credit card, PayPal, Klarna, Apple Pay, Google Pay, iDEAL, MobilePay and Cartes Bancaires |
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfer | Bank transfer (SEPA) and International wire transfer |
| Currencies | AUD, BRL, CAD, CHF, CNY, CZK, DKK, EUR, GBP, HKD, HRK, NOK, NZD, PLN, RUB, SEK, SGD, TRY and USD | EUR |
| 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, Bot escrow, Private sales and API |
| Minimum age | 18+ (under 18 allowed with guardian consent) | 18+ |
| 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, Skinport or SkinBaron?
Skinport wins on fees, scoring 5.7 against 2.0. This score measures: seller, buyer and withdrawal fees on a $100 sale, compared with other marketplaces.
- Seller fee: Skinport 8%; SkinBaron 15%.
- Buyer fee: Skinport 0%; SkinBaron 5% + €0.35.
- Withdrawal fee: Skinport 0%; SkinBaron 0%.
Is Skinport or SkinBaron safer?
SkinBaron 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; SkinBaron 2016.
- Operator: Skinport Skinport GmbH; SkinBaron SkinBaron GmbH.
- Jurisdiction: Skinport Germany; SkinBaron Germany.
- KYC (ID check): Skinport Required above a limit; SkinBaron Required above a limit.
- Two-factor login: Skinport not found; SkinBaron Yes.
Which has more skins, Skinport or SkinBaron?
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; SkinBaron CS2.
- Features: Skinport P2P marketplace, Private listings, API and Email device confirmation on new logins; SkinBaron P2P trading, Bot escrow, Private sales and API.
Which is easier to use, Skinport or SkinBaron?
SkinBaron 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: Skinport PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay and Alipay; SkinBaron Bank transfer (SEPA), Credit card, PayPal, Klarna, Apple Pay, Google Pay, iDEAL, MobilePay and Cartes Bancaires.
- Currencies: Skinport AUD, BRL, CAD, CHF, CNY, CZK, DKK, EUR, GBP, HKD, HRK, NOK, NZD, PLN, RUB, SEK, SGD, TRY and USD; SkinBaron EUR.
- Minimum deposit: Skinport not found; SkinBaron not found.
Read the full reviews
See every test we ran in the Skinport review and the SkinBaron review. Scores follow our published methodology.
Frequently asked questions
Is Skinport better than SkinBaron?
Skinport leads on our scores from each site's published facts, 7.6 to 6.5 out of 10. Skinport lists a seller fee of 8% and SkinBaron lists 15%. Pick Skinport if you care most about fees and selection. Pick SkinBaron if trust and usability matter more to you.
Can I use both Skinport and SkinBaron?
Yes. Many traders list on more than one marketplace to compare prices. Keep Steam Guard on and only accept trades shown inside each site.