Comparison
Skinport vs CSFloat: Fees, Payouts and Which to Use
In short
Skinport and CSFloat are both CS2 marketplaces that pay sellers in real money and charge buyers nothing, but the seller fee differs: Skinport takes 8% (6% above €1,000, 2% on private sales) and CSFloat takes 2%.
If you buy or sell CS2 skins, Skinport and CSFloat are two of the marketplaces you will compare first. Both let sellers cash out and neither charges buyers a fee. The big difference is what a seller pays when an item sells, and that changes how much of a price gap you need before a resale makes sense.
Rates below are the published figures at the time of writing. Marketplaces change their fees, so check each site before you trade.
| Skinport | CSFloat | |
|---|---|---|
| Seller fee | 8% (6% above €1,000, 2% on private sales) | 2% |
| Buyer fee | 0% | 0% |
| Seller keeps on a $100 sale | $92.00 | $98.00 |
| Money in | Pay at checkout | Deposit to a balance; fee depends on method |
| Money out | Real money after identity verification, no payout fee | Withdrawal fee that falls with sales volume |
| Trade-locked items | Listed with a "tradable in X days" label, often at a discount | Check the listing; a locked item can't be delivered until it unlocks |
| Known for | Cash payouts, trade-locked deals, wide item range | Low seller fee and float-focused listings |
Skinport
VisitCash payouts and discounted trade-locked listings, at a higher seller fee.
- 0% buyer fee and no payout fee
- Trade-locked items listed at a discount
- Pays out real money
- 8% seller fee on most items
- Identity verification is needed to cash out
CSFloat
VisitThe cheaper marketplace to sell on, with extra costs at the deposit and withdrawal steps.
- 2% seller fee and 0% buyer fee
- Listings built around float and inspection details
- Deposit fees depend on the payment method
- Withdrawal fees apply and vary with volume
The fees side by side
| Skinport | CSFloat | |
|---|---|---|
| Seller fee | 8% (6% above €1,000, 2% on private sales) | 2% |
| Buyer fee | 0% | 0% |
| Seller keeps on a $100 sale | $92.00 | $98.00 |
| List price needed to net $100 | about $108.70 | about $102.04 |
The last row is the one that matters for resale. To take home the same $100, a Skinport seller must list about 6.5 points higher than a CSFloat seller. Our Skinport fees explained page shows the full break-even table.
Getting money in and out
Skinport pays out real money after you verify your identity, and it does not charge a payout fee on top of the seller fee.
CSFloat works from a balance. Deposit fees depend on the method (roughly 1.5% to 3.3% across card, bank and direct-debit options at the time of writing), and withdrawals carry a fee that falls as your total sales grow (roughly 0.5% to 2.5%). Those costs sit on top of the 2% seller fee, so compare the full path from buying to cash, not only the headline rate.
What the fee gap means when you flip
Suppose you buy a skin for $90 and later sell it for $100. This is an illustration of the arithmetic, not a forecast.
- Sold on Skinport: $100 less 8% leaves $92.00, so the sale nets $2.00 over your cost.
- Sold on CSFloat: $100 less 2% leaves $98.00, so the sale nets $8.00 over your cost, before any withdrawal fee.
The same discount can be worth very different amounts depending on where you sell. The flip side is that the best seller fee only helps if the item actually sells at your price, and busier marketplaces tend to sell common items faster. Fees are one input, not the whole decision.
One practical rule applies to both: a skin bought while it is trade-locked cannot be delivered to a buyer until the lock ends. Plan the resale around the unlock date, and use the tradelock checker to work it out.
Which one should you use?
- You want the lowest sale fee. CSFloat's 2% is hard to beat, if you are comfortable with its deposit and withdrawal costs.
- You want to buy below market. Both have a 0% buyer fee, so compare live prices on the exact item, including its float.
- You want to buy trade-locked items at a discount. Skinport lists them with a "tradable in X days" label, which is why it is the marketplace most auto-buy tools are built around.
- You trade a lot. Many traders use both and sell wherever the fee-adjusted price is best.
Where Revenant fits
Revenant is built for Skinport. It finds underpriced trade-locked skins there, works out the profit after Skinport's seller fee, and buys the ones you choose the moment their lock lifts. It does not buy on CSFloat. If you are weighing tools, see our best CS2 sniping bots comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CSFloat cheaper than Skinport?
For sellers, usually yes. CSFloat takes 2% of a sale while Skinport takes 8% (6% above €1,000). On a $100 sale a Skinport seller keeps about $92.00 and a CSFloat seller about $98.00, before CSFloat's deposit and withdrawal fees.
Do buyers pay fees on Skinport or CSFloat?
Neither charges buyers a marketplace fee, so the listed price is what the buyer pays. CSFloat deposit fees can apply when you top up a balance.
Can I buy on Skinport and sell on CSFloat?
Yes, once the skin is in your Steam inventory and no longer trade-locked. A skin bought while locked cannot be delivered to a new buyer until the lock ends, which is usually seven days after it was received.
Which marketplace pays out faster?
It depends on the payout route and on verification, and both change over time. Check each marketplace's current payout page rather than relying on a number here.
Does Revenant work on CSFloat?
No. Revenant is built for Skinport: it finds underpriced trade-locked skins there and buys the ones you pick when their lock lifts. It never touches your Steam account or a CSFloat account.