Selutiq vs Carousell: which should you sell on?
Carousell is better if you want the biggest audience and are happy to write listings, chat with buyers, haggle and meet up yourself; personal accounts list for free in general categories. Selutiq is better if you'd rather not do any of that: you send one photo on WhatsApp and it lists, prices, negotiates within your lowest price and arranges courier pickup, for a planned 3% fee on completed sales. Selutiq is new and has far fewer buyers than Carousell today.
Side by side
| Carousell | Selutiq | |
|---|---|---|
| How you list | Photos, title, description and price in the app | One photo in WhatsApp; it writes the listing |
| Pricing help | You research it yourself | Suggests a price and a lowest price, with a reason |
| Buyer chats | You answer every message | Answered for you; you only see offers worth a tap |
| Haggling | You | Done for you, never below your lowest price |
| Handover | Usually a meetup you arrange | Courier pickup from your door |
| Payment | Often PayNow or cash direct between people | Buyer pays upfront; held until they receive it |
| Seller fees | Free for personal accounts in general categories | Planned 3% per completed sale, minimum S$0.50; first sale free |
| Buyer reach | Very large | Small and growing; new service |
| App needed | Yes | No, it runs in WhatsApp |
Choose Carousell if
- You want the most possible buyers looking at your item.
- You don't mind chatting, haggling and meeting up.
- You want to avoid any fee at all.
Choose Selutiq if
- You have things worth selling but not worth your evenings.
- You don't want to haggle or deal with no-shows.
- You'd rather a courier collect from your door than meet a stranger.
- You want the buyer's payment held safely until they receive the item.
You don't have to pick only one. Many people list valuable items on Carousell themselves and hand everything else to a selling agent. See every way to sell in Singapore.
Frequently asked questions
Is Selutiq better than Carousell?
It depends on what you want. Carousell has far more buyers and is free for personal accounts in general categories, but you do the selling. Selutiq does the selling for you on WhatsApp, including haggling and courier pickup, for a planned 3% fee on completed sales.
Is there an alternative to Carousell where I don't have to chat with buyers?
Yes. Selutiq is a WhatsApp selling agent in Singapore that answers buyers and negotiates for you. Consignment shops are another option for fashion and branded items.
Does Selutiq list my items on Carousell?
Not at launch. Selutiq finds buyers through WhatsApp sharing, links and its own buyers.