Comparisons

Trendyol vs Hepsiburada: Which Marketplace? (2026)

When starting to sell domestically in Türkiye, most brands ask whether to choose Trendyol or Hepsiburada. Trendyol is the first stop in most categories with leading traffic; Hepsiburada is strong in categories like electronics and appliances and is less crowded. The healthy strategy is usually running both.

Last updated: June 2026
Trendyol · if you want

Trendyol wins if you want maximum traffic, broad category reach and a fast start.

Hepsiburada · if you want

Hepsiburada wins if you're electronics/appliance-heavy and want to position with less competition.

Comparison table

CriterionTrendyolHepsiburada
Traffic / market shareClear leaderTrendyolStrong second
Category strengthFashion, home, broadElectronics, appliances
CompetitionVery highMedium-highHepsiburada
CommissionBy categoryBy category
Ad ecosystemMature, broadTrendyolDeveloping
Operational easePartner carriersHepsiJET / partners
⚠️ This comparison is for general guidance; platform rules, fees and costs change over time. Confirm with official sources and your own data before deciding.
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Who is Trendyol strong for?

Trendyol is Türkiye's leading marketplace with 30M+ active customers and offers the fastest start in most categories. Broad reach, a strong ad ecosystem and high volume are advantages; in return competition is very high and visibility needs strong visuals, pricing and ads.

When does Hepsiburada make sense?

Hepsiburada has a strong buyer base especially in electronics, appliances and tech, with less seller competition than Trendyol. HepsiJET logistics and a more 'corporate' buyer perception provide an edge in certain categories.

Key difference and the multi-channel approach

Trendyol offers volume and speed; Hepsiburada offers less competition in certain categories. For most brands the healthiest path is running both and managing stock/listings centrally, which also reduces single-marketplace dependency risk.

Who should choose Trendyol?

  • Those wanting maximum traffic and speed
  • Fashion/home/broad-category brands
  • Those able to run strong visuals + ads
  • New sellers seeking a fast start

Who should choose Hepsiburada?

  • Electronics/appliance/tech brands
  • Those seeking less competition
  • Those wanting a corporate buyer perception
  • Those diversifying channels beyond Trendyol

Common mistakes

  • Treating it as either/or; both together is best for most
  • Calculating commission on a VAT-exclusive price
  • Depending on a single marketplace
  • Ignoring category–channel fit
  • Expecting organic-only without ads

Frequently asked questions

Which brings more sales, Trendyol or Hepsiburada?

In most categories Trendyol brings more traffic and sales; but in categories like electronics Hepsiburada is a strong contender.

Can I sell on both at once?

Yes and it's recommended; managing stock and listings centrally keeps multi-channel growth healthy.

Are commission rates the same?

Both vary by category; confirm the current rate in each seller panel.

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Data sources
  • StatixPartners client and operations data (anonymized)
  • Official platform documentation (Amazon, Walmart, Meta, Google, Alibaba)
  • Cost and performance bands observed across the industry
  • Global e-commerce and supply chain reports
Last updated: June 2026
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