OpenSea vs Magic Eden
How we compare: both records come from the same registry and carry the same sourcing rules — every figure links back to the marketplace’s own fee page or a dated secondary source. Sorted alphabetically, not ranked. Our methodology.
| Attribute | OpenSea | Magic Eden |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Active | Active |
| Operator | Ozone Networks, Inc. (OpenSea) | Magic Eden |
| Marketplace fee | 0% buyer / 1% seller | 0% buyer / 2% seller |
| Fee model | flat percentage | flat percentage |
| Royalties | optional per collection | optional per collection |
| Chains | ethereum, solana, polygon, base, arbitrum, optimism, avalanche, blast, zora, other | solana |
| Asset categories | art, collectibles, domain-names, gaming, music, photography, sports, utility, virtual-worlds | art, collectibles, gaming, utility |
| Custody | non-custodial | non-custodial |
| Selling formats | fixed price, english auction, offers | fixed price, offers, auctions |
| Buying formats | fixed price, offers, sweeps | fixed price, offers, collection bids |
| Wallet | required | required |
| AUD support | no | no |
| Fiat on-ramp | yes | yes |
| Verified | 2026-09-20 | 2026-09-20 |
Where they differ
- On the published marketplace fee, OpenSea is cheaper for sellers (1% vs 2%). Total cost still includes royalties and gas — see the fee guide.
- Shared chains: solana.
- OpenSea only: ethereum, polygon, base, arbitrum, optimism, avalanche, blast, zora, other.
- OpenSea covers categories Magic Eden does not list: domain-names, music, photography, sports, virtual-worlds.
Bottom line: neither venue is “better” in the abstract — the right choice depends on your asset, chain and total cost. Read the full profiles: OpenSea · Magic Eden, or return to the directory.
Sources
OpenSea record verified 2026-09-20; Magic Eden record verified 2026-09-20.