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3-Seller Total-Cost Showdown — Who Is Truly Cheapest?

Quick answer

Same item from 3 sellers at different prices?

  • Paste all three links: we compute each one's landed cost (price + shipping + duty + VAT) and rank them — cheapest

Figures are estimates from this calculator’s standard formula — adjust the inputs in the tool below for your exact number.

How does the total-cost showdown work?

Each seller's total = (price × quantity + shipping) + estimated duty + estimated VAT — ranking uses that sum

We fetch all three products in one call from AliExpress's official partner API in your ship-to currency, then compute each seller's landed cost with our per-country duty/VAT model (including verified small-parcel thresholds where they exist). The cheapest all-in listing wins, and when the lowest sticker price is not the final winner we say so explicitly — that's the whole point. Editing shipping or quantity recomputes instantly in your browser with no extra API calls.

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    Step 1

    Paste two or three links to the same item from different AliExpress sellers.

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    Step 2

    Choose the ship-to country and product category, then press “Compare total cost”.

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    Step 3

    Add each seller's shipping cost as shown at checkout (0 if free).

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    Step 4

    Compare each seller's total cost and the gap versus the cheapest before ordering.

FAQs

Why isn't comparing sticker prices enough?

Because the cheapest-listed seller may add higher shipping, or cross an exemption threshold so more tax applies, ending up more expensive overall. The tool adds price, shipping, duty and VAT for each seller and ranks on the sum.

Are the duty and VAT figures exact?

They are estimates from generic customs category bands per country and published VAT rates, with verified small-parcel thresholds where available. The real figure depends on how customs classifies the item — treat the results as a comparison between sellers, not a final invoice.

What if shipping is free or not shown?

Leave it at 0. Most AliExpress offers include free shipping, but if a shipping charge appears at checkout, enter it and the ranking updates instantly — the maths runs in your browser with no re-fetch.

Is the tool free? Does it cost me anything?

Completely free. We may earn a commission from AliExpress if you buy through the product links — at no extra cost to you, and we disclose that next to every affiliate link.

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