Two agents, two different audiences
Kakobuy and Usfans are both newer-generation agents that grew quickly in 2025 and 2026, but they grew in different places. In our agent keyword data, Kakobuy's largest audience by far is in Poland, followed by other European markets, and it draws far more searches overall than Usfans. Usfans is smaller and concentrated in Spain, France and the United States. That difference shows up in what each agent emphasises: Kakobuy in its public QC photo ecosystem, Usfans in language support and country-specific lines.
Below, we compare them on the terms that decide a real order, explain where each has the edge, and show how to move links from a Kakobuy spreadsheet into Usfans.
Kakobuy is bigger and Poland-led; Usfans is smaller and Spain-led.
Side by side
| Kakobuy | Usfans | |
|---|---|---|
| Status (checked) | Working (1 Oct 2026) | Operating |
| Free storage | About 100 days reported; claims vary | 90 days (stated on usfans.com) |
| QC photos | Free; viewable publicly through QC finders | 3–5 free per item |
| Fees | Shown per item at checkout; no published schedule | "No markup" vs 0–5% in reviews |
| Interface | English | English and Spanish |
| Biggest market | Poland | Spain |
Kakobuy leads on public photos and storage; Usfans leads on Spanish support.
Where Kakobuy has the edge
Kakobuy's biggest practical advantage is that warehouse photos taken for other buyers can be found through third-party QC finders. Before you spend anything, you can see how a seller's items actually look when they reach the warehouse. For spreadsheet buyers deciding between several sellers of similar items, that's valuable evidence. Its reported storage of around 100 days is also slightly longer than Usfans' 90, and its large community means more haul reviews and shipping reports to learn from.
Public QC photos are the reason many buyers start with Kakobuy.
Where Usfans has the edge
Usfans is the more comfortable choice for Spanish speakers: its interface is available in Spanish, and Spanish buyers report a fast line to Spain. US buyers can choose lines with duties included, which matters since low-value US parcels lost their duty exemption in 2025. Reviewers also praise Usfans' packing and round-the-clock support. If you are in Spain, France or the US and don't need Kakobuy's public photo history, Usfans is a natural alternative.
For Spain, France and the US, Usfans' language and lines can matter more than public photos.
The August outage, in context
Kakobuy went offline for a short period in mid-August 2026, the same month that CNFans and ACBuy shut down permanently. That timing caused a lot of worry, but Kakobuy was back by 31 August and was working when we checked on 1 October. The episode is a reminder that applies to any agent, Usfans included: don't keep large balances in an agent account, ship regularly, and pay per order.
Kakobuy recovered quickly; the lesson about balances applies everywhere.
Moving a Kakobuy sheet to Usfans
- Copy a Kakobuy link from your spreadsheet.
- Paste it into the link helper. Kakobuy links wrap the original Taobao, Weidian or 1688 address, which the helper extracts.
- Paste the clean link into usfans.com and check the listing matches the sheet.
- Look up the seller's QC photos, which you can often still find through Kakobuy-based QC finders.
You can keep using Kakobuy's photo history for research and order through Usfans.
Comparing the cost of the same cart
Because neither agent publishes a simple fee table, the only fair comparison is a real one. Add the same two or three items to a cart at each agent and compare the item totals and any service lines. Then compare shipping for the same parcel to your address, including whether taxes are included. In the EU, a €3 duty now applies to each item category in parcels up to €150 sent under IOSS, so check whether each line collects it. Our shipping estimator helps put the two totals side by side.
Same cart, same address, totals with taxes: that's the only fair fee comparison.
Community size and support
Kakobuy's larger audience means more haul posts, more shipping reports and more people to answer questions in community servers, which is useful when you're new. Usfans' community is smaller but more Spanish-speaking, and its reviewers single out support that replies at any hour. If you rely on community advice, Kakobuy's size helps; if you rely on the agent's own support, especially in Spanish, Usfans may serve you better.
Kakobuy has the bigger crowd; Usfans has support in Spanish.
Which to choose
Choose Kakobuy if you want public QC photos to research sellers, slightly longer storage and a large community, especially if you're in Poland or elsewhere in Central Europe. Choose Usfans if you want a Spanish interface, lines aimed at Spain, France or the US, and you decide from your own warehouse photos. Many buyers use both: Kakobuy's photo ecosystem for research and whichever agent gives the better total for their country. For Usfans' trust record, see is Usfans legit.
Research with Kakobuy's photos, order wherever your country's total is lowest.
FAQ
Is Kakobuy better than Usfans?
Neither is better for everyone. Kakobuy's public QC photos help you judge sellers before buying; Usfans offers a Spanish interface and lines aimed at Spain, France and the US.
Is Kakobuy working?
Yes. It went offline briefly in mid-August 2026 and was back by 31 August.
How long is Kakobuy storage compared with Usfans?
Kakobuy's storage is most reliably reported at about 100 days, though claims range from 45 to 180. Usfans states 90 days on its own site.
Can I use a Kakobuy spreadsheet with Usfans?
Yes. Kakobuy links contain the original marketplace address; the link helper extracts it so you can paste it into Usfans.
Which agent has clearer fees?
Neither publishes a simple fee table. Kakobuy shows any fee per item at checkout; Usfans advertises no markup while some reviewers quote a percentage. Compare totals on a real cart.