🔗 Two mirrors, both live
ShadowX vs. Torzon: which market to use in 2026
The two at a glance, where each one wins and loses, and which one to pick if you value range versus reliability.
The call — Range → Torzon. Reliability → ShadowX.
Head-to-head
The two, side by side. The stronger value in each row is marked.
| ShadowX | Torzon | |
|---|---|---|
| Uptime (12 mo) | 97% | 94% |
| Trading fee | 3% | 3% |
| Catalog | ~3,000 | 12,000+ |
| Coins accepted | XMR · BTC | BTC · ZEC · ETH |
| Shipping (EU/NA) | 5–9 days | 6–12 days |
| Weekend payouts | Steady | Slower |
▲ best in class for that row
Torzon is the bigger fish — a larger vendor base, more traffic, more coins. ShadowX is a mid-size competitor that trades raw volume for stability. They occupy different niches: a bustling bazaar versus a curated shop.
ShadowX wins on reliability (97% uptime, two consistently live mirrors, clean escrow). Torzon wins on volume (more vendors, more variety, more coin options, including Zcash).
Which to pick
Maximum choice and you can wait on weekends → Torzon. A steady interface, high uptime and clean escrow over sheer volume → ShadowX.