Fat Llama takes 30–40% of every rental. GearPool takes 15%. Here's the full side-by-side before you decide where to list your tools.
List Your First Tool Free →Every feature that matters to tool owners — fees, coverage, protection, and trust signals — compared head to head.
| Feature | GearPool ✓ | Fat Llama |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | 15% | 30–40% |
| Owner keeps | 85% | 60–70% |
| Category focus | DIY tools & equipment | Everything (cameras, bikes, tools) |
| Coverage radius | Neighborhood-level | City-wide |
| Damage protection | Transparent refundable deposit — no claim process | Insurance policy — claims frequently denied per owner reviews |
| Trustpilot | New — building our reputation | 3.9★ and declining |
| Listing cost | Free | Free |
| Owner support | Direct, responsive | Frequently cited as slow in reviews |
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These aren't hypothetical edge cases. They're patterns that show up repeatedly in reviews from owners who tried to build income with Fat Llama.
Fat Llama's commission ranges from 30% to 40% depending on the listing type. On a pressure washer renting at $80/day, that's $24–$32 gone before you see a cent. Over a season of weekend rentals, the difference between 15% and 35% isn't a rounding error — it's hundreds of dollars. GearPool's flat 15% is simple, predictable, and leaves more in your pocket on every single transaction.
Fat Llama markets itself as "insured" — but owner reviews tell a different story. Damage claims are frequently challenged, delayed, or rejected entirely, leaving owners out-of-pocket on gear they trusted the platform to protect. GearPool uses a straightforward refundable deposit model instead: the renter puts down a deposit at booking. If something's damaged, it's covered directly. No claim process, no adjuster, no waiting.
Fat Llama's Trustpilot score has declined to 3.9★ — and the most common thread in negative reviews is owner support. Slow responses, generic replies, unresolved disputes. When a $600 drill is damaged and the platform ghosts you, the fee discount you thought you were getting evaporates. GearPool is early-stage, which means you're not number 10,000 in a support queue — you're a real person with direct access to the team.
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