Shein vs Temu

Shein is primarily a fast-fashion clothing retailer with 15+ years of operations and 250+ million monthly users, while Temu is a newer (launched 2022) social commerce marketplace covering fashion, electronics, and home goods with 80+ million monthly active users. Shein focuses on apparel with faster shipping (7-14 days average), while Temu emphasizes ultra-low prices through direct manufacturer connections but with longer delivery times (15-45 days).