Two fast-fashion apps, different models
SHEIN and Hacoo get compared because they reach the same shoppers through the same social feeds. Underneath, they work differently. SHEIN designs and sells largely under its own brand, with a website, an app and size charts that follow one system. Hacoo is an app-only marketplace where many sellers list products under one store policy. Neither requires an agent; both ship directly.
| Question | SHEIN | Hacoo |
|---|---|---|
| What you buy | Mostly own-brand items | Items from many sellers |
| Website checkout | Yes | No, app only |
| Sizing | One house size system | Varies by seller |
| Returns | SHEIN's own process | Within 15 days of delivery |
| Agent needed | No | No |
Same shoppers, different engines: one brand versus many sellers.
What SHEIN lists contain
Autocomplete for "shein spreadsheet" offers men, men Reddit, women, template, Telegram, Reddit and free. That splits into two kinds of spreadsheet. The first is a finds list: curated links by category, often for men because SHEIN's range is seen as women-led. The second is a template for planning a haul and tracking returns. Both ideas transfer to Hacoo; see our men's and women's Hacoo pages.
Finds lists for discovery, templates for budgeting.
A haul template that works for both apps
- Item and link, plus a screenshot, because links die.
- Size chosen and the measurement it's based on, in centimetres.
- Price paid and the order total including shipping.
- Delivery date, so you know when the return window closes; on Hacoo that's 15 days.
- Kept or returned, and why, so the next order is better.
Over a few hauls, that sheet tells you which sellers and sizes you can trust, which is worth more than any public list.
Your own kept-or-returned column is the best finds list you'll have.
Sizing: the practical difference
Because SHEIN mostly sells its own brand, its size charts tend to be more consistent: once you know your SHEIN size, it often holds, though marketplace sellers can differ. Hacoo's sellers each use their own charts, many sized for Asian measurements, so you measure every time. That isn't a reason to avoid Hacoo, but it is a reason to read charts in centimetres. Our shoe page covers footwear sizing too.
SHEIN: learn your size once. Hacoo: measure every time.
Telegram, Reddit and payments
SHEIN lists circulate on Telegram and Reddit just as Hacoo lists do. The safety rule is identical: pay only in the platform's own checkout. Our Telegram page lists red flags, and our Reddit page explains how to tell honest haul posts from promotion.
Lists anywhere, payment only in the app.
Where agents come in
Neither SHEIN nor Hacoo shows your actual item before it ships. If that matters, the route is an agent buying from Taobao or Weidian; see Hacoo vs agents and the agent status list. EU tax rules apply equally to all three routes; our Paris and Madrid pages explain them. Our WhatsApp service sends photos before dispatch, paid per order.
Direct apps for convenience, agents for photos first.
When the same style is on both apps
Similar styles often appear on SHEIN and Hacoo at different prices. Before choosing, check three things. First, the size chart: SHEIN's house sizing may make the choice easier if you already know your SHEIN size. Second, the material line: two items that look alike in photos can be very different fabrics. Third, the landed total, including shipping and any tax, plus the return terms. Hacoo gives 15 days after delivery and charges return postage for change-of-mind returns. A few cents of difference rarely justifies the riskier option; a large gap might. Keep a note of which platform you chose and whether you kept the item, and after a few orders you'll know which app fits your body and budget better.
Compare chart, fabric and landed total, then choose.
And if you find yourself returning many items from either app, slow down: measuring before ordering is cheaper than return postage.
A simple rule of thumb for both apps: if you would hesitate to pay the return postage on an item, measure twice before you buy it. That habit costs nothing and saves the most common disappointment with fast-fashion orders from China.
SHEIN questions from Hacoo shoppers
Is SHEIN the same kind of shop as Hacoo?
Both are direct-to-consumer fashion apps shipping from China, so neither needs an agent. SHEIN mainly sells its own-brand clothing through a website and app with standardised size charts, while Hacoo is an app-only marketplace of many sellers with one store-wide policy. Product ranges overlap, but sizing consistency and return processes differ, so compare those before switching.
What is a SHEIN spreadsheet template?
Usually a haul planner: columns for item name, link, size, colour, price and whether you kept or returned it. Google autocomplete suggests 'template' and 'free' for SHEIN spreadsheet searches, which reflects that budgeting use. The same template works for Hacoo orders; add a column for the delivery date so you know when Hacoo's 15-day return window ends.
Why do people search 'shein spreadsheet men'?
Because SHEIN's catalogue is often seen as women-led, and men want curated lists of what's worth buying. Autocomplete for the term also suggests 'men reddit'. Men's lists on SHEIN and Hacoo overlap heavily in categories: hoodies, tracksuits, T-shirts and jackets. Our Hacoo men's page explains how to size these by centimetres.
Are SHEIN Telegram channels safe?
The same rules apply as for Hacoo channels. Links that open SHEIN's own site or app are fine; requests to pay outside SHEIN's checkout, paid 'VIP' groups and look-alike shops are not. SHEIN takes payment only through its own checkout. If a channel asks for money or card details elsewhere, leave it.
Should I buy the same item on SHEIN or Hacoo?
Compare the landed price, the size chart and the return terms. SHEIN's size charts are generally consistent across its own brand, which reduces sizing risk. Hacoo's sellers vary more, so measurements matter more there. If neither shows you the actual item before shipping and that matters to you, an agent buying from Taobao or Weidian is the route that does.