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Autotrader UK alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll car buying and selling sites

Top picks

  • Gumtree logo

    Best overall

    Gumtree

    Free plan + paid

  • eBay logo

    Best free option

    eBay

    Free plan + paid

Common reasons people leave Autotrader UK: UK only, and private sellers pay to advertise, unlike free classifieds. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Autotrader UK, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Gumtree currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Gumtree logoGumtreeFree plan + paid—NoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 356.8
2eBay logoeBayFree plan + paid—NoWeb, iOS, Android7 of 752.2
3webuyanycar logowebuyanycarPaid—NoWeb4 of 442.3
4Motorway logoMotorwayPaid—NoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 442.3
  1. Gumtree logo

    1. GumtreeTop pick

    Best for: UK sellers of furniture, household items and used cars who want local buyers

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    56.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Autotrader UK

    Free private listings for cars alongside everything else, good for cheaper private-sale bargains.

    Pros

    • Big UK audience for local collection sales
    • Strong cars and vans section with guides and reviews
    • Covers property, jobs, services and pets in one place
    • Free basic listings for most private sellers

    Cons

    • UK site only; other countries run separate Gumtree sites
    • No built-in buyer protection on most local sales
    • Paid upgrades often needed to stand out in busy categories
    Visit Gumtree Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.360
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Gumtree a good Autotrader UK alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Market
    United Kingdom
    Checked Nov 8, 2026gumtree.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Categories
    Cars, for sale, services, property, pets, jobs
    Checked Nov 8, 2026gumtree.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Car guides
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026gumtree.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. eBay logo

    2. eBay

    Best for: Sellers of collectibles, parts and electronics who want a national or global audience

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    52.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Autotrader UK

    Car auctions and buy-it-now listings, useful for project cars and sellers wanting a bidding war.

    Pros

    • Huge audience, with international selling to 200+ countries
    • Auctions help price rare and collectible items
    • Built-in shipping labels, payments and buyer and seller protections
    • Store subscriptions and promotion tools for serious sellers

    Cons

    • Final value fees take a meaningful cut of every sale
    • Shipping and packing add work compared with local pickup
    • Busy, cluttered interface with many fee and policy rules
    Visit eBay Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.352
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is eBay a good Autotrader UK alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    International reach
    Buyers in 200+ countries
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ebay.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Live selling
    eBay Live
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ebay.com(opens source in a new tab)
    eBay Stores
    Lower fees and marketing tools
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ebay.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI listing tools
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ebay.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free listings
    250 free listings a month, then $0.35 each
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ebay.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Final value fee
    13.6% for most categories (up to $7,500)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ebay.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Per order fee
    $0.30 for orders $10 or less, $0.40 over $10
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ebay.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. webuyanycar logo

    3. webuyanycar

    Best for: UK drivers who want to sell a car in a single visit with a guaranteed process

    PaidWeb

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Autotrader UK

    Sell in a single branch visit instead of advertising to private buyers.

    Pros

    • Large branch network across the UK
    • Sale completed in one appointment
    • Buys cars, vans, motorhomes and campervans
    • Handles outstanding finance with a settlement letter

    Cons

    • Transaction fee deducted from the sale price
    • No home collection; you take the car to a branch
    • Fast payment options cost extra
    • Usually pays less than dealer-auction sites
    Visit webuyanycar Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is webuyanycar a good Autotrader UK alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Branches
    550+ in the UK
    Checked Nov 8, 2026webuyanycar.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Top transaction fee
    £124.99 for cars £20,000+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026webuyanycar.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Standard payment
    Within 4 working days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026webuyanycar.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Home collection
    No
    Checked Nov 8, 2026webuyanycar.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Motorway logo

    4. Motorway

    Best for: UK sellers who want dealers to compete for their car without visiting a branch

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Autotrader UK

    Dealers bid for your car in a daily auction and collect it, with no private viewings.

    Pros

    • Dealers compete in a daily auction for your car
    • Free home collection and usually same-day payment
    • No fee unless the car sells
    • Handles cars on HP or PCP finance

    Cons

    • Service fee deducted from a successful sale
    • Final price isn't known until the auction ends
    • Sells only to dealers, not private buyers
    Visit Motorway Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Motorway a good Autotrader UK alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Service fee
    £29.99 to £119.99
    Checked Nov 8, 2026motorway.co.uk(opens source in a new tab)
    Dealer network
    8,000+ verified dealers
    Checked Nov 8, 2026motorway.co.uk(opens source in a new tab)
    Fee if unsold
    None
    Checked Nov 8, 2026motorway.co.uk(opens source in a new tab)
    Mobile app
    iOS and Android
    Checked Nov 8, 2026motorway.co.uk(opens source in a new tab)

The best Autotrader UK alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Gumtree logo

Best Autotrader UK alternative for most people

Gumtree

Free private listings for cars alongside everything else, good for cheaper private-sale bargains.

eBay logo

Best Autotrader UK alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

eBay

Car auctions and buy-it-now listings, useful for project cars and sellers wanting a bidding war.

Motorway logo

Best Autotrader UK alternative for iPhone and Android

Motorway

Dealers bid for your car in a daily auction and collect it, with no private viewings.

webuyanycar logo

Best Autotrader UK alternative for working in the browser

webuyanycar

Sell in a single branch visit instead of advertising to private buyers.

Autotrader UK alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Autotrader UK?

Gumtree ranks first right now. Free private listings for cars alongside everything else, good for cheaper private-sale bargains. eBay and webuyanycar follow it in our ranking.

Autotrader UK vs Gumtree: what's the difference?

Both Autotrader UK and Gumtree are free with paid plans. Both run on Web, iOS and Android.

Is Autotrader UK free?

Autotrader UK is free with paid plans.

Is there a free alternative to Autotrader UK?

Yes. Gumtree (free plan + paid) and eBay (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Autotrader UK?

None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Autotrader UK?

The complaints we hear most: UK only; private sellers pay to advertise, unlike free classifieds; mostly dealer stock, so fewer private-sale bargains.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Autotrader UK, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.