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Craigslist alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll classifieds and local marketplaces

Top picks

  • OfferUp logo

    Best overall

    OfferUp

    Free plan + paid

  • eBay logo

    Best free option

    eBay

    Free plan + paid

Common reasons people leave Craigslist: no user ratings, built-in payments or buyer protection, and scams are common enough that the site keeps a dedicated warning page. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Craigslist, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. OfferUp currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1OfferUp logoOfferUpFree plan + paid—NoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 468.8
2eBay logoeBayFree plan + paid—NoWeb, iOS, Android7 of 762.6
3Gumtree logoGumtreeFree plan + paid—NoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 359.4
4Nextdoor logoNextdoorFree—NoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 350.0
5Quikr logoQuikrFree plan + paid—NoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 442.3
  1. OfferUp logo

    1. OfferUpTop pick

    Best for: US sellers who want a phone-first local marketplace with profiles and ratings

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Craigslist

    US local marketplace with user profiles, ratings and in-app chat, so buyers can vet sellers before meeting.

    Pros

    • User profiles, ratings and in-app chat before meeting
    • Clean mobile app that makes posting quick
    • Covers jobs, rentals and local services as well as goods
    • Business tools for dealers and shops that sell locally

    Cons

    • Available only in the United States
    • Listings get buried unless you pay to promote them
    • Smaller audience than Facebook Marketplace in many areas
    Visit OfferUp Compare with CraigslistDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    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 OfferUp a good Craigslist alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Active users
    40M+ in the US
    Checked Nov 8, 2026about.offerup.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Annual transactions
    30M+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026about.offerup.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Trust features
    Profiles, ratings and in-app chat
    Checked Nov 8, 2026about.offerup.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Listing types
    Goods, jobs, rentals, services
    Checked Nov 8, 2026about.offerup.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

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Craigslist

    Adds shipping, auctions and seller protections, so items reach buyers far beyond your own city.

    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 Compare with CraigslistDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 Craigslist 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. Gumtree logo

    3. Gumtree

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

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Craigslist

    The UK's go-to classifieds site, covering the same mix of goods, jobs, property and services.

    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 Compare with CraigslistDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    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 Craigslist 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)
  4. Nextdoor logo

    4. Nextdoor

    Best for: Residents who want local recommendations, alerts and a place to give away or sell items

    FreeWeb, iOS, Android

    50.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Craigslist

    Neighbourhood-only feed with verified addresses, handy for selling or giving away items to people nearby.

    Pros

    • Verified neighbours in your local area
    • Good for local recommendations and giveaways
    • Local agencies post alerts and updates

    Cons

    • Usefulness depends on how active your area is
    • Prone to complaints and alarmist safety posts
    • Ads and promoted local businesses
    Visit Nextdoor Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.338
    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 Nextdoor a good Craigslist alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Members
    110 million verified neighbours
    Checked Nov 8, 2026about.nextdoor.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Neighbourhoods
    350,000
    Checked Nov 8, 2026about.nextdoor.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Local features
    Safety alerts, for sale and free listings
    Checked Nov 8, 2026about.nextdoor.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Quikr logo

    5. Quikr

    Best for: People in India selling used goods or finding local services, rentals and jobs

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Craigslist

    The closest equivalent for local classifieds, jobs and rentals in India.

    Pros

    • Covers goods, vehicles, property, jobs and services in one place
    • Free to post basic ads
    • City-level browsing across India
    • Alerts for new ads in a chosen category

    Cons

    • Only useful in India
    • Paid premium placements push free listings down
    • No built-in payment protection; buyers must vet sellers themselves
    Visit Quikr 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 Quikr a good Craigslist alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Market
    India
    Checked Nov 8, 2026quikr.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Listing types
    Buy, sell or rent
    Checked Nov 8, 2026quikr.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Paid upgrades
    Premium Ads
    Checked Nov 8, 2026quikr.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Quikr India Private Limited
    Checked Nov 8, 2026quikr.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Craigslist alternative for…

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

OfferUp logo

Best Craigslist alternative for most people

OfferUp

US local marketplace with user profiles, ratings and in-app chat, so buyers can vet sellers before meeting.

Nextdoor logo

Best Craigslist alternative for a free option

Nextdoor

Neighbourhood-only feed with verified addresses, handy for selling or giving away items to people nearby.

eBay logo

Best Craigslist alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

eBay

Adds shipping, auctions and seller protections, so items reach buyers far beyond your own city.

Gumtree logo

Best Craigslist alternative for iPhone and Android

Gumtree

The UK's go-to classifieds site, covering the same mix of goods, jobs, property and services.

Quikr logo

Best Craigslist alternative for working in the browser

Quikr

The closest equivalent for local classifieds, jobs and rentals in India.

Craigslist alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Craigslist?

OfferUp ranks first right now. US local marketplace with user profiles, ratings and in-app chat, so buyers can vet sellers before meeting. eBay and Gumtree follow it in our ranking.

Craigslist vs OfferUp: what's the difference?

Both Craigslist and OfferUp are free with paid plans. Both run on Web, iOS and Android.

Is Craigslist free?

Craigslist is free with paid plans. Job ad fee: $10-75 in the US and parts of Canada; Vehicle by owner fee: $5 in the US; Gigs fee: $3-10 in the US and selected Canadian areas. Checked on Craigslist's own site, November 2026.

Is there a free alternative to Craigslist?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Craigslist?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Craigslist?

The complaints we hear most: no user ratings, built-in payments or buyer protection; scams are common enough that the site keeps a dedicated warning page; fees now apply to jobs, vehicles by owner and several other US categories.

How is this list ranked?

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