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Gumtree alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

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

Top picks

  • eBay logo

    Best overall

    eBay

    Free plan + paid

  • Craigslist logo

    Best free option

    Craigslist

    Free plan + paid

Common reasons people leave Gumtree: UK site only; other countries run separate Gumtree sites, and no built-in buyer protection on most local sales. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Gumtree, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. eBay currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1eBay logoeBayFree plan + paid—NoWeb, iOS, Android7 of 766.5
2Craigslist logoCraigslistFree plan + paid—NoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 564.8
3Vinted logoVintedFree—NoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 559.4
4Nextdoor logoNextdoorFree—NoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 352.6
5Autotrader UK logoAutotrader UKFree plan + paid—NoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 538.6
  1. eBay logo

    1. eBayTop pick

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

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Gumtree

    Shipped UK and international sales with buyer protection, better for small and valuable items.

    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 GumtreeDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    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 Gumtree 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)
  2. Craigslist logo

    2. Craigslist

    Best for: Locals selling bulky items, finding rentals or hiring for gigs without fees or accounts

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Gumtree

    Free posting in UK cities too, though with a smaller UK audience than Gumtree.

    Pros

    • Most posts are free and browsing needs no account
    • Covers housing, jobs, gigs and services as well as items for sale
    • Local boards in hundreds of cities around the world
    • Fast, lightweight pages that work on old devices

    Cons

    • 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
    • Dated interface with basic search and photo handling
    Visit Craigslist Compare with GumtreeDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 Craigslist a good Gumtree alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free posting
    Yes, most categories
    Checked Nov 8, 2026craigslist.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Job ad fee
    $10-75 in the US and parts of Canada
    Checked Nov 8, 2026craigslist.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Vehicle by owner fee
    $5 in the US
    Checked Nov 8, 2026craigslist.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Mobile apps
    iOS and Android
    Checked Nov 8, 2026craigslist.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Gigs fee
    $3-10 in the US and selected Canadian areas
    Checked Nov 8, 2026craigslist.org(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Vinted logo

    3. Vinted

    Best for: People in Europe or the US clearing out clothes, or shopping second-hand fashion cheaply

    FreeWeb, iOS, Android

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Gumtree

    Widely used in the UK for second-hand clothes, with no selling fees and tracked postage instead of cash meetups.

    Pros

    • No selling fees for private sellers
    • Prepaid shipping labels and drop-off points
    • Buyer protection on purchases paid through the app
    • Covers clothes plus home, kids and electronics

    Cons

    • Buyers pay a service fee on every order
    • Short window to report problems after delivery
    • Low prices mean small returns per item
    Visit Vinted Compare with GumtreeDetails 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 Vinted a good Gumtree alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Founded
    2008, Lithuania
    Checked Nov 8, 2026vinted.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Selling fees
    0% for sellers
    Checked Nov 8, 2026vinted.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Buyer fee
    Vinted adds a fee to each purchase
    Checked Nov 8, 2026vinted.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Shipping
    Buyer pays; seller gets a prepaid label
    Checked Nov 8, 2026vinted.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Employees
    2,000+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026vinted.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

    52.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Gumtree

    Hyper-local listings to verified UK neighbours, good for giveaways and quick sales.

    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 ×0.346
    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 Gumtree 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. Autotrader UK logo

    5. Autotrader UK

    Best for: UK car buyers who want the widest choice of dealer and private stock in one place

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    38.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Gumtree

    Far larger UK car stock from dealers and private sellers, with price labels and free valuations.

    Pros

    • Largest selection of cars for sale in the UK
    • Price indicator labels compare each advert with the market
    • Free valuation tool and instant-offer option for sellers

    Cons

    • UK only
    • Private sellers pay to advertise, unlike free classifieds
    • Mostly dealer stock, so fewer private-sale bargains
    Visit Autotrader UK Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.37
    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 Autotrader UK a good Gumtree alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Market position
    UK's largest automotive marketplace
    Checked Nov 8, 2026plc.autotrader.co.uk(opens source in a new tab)
    Monthly visits
    81.7 million (2026 average)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026plc.autotrader.co.uk(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Auto Trader Group plc, listed on the London Stock Exchange since 2015
    Checked Nov 8, 2026plc.autotrader.co.uk(opens source in a new tab)
    Free car valuation
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026plc.autotrader.co.uk(opens source in a new tab)
    Print edition
    Ended June 2013
    Checked Nov 8, 2026plc.autotrader.co.uk(opens source in a new tab)

The best Gumtree alternative for…

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

eBay logo

Best Gumtree alternative for most people

eBay

Shipped UK and international sales with buyer protection, better for small and valuable items.

Vinted logo

Best Gumtree alternative for a free option

Vinted

Widely used in the UK for second-hand clothes, with no selling fees and tracked postage instead of cash meetups.

Craigslist logo

Best Gumtree alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Craigslist

Free posting in UK cities too, though with a smaller UK audience than Gumtree.

Nextdoor logo

Best Gumtree alternative for iPhone and Android

Nextdoor

Hyper-local listings to verified UK neighbours, good for giveaways and quick sales.

Autotrader UK logo

Best Gumtree alternative for working in the browser

Autotrader UK

Far larger UK car stock from dealers and private sellers, with price labels and free valuations.

Gumtree alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Gumtree?

eBay ranks first right now. Shipped UK and international sales with buyer protection, better for small and valuable items. Craigslist and Vinted follow it in our ranking.

Gumtree vs eBay: what's the difference?

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

Is Gumtree free?

Gumtree is free with paid plans.

Is there a free alternative to Gumtree?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Gumtree?

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

Why do people switch from Gumtree?

The complaints we hear most: 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.

How is this list ranked?

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