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Marktplaats alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

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

Top picks

  • Vinted logo

    Best overall

    Vinted

    Free

  • eBay logo

    Best free option

    eBay

    Free plan + paid

Common reasons people leave Marktplaats: focused on the Netherlands only, and popular categories bury free ads unless you pay for extras. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Marktplaats, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Vinted currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Vinted logoVintedFree—NoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 568.8
2eBay logoeBayFree plan + paid—NoWeb, iOS, Android7 of 762.6
3Etsy logoEtsyFree—NoWeb, Android, iOS3 of 350.3
  1. Vinted logo

    1. VintedTop pick

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

    FreeWeb, iOS, Android

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Marktplaats

    Popular in the Netherlands for clothes, with shipping built in and no fee for sellers.

    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 Details 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 Vinted a good Marktplaats 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)
  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 Marktplaats

    Reaches buyers across Europe and supports auctions for collectibles and rare finds.

    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 ×0.387
    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 Marktplaats 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. Etsy logo

    3. Etsy

    Best for: Gift buyers after handmade, personalised or vintage items, and makers starting to sell online

    FreeWeb, Android, iOS

    50.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Marktplaats

    A better outlet for vintage and handmade pieces aimed at international buyers.

    Pros

    • Huge range of handmade, custom and vintage goods
    • Cheap to start selling: a small per-listing fee
    • Many sellers offer personalisation and made-to-order work
    • Ships internationally from many shops

    Cons

    • Return policies and shipping times differ shop by shop
    • Some listings are resold mass-produced goods rather than handmade
    • Sellers pay transaction, payment and often ad fees on top of listing fees
    Visit Etsy Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.346
    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 Etsy a good Marktplaats alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Active sellers
    1.9 million
    Checked Nov 8, 2026etsy.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Active buyers
    31.7 million
    Checked Nov 8, 2026etsy.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Cost to start selling
    20 cents per listing
    Checked Nov 8, 2026etsy.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Marktplaats alternative for…

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

Vinted logo

Best Marktplaats alternative for most people

Vinted

Popular in the Netherlands for clothes, with shipping built in and no fee for sellers.

Etsy logo

Best Marktplaats alternative for a free option

Etsy

A better outlet for vintage and handmade pieces aimed at international buyers.

eBay logo

Best Marktplaats alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

eBay

Reaches buyers across Europe and supports auctions for collectibles and rare finds.

Vinted logo

Best Marktplaats alternative for iPhone and Android

Vinted

Popular in the Netherlands for clothes, with shipping built in and no fee for sellers.

Vinted logo

Best Marktplaats alternative for working in the browser

Vinted

Popular in the Netherlands for clothes, with shipping built in and no fee for sellers.

Marktplaats alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Marktplaats?

Vinted ranks first right now. Popular in the Netherlands for clothes, with shipping built in and no fee for sellers. eBay and Etsy follow it in our ranking.

Marktplaats vs Vinted: what's the difference?

Marktplaats is free with paid plans; Vinted is free to use. Both run on Web, iOS and Android.

Is Marktplaats free?

Marktplaats is free with paid plans.

Is there a free alternative to Marktplaats?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Marktplaats?

None of the 3 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Marktplaats?

The complaints we hear most: focused on the Netherlands only; popular categories bury free ads unless you pay for extras; in-person deals are outside the buyer protection scheme.

How is this list ranked?

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