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Motorway alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

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

Top picks

Common reasons people leave Motorway: service fee deducted from a successful sale, and final price isn't known until the auction ends. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Motorway, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. webuyanycar currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1webuyanycar logowebuyanycarPaid—NoWeb4 of 464.8
2Autotrader UK logoAutotrader UKFree plan + paid—NoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 559.6
3Gumtree logoGumtreeFree plan + paid—NoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 351.2
  1. webuyanycar logo

    1. webuyanycarTop pick

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

    PaidWeb

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Motorway

    Sell in one branch visit with a fixed process, if certainty matters more than price.

    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 ×0.387
    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 webuyanycar a good Motorway 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)
  2. Autotrader UK logo

    2. 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

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Motorway

    Advertise to private buyers yourself, which can pay more if you can handle viewings.

    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 ×0.377
    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 Motorway 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)
  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

    51.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Motorway

    Sell your car privately for free and deal with buyers yourself, often for more than a dealer will pay.

    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 ×0.341
    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 Motorway 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)

The best Motorway alternative for…

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

webuyanycar logo

Best Motorway alternative for most people

webuyanycar

Sell in one branch visit with a fixed process, if certainty matters more than price.

Autotrader UK logo

Best Motorway alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Autotrader UK

Advertise to private buyers yourself, which can pay more if you can handle viewings.

Gumtree logo

Best Motorway alternative for iPhone and Android

Gumtree

Sell your car privately for free and deal with buyers yourself, often for more than a dealer will pay.

webuyanycar logo

Best Motorway alternative for working in the browser

webuyanycar

Sell in one branch visit with a fixed process, if certainty matters more than price.

Motorway alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Motorway?

webuyanycar ranks first right now. Sell in one branch visit with a fixed process, if certainty matters more than price. Autotrader UK and Gumtree follow it in our ranking.

Motorway vs webuyanycar: what's the difference?

Both Motorway and webuyanycar are paid products. Only Motorway runs on iOS and Android.

Is Motorway free?

Motorway is a paid product. Service fee: £29.99 to £119.99. Checked on Motorway's own site, November 2026.

Is there a free alternative to Motorway?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Motorway?

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

Why do people switch from Motorway?

The complaints we hear most: service fee deducted from a successful sale; final price isn't known until the auction ends; sells only to dealers, not private buyers.

How is this list ranked?

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