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StreetEasy alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll real estate portals

Top picks

Common reasons people leave StreetEasy: only covers the New York City area and parts of New Jersey, and many rentals are still listed by brokers who may charge fees. We ranked 2 alternatives by how directly each one replaces StreetEasy, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Zillow currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Zillow logoZillowFree—NoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 568.8
2Craigslist logoCraigslistFree plan + paid—NoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 552.6
  1. Zillow logo

    1. ZillowTop pick

    Best for: US home buyers and renters who want the widest listing coverage and quick value estimates

    FreeWeb, iOS, Android

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from StreetEasy

    Same parent company with national coverage, useful if you are also looking outside New York.

    Pros

    • Very wide coverage of US homes for sale and for rent
    • Zestimate gives a quick starting point for any home's value
    • Renters can apply, sign leases and pay rent in one place
    • Free tools for small landlords, including online rent collection

    Cons

    • Agents you are matched with are usually paying Zillow partners
    • Zestimates can be far off for unusual or rural homes
    • Mostly limited to the United States
    Visit Zillow 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 Zillow a good StreetEasy alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Founded
    2006
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zillow.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Homes in database
    About 173 million
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zillow.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Monthly users
    235 million average unique users (2025)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zillow.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Rental listings for landlords
    Free
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zillow.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Online rent collection
    Free for landlords
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zillow.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

    52.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from StreetEasy

    Still used for no-fee rentals and room shares listed directly by owners in NYC.

    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 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 Craigslist a good StreetEasy 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)

The best StreetEasy alternative for…

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

Zillow logo

Best StreetEasy alternative for most people

Zillow

Same parent company with national coverage, useful if you are also looking outside New York.

Zillow logo

Best StreetEasy alternative for a free option

Zillow

Same parent company with national coverage, useful if you are also looking outside New York.

Craigslist logo

Best StreetEasy alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Craigslist

Still used for no-fee rentals and room shares listed directly by owners in NYC.

Zillow logo

Best StreetEasy alternative for iPhone and Android

Zillow

Same parent company with national coverage, useful if you are also looking outside New York.

Zillow logo

Best StreetEasy alternative for working in the browser

Zillow

Same parent company with national coverage, useful if you are also looking outside New York.

StreetEasy alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to StreetEasy?

Zillow ranks first right now. Same parent company with national coverage, useful if you are also looking outside New York.

StreetEasy vs Zillow: what's the difference?

Both StreetEasy and Zillow are free to use. Both run on Web, iOS and Android.

Is StreetEasy free?

StreetEasy is free to use.

Is there a free alternative to StreetEasy?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to StreetEasy?

None of the 2 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from StreetEasy?

The complaints we hear most: only covers the New York City area and parts of New Jersey; many rentals are still listed by brokers who may charge fees; agent matching is a referral programme, not neutral advice.

How is this list ranked?

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