eBay

Global online marketplace for auctions and fixed-price sales of new and used goods.

Free plan + paidClassifieds and local marketplaces

Updated Nov 1, 2026 · AppBreakup editorial · Web, iOS, Android

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About eBay

eBay is one of the oldest online marketplaces, founded in 1995, where individuals and businesses sell new, used, refurbished and collectible items through auctions or fixed-price listings. Unlike local classifieds, most eBay sales are shipped, with discounted labels from the major carriers, and buyers and sellers are covered by eBay's own protection and returns rules. It is strong for collectibles, trading cards, car parts, electronics and luxury goods, with authentication programmes in some categories. Sellers can open an eBay Store for lower fees and marketing tools, use AI help to write listings, sell live on video through eBay Live, and reach buyers internationally. Listing is free up to a monthly allowance; eBay mainly earns from final value fees on sales, plus advertising and store subscriptions. It runs in the browser and on iOS and Android, with country sites in many markets.

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

eBay pricing (checked Nov 8, 2026)

Each line is quoted from eBay's own site, with the page it came from.

Plan or term	What it says	Checked	Source
Free listings	250 free listings a month, then $0.35 each	Nov 8, 2026	ebay.com
Final value fee	13.6% for most categories (up to $7,500)	Nov 8, 2026	ebay.com
Per order fee	$0.30 for orders $10 or less, $0.40 over $10	Nov 8, 2026	ebay.com

What works

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

Why people leave

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

eBay vs Craigslist, OfferUp and Gumtree

From each app's listing and the prices verified on its own site. A dash means we haven't verified it yet.

Attribute	eBay	Craigslist	OfferUp	Gumtree
Pricing	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Verified price	—	—	—	—
Free plan	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Open source	No	No	No	No
Self-hostable	No	No	No	No
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android

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Top eBay alternatives

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1
Craigslist
Free local listings with cash pickup, so there are no final value fees or shipping hassles.
68.8
2
OfferUp
Local US selling through a mobile app, avoiding eBay's fees and packing for bulky items.
64.8
3
Gumtree
Free local classifieds for UK sellers, better than eBay for furniture and other bulky items.
59.4
4
Vinted
No selling fees for clothing and everyday second-hand items.
42.3
5
Poshmark
A fashion-focused resale app with a social audience for brand-name clothes.
42.3

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eBay: common questions

What is eBay?

eBay: Global online marketplace for auctions and fixed-price sales of new and used goods. Best for sellers of collectibles, parts and electronics who want a national or global audience. Available for Web, iOS and Android.

Is eBay free?

eBay has a free plan and paid plans.

How much does eBay cost?

eBay is free with paid plans. Free listings: 250 free listings a month, then $0.35 each; Final value fee: 13.6% for most categories (up to $7,500); Per order fee: $0.30 for orders $10 or less, $0.40 over $10. Checked on eBay's own site, November 2026.

Is eBay open source?

No, eBay is not open source.

What platforms does eBay run on?

eBay is available for Web, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to eBay?

The highest-ranked eBay alternatives right now are Craigslist, OfferUp and Gumtree. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

eBay vs Craigslist: what's the difference?

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

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eBay facts

7 of 7 verified

International reach: Buyers in 200+ countries; Checked Nov 8, 2026ebay.com(opens source in a new tab); “Learn more Sell internationally with ease Expand your reach to buyers in 200+ countries by taking your business global.”
Live selling: eBay Live; Checked Nov 8, 2026ebay.com(opens source in a new tab); “Learn more Grow your business Check out eBay Live—a new way to sell Step into the world of live selling and bring your Store to life.”
eBay Stores: Lower fees and marketing tools; Checked Nov 8, 2026ebay.com(opens source in a new tab); “Go beyond borders Unlock more with an eBay Store An eBay Store not only helps you save on fees”
AI listing tools: Yes; Checked Nov 8, 2026ebay.com(opens source in a new tab); “Save time with eBay’s AI tools.”
Free listings: 250 free listings a month, then $0.35 each; Checked Nov 8, 2026ebay.com(opens source in a new tab); “If you list more than 250 items per month, you’ll start paying a $0.35 insertion fee per listing.”
Final value fee: 13.6% for most categories (up to $7,500); Checked Nov 8, 2026ebay.com(opens source in a new tab); “Category Final value fee % + per order fee Most categories (exceptions apply). 13.6% on total amount of the sale up to $7,500”
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); “For orders $10.00 or less the per order fee is $0.30”