Gumtree
UK local classifieds site for things for sale, cars, property, jobs, services and pets.
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About Gumtree
Gumtree is the UK's best-known general classifieds site. Its listings cover goods for sale, a large cars and vans section, property to rent or buy, jobs, local tradespeople and services, pets, and community posts such as lost and found or rideshares. Most item listings are local collection, with some sellers offering delivery, and buyers contact sellers through Gumtree's messaging. It is especially busy for furniture, household items and used cars, and has car reviews and buying guides alongside the motors listings. Posting most ads is free; Gumtree charges for some categories and for optional upgrades that push an ad up the results, and dealers and agencies pay for business packages. It runs in the browser and through apps for iOS and Android. This entry covers the UK site; separate Gumtree sites operate in Australia and South Africa.
Best for: UK sellers of furniture, household items and used cars who want local buyers.
Pros and cons
What works
- 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
Why people leave
- 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
Gumtree vs eBay, Craigslist and Vinted
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| Attribute | Gumtree | eBay | Craigslist | Vinted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Verified price | — | — | — | — |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes | Yes | Free app |
| 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 Gumtree alternatives
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eBay66.5Shipped UK and international sales with buyer protection, better for small and valuable items.
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Craigslist64.8Free posting in UK cities too, though with a smaller UK audience than Gumtree.
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Vinted59.4Widely used in the UK for second-hand clothes, with no selling fees and tracked postage instead of cash meetups.
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Nextdoor52.6Hyper-local listings to verified UK neighbours, good for giveaways and quick sales.
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Autotrader UK38.6Far larger UK car stock from dealers and private sellers, with price labels and free valuations.
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Gumtree: common questions
What is Gumtree?
Gumtree: UK local classifieds site for things for sale, cars, property, jobs, services and pets. Best for UK sellers of furniture, household items and used cars who want local buyers. Available for Web, iOS and Android.
Is Gumtree free?
Gumtree has a free plan and paid plans.
Is Gumtree open source?
No, Gumtree is not open source.
What platforms does Gumtree run on?
Gumtree is available for Web, iOS and Android.
What are the best alternatives to Gumtree?
The highest-ranked Gumtree alternatives right now are eBay, Craigslist and Vinted. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.
Gumtree vs eBay: what's the difference?
Both Gumtree and eBay are free with paid plans. Both run on Web, iOS and Android.