The best Facebook Marketplace alternatives depend on what you're selling. For local pickup, look at OfferUp, Nextdoor, Gumtree in the UK or Kijiji in Canada. For clothes, Vinted, Poshmark and Depop are built around fashion resale. For reaching buyers far beyond your area, eBay and Mercari are the shipping-first options. Below are nine, in no particular order, with what each one's own site says it's for.
The thing worth knowing before you switch: none of these is a straight copy of Facebook Marketplace. Some are mobile-first local apps, some are fashion-only, and some are built around shipping. Picking the one that matches your item matters more than picking the biggest name.
The nine alternatives at a glance
| Platform | Best fit | Where it works | What its own site highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| OfferUp | Local buying and selling | Mobile app, local | Buy, sell and connect locally; jobs, rentals and services too |
| Nextdoor | Selling to neighbours | Your verified neighbourhood | Verified neighbours, For Sale and Free listings |
| Gumtree | Local classifieds | UK | Cars and vehicles, home and garden, tradespeople, properties |
| Kijiji | Local classifieds | Canada | Autos, real estate, buy and sell, free stuff |
| Vinted | Second-hand clothes and more | Online, HQ in Lithuania | Selling clothes you don't wear, plus kids' items and luxury bags |
| Poshmark | Fashion resale | US and Canada | Turning your closet into cash, 10K+ brands |
| Depop | Fashion and vintage | Online | Buy, sell and discover unique fashion |
| eBay | Reaching buyers anywhere | Sellers in a long list of countries | Listing tools, AI listing help, eBay Live, international selling |
| Mercari | Shipping-first resale | US site | Shipping, Shipping Protection and buyer offers |
1. OfferUp
OfferUp describes itself as an easy-to-use mobile app that brings people together to buy and sell locally, from a vintage chair to hiring someone to fix your sink. Its about page lists Buy and Sell, Jobs and Rentals, and Services, and says you can check user profiles and ratings and chat in the app before you meet. It also makes a point of being a buying and selling app without your ex's latest post or your neighbour's rant, which is a direct swipe at selling inside a social network.
2. Nextdoor
Nextdoor calls itself the neighbourhood network for 110 million verified neighbours across 350,000 neighbourhoods. Alongside local news, safety alerts and recommendations, it has a For Sale and Free section where you can sell your old bike to someone down the street or give away a table. If most of what you sell is bulky and local, selling to people who live a few streets away can make collection simple.
3. Gumtree (UK)
Gumtree is a UK classifieds site for buying, selling and finding local ads. Its home page leads with categories including Cars and Vehicles, Home and Garden, Tradespeople, Baby and Kids, Fashion, Sports and Leisure, Computers and Properties. It's a natural fit for UK sellers who want local buyers outside Facebook.
4. Kijiji (Canada)
Kijiji is Canada's local classifieds site, with sections for autos, real estate, general buying and selling, and free stuff. If you're in Canada and sell cars, rentals or furniture, it's the local alternative to try first.
5. Vinted
Vinted started in Lithuania in 2008 when its founder had too many clothes to move house with. Today it says members trade millions of second-hand items every day, from clothes to kids' items and luxury handbags, and its about page says there are no selling fees on clothes you list. I've written a full guide to selling on Vinted if you want the practical side.
6. Poshmark
Poshmark is a social shopping and selling site for fashion, with a community spanning the US and Canada. Its about page lists 130M+ community members, 350M+ items sold and 10K+ brands across 90+ categories. It's built for clothes, shoes and accessories rather than furniture or electronics.
7. Depop
Depop's site describes it simply as a place to buy, sell and discover unique fashion, and its home page is organised around clothing categories like tops, jeans, dresses, coats and shoes. It suits vintage and one-off pieces more than everyday household items.
8. eBay
eBay says it's easy to start selling whether you want extra cash, to clear out unwanted items or to start a business. You can register to sell if you have a verified address in one of the countries on its eligibility list. Its Seller Center promotes AI tools to speed up listings, eBay Live for live selling, and selling internationally to buyers in 200+ countries. If your item has a niche audience that isn't in your town, this is the reach option.
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9. Mercari
Mercari is a US resale app built around shipping. Its Help Center is organised around how to sell, shipping, Shipping Protection and how offers work for buyers. It suits sellers who'd rather post an item than meet strangers.
Which one should you use?
| If you're selling | Start with |
|---|---|
| Furniture or bulky items for pickup | OfferUp, Nextdoor, Gumtree or Kijiji |
| Clothes, shoes and accessories | Vinted, Poshmark or Depop |
| Collectables or niche items | eBay |
| Small items you're happy to post | Mercari or eBay |
| Cars or rentals | Gumtree (UK) or Kijiji (Canada) |
You don't have to choose just one. Many sellers list the same item in two places and take it down from the other as soon as it sells. If you're moving off Facebook, here's how to delete a Facebook Marketplace listing so you don't get messages about something that's already gone.
My advice
Match the platform to the item, not the other way round. Local apps win for anything heavy, fashion apps win for clothes, and eBay wins when the right buyer probably lives somewhere else. Whichever you choose, keep the same safety habits you'd use on Facebook: chat inside the app, don't take payment screenshots as proof, and meet somewhere public.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Facebook Marketplace?
It depends on the item. Local apps like OfferUp, Nextdoor, Gumtree and Kijiji suit pickup sales, Vinted, Poshmark and Depop suit fashion, and eBay and Mercari suit items you'll ship.
Is there a Facebook Marketplace alternative in the UK?
Gumtree is a UK classifieds site for local buying and selling, and Vinted, Depop and eBay are also used widely for selling online.
What can I use instead of Facebook Marketplace in Canada?
Kijiji is Canada's local classifieds site, and Poshmark covers fashion resale in the US and Canada.
Can I sell to neighbours without Facebook?
Yes. Nextdoor has a For Sale and Free section where you can sell or give items to verified neighbours nearby.
Which apps are best for selling clothes?
Vinted, Poshmark and Depop are built around fashion resale, and Vinted says there are no selling fees on clothes you list.
