If you’re looking to make some money by clearing out stuff you no longer need, there are dozens of apps for selling clothing, jewelry, books, household items, and even vehicles. These are our top picks:
- ebay: Best app for selling online
- Facebook Marketplace: Best app for selling locally
- Poshmark: Best app for selling clothes
- Craigslist: Best app for selling furniture and other large items
- AutoTrader: Best app for selling cars
We ranked all of the apps on this list from 1-5 based on:
- Listing experience for sellers — How easy the app is to navigate, how long it takes to list and sell your item
- Sellers’ fees — The higher the fee, the lower the score
- Value for sellers — Number of potential buyers, proven track record of successful selling
- Customer service — Based on Google Play, App Store reviews
Keep reading to learn more about these and other apps on our list of 21 of the best apps for selling stuff online or nearby:
#1. ebay: Best app for selling online
Since it launched in 1995, ebay has become synonymous with buying and selling used goods online. In 2021, about $87.4 billion worth of products were sold through the site.
On the ebay app, which launched in 2008, selling is pretty straightforward:
- Create a listing for your item(s), including pictures and a description
- Choose between a “Buy now” sale (where you set a sale price) or auction-style sale, where buyers can bid on your item to drive up the starting price you set
- Get paid via your linked checking account — ebay collects 12.9% of the sale price or less, plus $0.30 per order
ebay has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and 1.2 stars on TrustPilot, with most complaints from sellers who were suspended after buyers submitted complaints.
Note that most sellers on ebay are professional vendors, so you may face some competition from more established sellers who have reviews/ratings to verify that they’re legit.
What you can sell:
- Clothing and accessories
- Health and beauty
- Fitness
- Jewelry
- Pet supplies
- Mobile phones and accessories
- Cameras and photos
- Vehicles
Ratings:
- Listing experience for sellers — 5/5
- Sellers’ fees — 2/5
- Value for sellers — 5/5
- Customer service — 4.75/5
#2. Facebook Marketplace: Best app for selling locally
Some items, especially bigger products like furniture pieces or vehicles, are easiest to sell locally so you don’t need to worry about shipping. If you have a Facebook account, you can access Facebook Marketplace and post a listing for free.
Payments can be made through Facebook messenger or handled at the time of item handoff using cash, check, or a third-party payment platform like Venmo/Paypal.
Be aware that the BBB has warned Facebook Marketplace scams are on the rise. On the Facebook app, you can rate sellers and buyers to let others know about your experience with that person.
What you can sell:
- Furniture
- Home furnishings
- Clothing
- Tools
- Vehicles and boats
- Houses
- Places for rent
- Electronics
Ratings:
- Listing experience for sellers — 2/5
- Sellers’ fees — 5/5 (there is a 5% fee for shipping items)
- Value for sellers — 5/5
- Customer service — 4.9/5
#3. Poshmark: Best app for selling clothes
Poshmark is primarily a place to sell your old clothes and accessories. It’s easy to create a listing by adding a photo and inputting item details.
For all sales under $15, Poshmark takes a flat commission of $2.95. For sales of $15 or more, you keep 80% of your sale price. Poshmark does payouts within three days of item delivery, and you can spend your earnings within the app or request a mailed check or direct deposit to your bank for free. You can also pay $0.35 to have your earnings transferred to a Paypal or Venmo account.
What you can sell:
- Women’s, men’s, and children’s fashion and accessories
- New personal care products
- Select home goods
- Select pets items
- Select electronics
Ratings:
- Listing experience for sellers — 4.5/5
- Sellers’ fees — 3/5
- Value for sellers — 3/5
- Customer service — 4.75/5
Poshmark has a B rating from the BBB and 1.4 stars on TrustPilot. According to sellers, because of the fee structure, this platform is best suited for selling items under $15.
Check out our Poshmark review.
#4. Craigslist: Best app for selling furniture and other large items
You’re probably familiar with Craigslist, a site that introduced the idea of online classifieds in 1995. On the Craigslist app, which launched in 2008, you can create a free Craigslist account or post anonymously.
What you can sell:
- Furniture
- Clothing and jewelry
- Vehicles
- Baby clothing and equipment
- Appliances
- Electronics including DVDs and video games
- And much more
Ratings:
- Listing experience for sellers — 4.5/5
- Sellers’ fees — 5/5 (posting an item is free, except for car listings, which cost $5)
- Value for sellers — 4.5/5
- Customer service — 4.7/5
Craigslist has an F rating on the Better Business Bureau and 1.3 stars on TrustPilot. Sellers posting bad reviews mention receiving calls from scammers or Craigslist taking down their ad with no explanation.
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#5. Autotrader: Best app for selling cars
Autotrader is an online marketplace and app that claims to have the largest selection of vehicle inventory from dealers and private sellers, with more than 3 million vehicle listings. Autotrader reports more than 14 million buyers use the site per month.
After entering your license plate number and state, Autotrader will automatically pull information about your vehicle and provide an estimated market value.
What you can sell:
- Used cars
Ratings:
- Listing experience for sellers — 4/5
- Sellers’ fees — 3/5
- Value for sellers — 5/5
- Customer service — 3.75
Autotrader.com was launched in 1997 and has an A+ rating from the BBB and 1.6/5 stars on Trustpilot.
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#6. OfferUp
OfferUp is available for both local transactions and shipping and allows you to promote your items to reach more buyers. There is a $1.99 fee or 12% of the sales price processing fee when you ship an item.
What you can sell:
- Clothing
- Power tools
- Gardening equipment
- Baby gear
- Furniture
- Appliances
- Shoes
- Kitchen stuff
Ratings:
- Listing experience for sellers — 2/5
- Sellers’ fees — 3/5
- Value for sellers — 3.5/5
- Customer service — 4.6/5
OfferUp is not BBB accredited, but has 1.2 stars on TrustPilot. Many users complain about the app’s lack of security, mentioning scammers. The BBB also has an alert for OfferUp noting a pattern of complaints about customer service and billing.
#7. Vinted
Think of Vinted as an online thrift store. After selling an item, you’ll use a prepaid shipping label to ship the package within five days. As a seller, you also have a protection plan to keep your interests safe — and you don’t have to pay listing fees.
Vinted makes money by charging buyers a 5% buyer protection fee, so you will receive the full selling price of your item.
What you can sell:
- Clothing
- Costume jewelry
- Home goods
Ratings:
- Listing experience for sellers — 4/5
- Sellers’ fees — 4.5/5
- Value for sellers — 4.5/5
- Customer service — 4.5/5
Vinted has 1.4 stars on TrustPilot. Reviewers caution to watch out for scammers when you’re selling an item.
While they don’t have an app, our top pick for selling fine jewelry online is CashforGoldUSA, a top online metals buyer that buys all gold, silver, and diamond items. CashforGoldUSA boasts an A+ rating with the BBB and offers a highest price guarantee.
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#8. Depop
Depop is a website and app (iOS and Android) where you can sell items from your closet. Trending fashion brands are most popular on the platform, which has 30 million active users. You’ll need to create a free Depop account and connect your verified PayPal account to sell something.
Once you sell an item, Depop charges a 10% fee on the total transaction amount (including shipping costs). You will also be charged a standard transaction fee by either PayPal or Depop of around 2.9%.
What you can sell:
- Mens’ and womens’ clothing
- Jewelry
- Beauty and hair care products
- Home decor
- Shoes
- Other accessories (hats, belts, sunglasses, scarves, purses)
Ratings:
- Listing experience for sellers — 2.5/5
- Sellers’ fees — 4/5
- Value for sellers — 4/5
- Customer service — 4.35/5
Depop has an F rating from the Better Business Bureau and 2.7 stars on TrustPilot. Poor reviews mention high seller fees and slow customer service response.
#9. Swappa
Swappa is a user-friendly website and app where you can sell gently used electronic devices. When you create a listing, Swappa will suggest a price based on the item you’re selling. You choose the final price point. There is a 3% seller fee on this platform.
What you can sell:
- Phones
- Tablets
- Computers
- Wearables
- Video games
Ratings:
- Listing experience for sellers — 1/5
- Sellers’ fees — 4.5/5
- Value for sellers — 3.5/5
- Customer service — 4.5/5
Swappa receives a B rating from the BBB and 4.8 stars on TrustPilot. Reviews say the platform is a good ebay alternative.
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#10. Mercari
Mercari is a good fit for anyone who wants to declutter their space by selling items like clothes, shoes, and electronics. This platform provides a prepaid shipping label with insurance worth up to $200. It’s free to post a listing, and Mercari takes a 10% commission of the sale. However, returns are allowed and encouraged, which can cause more hassle for sellers.
What you can sell:
- Electronics
- Seasonal Decor
- Clothing
- Collectibles
- Video Games
- Shoes
- Bath and beauty products
Ratings:
- Listing experience for sellers — 3.5/5
- Sellers’ fees — 4.5/5
- Value for sellers — 2/5
- Customer service — 4.8/5
Mercari has an A rating from the BBB and 3.1 stars on TrustPilot. The site is reportedly very user-friendly, although sellers do express frustration with buyer returns.
Check out our Mercari review.
#11. Vestiaire Collective:
With the Vestiaire Collective app, you can sell clothes, handbags, and jewelry and watches from designer brands (like Dolce & Gabbana, Burberry, Kate Spade, and others). You’ll upload a photo and description of the item, and Vestiaire recommends a price; you can negotiate this price with buyers via chat. Then use a prepaid shipping label to send in your jewelry.
Listing an item to sell is always free, but Vestiaire charges a 12% selling fee and a 3% fee for payment processing.
What you can sell:
- Women’s, men’s, and children’s clothes, shoes, and accessories
- Bags
- Watches and jewelry (rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings)
Ratings:
- Listing experience for sellers — 3.5/5
- Sellers’ fees — 2/5
- Value for sellers — 4/5
- Customer service — 4.35/5
Vestiaire Collective is not BBB accredited or rated but has 3.4 stars on TrustPilot. Users complain about the site’s process of verifying item authenticity, saying that designer items are often rejected and not allowed to be sold.
#12. Decluttr
With the Decluttr app, you can sell your used tech and get paid via direct deposit or PayPal. Select the make, model, and condition of your cell phone or tech device, or use your phone’s camera to scan the barcode of a CD or DVD. Decluttr will give you a quote.
Once an item sells, print a free shipping label and send it off. To complete an order, you need to sell at least 10 media items or one tech item. Your total order value also needs to be over $5.
What you can sell:
- DVDs and CDs
- Phones
- Textbooks and books
- Video games and consoles
- Tablets
- LEGO sets
Ratings:
- Listing experience for sellers — 4/5
- Sellers’ fees — 5/5
- Value for sellers — 3.5/5
- Customer service — 3.5/5
Decluttr has an A- rating from the BBB and 4.3 stars on TrustPilot. Reviewers say the pricing is very fair, although customer service is lacking.
#13. thredUP
thredUP is an online consignment store that takes care of shipping and returns for you. In fact, thredUP does virtually everything, including photographing your items.
Your only job is to fill your “clean-out kit” (provided by thredUP — currently limited to one per customer) with gently used items and mail it in. Once your items have sold and passed the 14-day return window, you’ll get paid. thredUP does take a percentage of each sale.
What you can sell:
- Womens’ clothing and accessories
- Shoes
- Purses
- Baby clothes
Ratings:
- Listing experience for sellers — 3/5
- Sellers’ fees — 3/5
- Value for sellers — 4/5
- Customer service — 4.45/5
thredUP receives an A- rating from the Better Business Bureau and 2 stars on TrustPilot. Sellers say it takes a long time for items to be listed, and the customer payout continues to get smaller year by year.
Check out our thredUP review.
#14. Ziffit
Ziffit lets you sell your books online for cash. Scan or enter barcodes and get an instant price. Pack up the books and send them to Ziffit. Then get paid via bank transfer or PayPal. While Ziffit doesn’t accept everything, the platform buys a wide range of titles. Be aware the platform will keep and recycle any books of yours that they don’t accept (meaning you won’t get paid for those titles).
What you can sell:
- Books (check condition guidelines)
Ratings:
- Listing experience for sellers — 4.5/5
- Sellers’ fees — 4/5
- Value for sellers — 2/5
- Customer service — 3.55/5
Ziffit receives 4.6 stars on TrustPilot, and its parent company World of Books has an F rating from the BBB. Reviews say Ziffit is easy to use and payment happens quickly.
#15. Tradesy
At Tradesy, you can sell designer clothes, handbags, and shoes. List items from your closet, and set your own price.
Once you make a sale, you’ll receive up to 80% of the listing price; Tradesy takes a flat fee of $7.50 for items less than $50, or a commission rate of 19.8% for items that cost more. Tradesy pays for shipping and also processes returns if needed.
What you can sell:
- Clothing
- Bags
- Shoes
- Accessories
Ratings:
- Listing experience for sellers — 4/5
- Sellers’ fees — 2/5
- Value for sellers — 4/5
- Customer service — 4.9/5
Tradesy has an A- rating from the BBB and 4.3 stars on TrustPilot. Customers say Tradesy is responsive and that returns the process is smooth.
#16. Flyp
Flyp is unique because it’s based on artificial intelligence (AI). Once you upload photos of your items, this platform will automatically match you with professional sellers (who will take over the selling process from there in exchange for a commission of the sale).
Send items to the seller with the provided shipping label. You’ll get paid after the seller makes a sale. However, you will only earn 40-60% of the profit.
What you can sell:
- Designer and name brand clothes
- Designer and name brand shoes
- Designer and name brand purses and bags
Ratings:
- Listing experience for sellers — 4.5/5
- Sellers’ fees — 1/5
- Value for sellers — 3/5
- Customer service — 4.35/5
#17. Chairish
Chairish is meant for vintage and used furniture and design items. Create a listing, and once the platform approves your post, you’ll receive inquiries from verified buyers. After the 48-hour return window, you get 70% or more of the price via PayPal.
What you can sell:
- Seating
- Tables
- Desks
- Beds
- Storage
- Art
- Lighting
- Decor
- Tableware
- Rugs
- Outdoor
Ratings:
- Listing experience for sellers — 2.5/5
- Sellers’ fees — 2/5
- Value for sellers — 3.5/5
- Customer service — 4.4/5
Chairish receives a rating of B from the BBB and 1.5 stars on TrustPilot. Sellers say the customer service is not good at all.
#18. Nextdoor
Nextdoor is an app intended for local neighbors to interact. Among other functions, it has a buy-and-sell category. You can create a listing for the people in your neighborhood, and the post will expire after 30 days. You don’t have to pay a fee to use Nextdoor or sell an item.
What you can sell:
- Personal items (think clothing, toys, household decor, etc.)
Ratings:
- Listing experience for sellers — 3.5/5
- Sellers’ fees — 5/5
- Value for sellers — 2.5/5
- Customer service — 4.6/5
Nextdoor has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and 1.9 stars on TrustPilot.
#19. Etsy
Etsy isn’t just for handmade products. You can also sell vintage items from around your house on this website and app. Vintage items must be at least 20 years old, and Etsy says newer, vintage-style or collectible items aren’t allowed in this category.
It does take some effort to set up an Etsy shop, and you’ll be subject to a $0.20 listing fee, 6.5% transaction fee, and 3% + $0.25 payment processing fee.
What you can sell:
- Vintage items (clothing, household items, etc)
Ratings:
- Listing experience for sellers — 4/5
- Sellers’ fees — 2/5
- Value for sellers — 4.5/5
- Customer service — 4.9/5
Etsy has an A- from the BBB and 1.7 stars on TrustPilot.
#20. 5miles
5miles aims to create a better experience for buying and selling locally online. To sell an item, upload a photo and description; then, set a starting price so buyers can bid. 5miles will use your phone’s location to reach potential buyers in your area.
Users can verify their identity via phone or Facebook, and the app’s messaging system keeps your contact info hidden. 5miles does take 10% of the fee when an item sells.
What you can sell:
- Cars
- Art and collectibles
- Electronics
- Fashion and accessories
- Home and garden items
- Sports and leisure items
Ratings:
- Listing experience for sellers — 4.5/5
- Sellers’ fees — 4/5
- Value for sellers — 3/5
- Customer service — 4.45/5
5miles receives an F rating from the BBB and 3.5 stars on Trustpilot.
#21. The RealReal
The RealReal is a luxury online consignment shop for designer clothes, bags, and other items. Send your stuff to The RealReal, then they’ll do the legwork to sell your items. Most items sell within 30 days, at which point you’ll earn up to 85% of the sale price.
What you can sell:
- Designer womens’ clothing
- Designer mens’ clothing
- Fine jewelry
- Designer watches
- Art
- Home
- Kids
Ratings:
- Listing experience for sellers — 3/5
- Sellers’ fees — 3/5
- Value for sellers — 4/5
- Customer service — 4/5
The RealReal has an A+ rating on the BBB and 4.0 stars on TrustPilot. Most complaints are from people who claim they were sold fake items or that they items they received were not as they were pictured.
FAQs about selling apps
What apps can I sell on for free?
Most resale apps allow you to create a free account. However, they may have additional fees that will kick in once you sell an item. You can post a listing for free on apps such as Nextdoor, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, Decluttr, Vinted, Mercari, and Depop.
What is the best app for selling items locally?
Nextdoor, Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and Offerup are some of the best apps for selling items locally.
Bottom line: Which app is best for selling?
At the end of the day, the best app for selling depends on what you’re selling. These are our top picks in a number of categories, based on listing experience, sellers' fees, value for sellers, and customer service:
- ebay: Best app for selling online
- Facebook Marketplace: Best app for selling locally
- Poshmark: Best app for selling clothes
- Craigslist: Best app for selling furniture and other large items
- AutoTrader: Best app for selling cars
You can post a listing for free on apps such as Nextdoor, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, Decluttr, Vinted, Mercari, and Depop.
Nextdoor, Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and Offerup are some of the best apps for selling items locally.
