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8 Apps Like OfferUp: The Definitive List For 2023

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OfferUp is one of the most popular apps you can use to sell things online. If you’re looking to earn extra money, whether it’s buying and flipping things or selling things in your house that you’re no longer using, OfferUp is a great place to do just that. But it’s not the only option available. Indeed, there are many other apps like OfferUp that you can use to sell things and earn extra income. 

I’ve written regularly about how I’ve made extra income selling things I’m no longer using with apps like OfferUp. I’ve even made money selling items that people have thrown away.

OfferUp is one of the best places you can list your items for sale. They have over 20 million monthly active users and recently purchased LetGo, another buy/sell app that had a lot of users. 

But if you want to make sure you find buyers for the things you’re selling, it’s best to diversify and list your items on every platform that you can. That way, you can get as many eyes on your items as possible. 

In this post, we’ll take a look at 8 apps like OfferUp that you can use to sell things

1. Facebook Marketplace 

Facebook Marketplace is one of the largest platforms you can use to sell items both locally and nationally. You can find it in the Facebook app, so if you have a Facebook account, you have access to Facebook Marketplace too.  

What makes Facebook Marketplace a good place to sell stuff is the large reach that it has. Since almost everyone has a Facebook account, that means almost anyone looking to buy things can search on Facebook Marketplace. 

Creating a listing is easy also. You simply take a photo of your item, provide some information and a description of what you’re selling, and put a price on your item. Anyone interested in purchasing your item can message you via the Facebook app. You can even take payments using the Facebook app. 

In addition to local sales, Facebook Marketplace also supports national sales. If you list items for sale nationally, people can purchase your item via the Facebook Marketplace app. Facebook will then provide you with a shipping label so you can ship your item off.

Facebook Marketplace is free, so it doesn’t cost anything to list your items on Facebook Marketplace. It’s the first place I go when I’m looking to sell furniture or other items locally.

2. eBay 

eBay is my favorite selling platform to use if I’m selling smaller items that I’m able to send in the mail. I prefer using eBay for these sorts of items because I know I’ll get the most views on it. Instead of limiting buyers to my area, I can get buyers from anywhere. 

The eBay app makes it easy to list items for sale. Simply upload some photos, include some information about your item, and set your shipping prices. When your item sells, eBay will send your payment directly to your bank account.

One thing to note is that eBay does charge a fee when you sell your item. In general, you’ll pay a 12.9% commission on each item that you sell. If you can sell something locally and avoid those fees, then you might want to do it that way. But if you’re selling something more obscure or something that would be better suited on a larger marketplace, I recommend using eBay.

3. Craigslist  

Craiglist is an OfferUp alternative that almost everyone reading this is probably familiar with. It’s one of the oldest websites out there. With Craigslist, you can create a listing, then wait for people to contact you by email or phone. When you find a buyer, you can then arrange to meet somewhere for the sale. 

The main downside with Craigslist is that they don’t have an app and the website is pretty old. That makes it a bit more annoying to create a listing. 

That being said, a lot of people still use Craigslist when they’re looking for things to buy, so listing your item on Craigslist still makes a lot of sense if you want to reach more potential buyers.

4. Mercari  

Mercari is an app similar to OfferUp that allows you to sell anything via its app. The main thing about Mercari is that everything is done via the app. Buyers pay for the item via Mercari and then you ship the item to the buyer. This makes Mercari best suited for smaller items that you’re able to mail easily. 

Mercari charges a 10% commission for each item you sell on the app. Mercari will provide the shipping label for you and all you have to do is ship the item. In some places, there is also an option for Mercari Local, which partners with Uber to pick up your item and deliver it to the customer. This comes with a fee as well, but it can be convenient so you don’t have to waste time arranging a meetup. 

The app looks good and is a good option if you’re are looking for another place to list items to a wide audience.

5. Poshmark 

Poshmark is a selling app specifically for clothing. You can buy and sell almost any piece of clothing on the app, although most people are selling designer clothes. When someone buys your item, Poshmark sends you a shipping label and you then ship your item to the buyer.

For sales under $15, Poshmark charges a flat commission of $2.95. For sales over $15, you’ll pay a 20% commission (meaning you’ll keep 80% of the sale price). 

If you’re looking for a place to sell designer clothes, Poshmark is an app to check out.

6. Decluttr  

Decluttr is a selling app that specifically caters to tech products. Instead of selling to individuals buyers, you can sell your unwanted tech items directly to Decluttr. This makes it a hassle-free way to sell old tech stuff that you’re no longer using. Once sold, Decluttr will send you a box to ship the item to them. You’ll get your payment directly to PayPal within a few days.

The downside to an app like Decluttr is that you’re not going to make as much money compared to if you sold the item yourself to a buyer using an app like OfferUp, Facebook Marketplace, or eBay.

However, your time is valuable and sometimes it’s not worth it to deal with the headache of selling an item. If that’s you, then Decluttr is a good option to clear your old tech clutter.

7. 5miles  

5miles is an app that’s very similar to OfferUp. It’s an app-based selling marketplace that lets you list items locally. Listing your items is similar to OfferUp, where you can get things listed up with just a few clicks. 

The main downside with 5miles is that it doesn’t have that many users, so I’ve never had much success with it. Depending on where you live though, it might have a bigger user base, so if you’re having trouble finding buyers, it can make sense to branch out to an app like 5miles.

8. VarageSale 

VarageSale is another app that’s very similar to OfferUp, offering an app-based selling marketplace where you can find local buyers for your items. VarageSale brands itself as an online garage sale. And that’s pretty much what they are. 

Similar to OfferUp, you can list your items on VarageSale in just a few clicks. Buyers can then message you and you can arrange a time and place to complete the transaction. 

Like with 5miles, I’ve never had much luck with VarageSale, but it could have more users where you live, so it doesn’t hurt to try it out.

My Favorite Apps Like OfferUp 

For me, whenever I’m looking to sell anything, I primarily stick to three main apps. If I’m selling an item locally, I’ll first list it on Facebook Marketplace. Usually, that’s enough for me to find a buyer quickly. If I need to, I’ll also list items on OfferUp. If I’m really having trouble selling, then I’ll turn to Craigslist as well. 

I mainly use eBay for smaller items that I’m able to ship. Even though I have to pay a commission to eBay, I find it worth it since it’s really the only place I can find buyers for some of the things I’m selling. 

That’s a look at some of the important apps that are like OfferUp. Now go out there and make some extra money!

More Recommended Ebike/Scooters

Check out these other ebikes and scooters I've reviewed:

  • Urban Arrow Ebike – Last year, I made one of the largest purchases I’ve ever made – I bought a $9,000 electric cargo bike from Urban Arrow. In my Urban Arrow review, I will discuss what it is and why I decided to buy this bike, as well as discuss how impactful a bike like this can be on your journey to financial independence.
  • Troxus Explorer Step-Thru Ebike – The Troxus Explorer Step-Thru is a fat-tire ebike that I’ve had the pleasure of riding for a while now. It has amazing power, great looks, and awesome range. If you’re looking for a great fat-tire ebike that offers a lot for the price, the Troxus Explorer Step-Thru is definitely one for you to consider. Check out my Troxus Explorer Step-Thru Review.
  • Hovsco HovBeta Ebike – The HovBeta is a folding ebike with great specs and a lot of interesting features, and importantly, it’s sold at a good price point. I’ve had a blast commuting with it and using it to do deliveries with DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub. Check out my Hovsco HovBeta Ebike Review.
  • Vanpowers Manidae Ebike – The Vanpowers Manidae is a fat tire ebike that I’ve been riding as my primary winter commuting bike and have also been using it to do food delivery with apps like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub. After clocking in a decent number of miles with this ebike, I wanted to write a post sharing what my experience with the Vanpowers Manidae ebike has been like. Check out my Vanpowers Manidae Review.
  • Sohamo S3 Step-Thru Folding EBike Review – A Great Value Folding Ebike – The Sohamo S3 Step-Thru Folding Ebike is an entry-level folding ebike that offers a lot of value for the price point. I’ve been riding the Sohamo S3 for a while now, putting the bike through its paces, and I have to say, this bike has exceeded all of my expectations. Check out my Sohamo Review.
  • KBO Flip Ebike – The KBO Flip is an excellent bike. I’ve had a great time riding it and think it’s a versatile bike that can be used for a lot of purposes and can fit a variety of lifestyles. It’s worked out great for me as a general commuter bike and as a food delivery bike. Check out my KBO Flip Review.
  • Hiboy P7 Commuter Ebike – The Hiboy P7 is an excellent electric commuter bike that’s offered at an affordable price point. The range and speed of this bike are both very good, so you won’t have any trouble getting anywhere you need to go with it. As a food delivery vehicle, this is also good – with how much range it offers, you’ll be able to work all day on a single charge. Check out my Hiboy P7 Commuter Electric Bike Review.
  • Himiway Escape Ebike – The Himiway Escape is an interesting bike for anyone looking for a moped-style ebike. If you’re a gig economy worker, the Himiway Escape is particularly interesting and it’s possible to think of it as an investment, especially if you can opt to do deliveries with the Himiway versus using a car. It’s not cheap, but you can definitely make your money back when you compare the mileage you’ll put on your car versus using an ebike. Check out my Himiway Escape Bike Review.
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  • Varla Eagle One Scooter – The Varla Eagle One is an excellent scooter that can make sense for a lot of people. It can work as a primary mode of transportation. You can use it to work on gig economy apps like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub. And it can also be a recreational vehicle if you’d prefer to use it for that. Check out my Varla Eagle One Review.
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  • Fucare H3 Scooter – The Fucare H3 is a fun scooter and I’ve enjoyed testing it out. For a daily commuter or quick trips or errands, the Fucare H3 is probably the scooter I’ll use. It’s portable and easy to maneuver, so it’s just easier to take on the road when I need it. Check out my Fucare H3 Scooter Review.

More Recommended Investing App Bonuses

For additional investing app bonuses, be sure to check out the ones below:

  • M1 Finance ($100) – This is a great robo-advisor that has no fees and allows you to create a customized portfolio based on your risk tolerance. You also get $100 for opening an account. Check out my M1 Finance Referral Bonus – Step-By-Step Guide.
  • Webull (20 free stock shares) – Webull's current promotion gives you 20 free shares valued between $3-$3,000 each if you open an account using my referral link. Here’s a guide I wrote about how to earn your free shares using Webull.
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Recommended Bank Account Bonuses

If you’re looking for easy bank bonuses, check out the below options. These bonuses are all easy to earn and have no fees or minimum balance requirements to worry about.

  • Upgrade ($150) – Upgrade is a free checking account that’s currently offering a $150 referral bonus if you open an account and complete a direct deposit. These bonus terms are easy to meet, so it’s well worth doing this bonus as soon as you can. Here’s a post I wrote with more details: Upgrade $150 Referral Bonus – Step By Step Directions.
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  • US Bank Business ($800) – This is a fairly easy bank bonus to earn, since there are no direct deposit requirements. In addition, you can open the Silver Business Checking account, which comes with no monthly fees. Check out how to earn this big bonus here.
  • Fifth Third Bank ($350) – This offer is limited to customers in the following states: Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, West Virginia, and South Carolina. If you don’t live in one of those states, you won’t be able to open an account online but you can still open an account in-branch if you happen to be visiting a city that has a branch. This is a fairly easy bank bonus to earn, especially since there are plenty of data points showing what will trigger the direct deposit requirement. In addition, you can open the Fifth Third Momentum Checking bank account, which comes with no monthly fees or minimum balance requirements. Read my guide on this bonus here.
  • GO2Bank ($75) - GO2Bank is an easy bank bonus that I recommend people take advantage of if they have an easy way of meeting the direct deposit requirement. I like that it’s easy to open the account and that the bonus pays out quickly. Check out my step-by-step guide on how to earn your GO2Bank $75 referral bonus.
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  • Netspend ($40 + 5% Interest Savings Account) – Netspend is a company that provides 5% interest savings accounts. If you sign up using my referral link, you’ll get a $40 signup bonus once you make your first deposit into your Netspend account of $40 or more. That means you get a 5% interest savings account and a free $40 to start! Make sure to check out my in-depth guide on how to set up these accounts.
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  • Varo ($30) – Varo is a free fintech banking app similar to Chime or Current. It’s currently offering a $30 bonus to new users that open a new Varo account with a referral link. The bonus for this bank is very easy to meet, all you need to do is spend $20 within 30 days of opening your Varo account. Check out my step-by-step guide to learn how to earn this bonus.
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Kevin is an attorney and the blogger behind Financial Panther, a blog about personal finance, travel hacking, and side hustling using the gig economy. He paid off $87,000 worth of student loans in just 2.5 years by choosing not to live like a big shot lawyer.

Kevin is passionate about earning money using the gig economy and you can see all the ways he makes extra income every month in his side hustle reports.

Kevin is also big on using the latest fintech apps to improve his finances. Some of Kevin's favorite fintech apps include:

  • SoFi Money. A really good checking account with absolutely no fees. You'll get a $25 referral bonus if you open a SoFi Money account with a referral link, and an additional $250 if you complete a direct deposit.
  • 5% Savings Accounts. I'm currently getting 5.25% interest on my savings through a company called Raisin. Opening a Raisin account takes minutes to complete, it's free, and all of your funds are FDIC-insured. I explain how it works, why I'm now using it to store my emergency fund and any other cash savings I have, and why I recommend everyone check it out in this review.
  • US Bank Business. US Bank is currently offering new business customers a $800 signup bonus after opening a new account and meeting certain requirements.
  • M1 Finance. This is a great robo-advisor that has no fees and allows you to create a customized portfolio based on your risk tolerance. You also get $100 for opening an account.
  • Personal Capital. One of best free apps you can use to monitor your portfolio and track your net worth. This is one of the apps I use to track my financial accounts.

Feel free to send Kevin a message here.

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