Facebook Marketplace alternative
Contract Lists is a local marketplace that started in California: buy and sell goods, and hire pros or book classes in the same place.
Contract Lists vs Facebook Marketplace
Facts about Facebook Marketplace come from its own public pages, as of October 2026. They may change, so check its site for the latest.
| Contract Lists | Facebook Marketplace |
|---|---|
| Cost to sell locally | |
| $5 per listing, services or goods. Stays up 30 days, plus one free renewal. | No selling fee for items picked up locally, or when the buyer pays without shipping and checkout.As of October 2026 · Source 1 |
| Fee when it sells | |
| None. Contract takes nothing from the sale. | For items bought with shipping and checkout: 10% per item, or $0.80 minimum, based on the item price, shipping and sales tax.As of October 2026 · Source 1 |
| How buyers pay | |
| Paying in the app is coming soon. For now, buyer and seller agree how to pay. | Two ways: a local transaction arranged by message, or Checkout with Meta Pay (Buy now).As of October 2026 · Source 2 |
| Local deals | |
| Not covered yet. Paying in the app, with the money held until the buyer has checked it, is coming soon. | Local transactions aren't covered by Purchase Protection.As of October 2026 · Source 2 |
What we do differently
Hire pros and book classes too
Services sit next to new, used and handmade goods, in one search.
A flat $5 per listing
The small listing fee is for safety. It helps keep scammers off Contract Lists. None. Contract takes nothing from the sale.
Chats stay in the app
Phone numbers, emails and links are blocked, and you both keep a record.
Report button everywhere
On every listing, seller profile and chat. Listings reported by several people are hidden until we review them.
ID checks for bigger sales
Sellers of anything over $100 will pass an ID check. ID checks start soon.
Local, started in California
Listings are for people who can meet nearby. We started in California; sellers anywhere in the 50 states and DC can post.
Questions
Do I need an account to look around?
No. Anyone can browse and search as a guest. A free account lets you message sellers, save listings and sell.
Is there a fee when my item sells?
None. Contract takes nothing from the sale. You pay only the $5 listing fee. Customers never pay Contract fees.
Can buyers pick up, or can I deliver?
Sellers choose, on each listing, how it gets to the buyer: pickup (free), local delivery within 20 miles for a fee the seller sets (it can be free), and shipping.
Big items aren't shipped. Vehicles are always picked up. Other big items can be delivered locally.
How do I stay safe at a meetup?
- Meet in a busy public place.
- Check the item or the work before you pay.
- Don't pay ahead for anything you haven't seen.
- Never pay with gift cards or wire transfers.
- Keep chatting in the app. Contact details are blocked, and you both have a record.
- Something feels off? Tap Report.
Sell on Contract Lists
A flat $5 per listing. Free. Customers never pay Contract fees.
See how selling worksSources
- Facebook Marketplace, “Get paid for selling with shipping on Marketplace” (checked October 2026): facebook.com/help/449101635835192 (opens in a new tab)
- Facebook Marketplace, “The difference between buying something with checkout and a local transaction on Facebook Marketplace” (checked October 2026): facebook.com/help/329122794534612 (opens in a new tab)
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