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The best classifieds software in 2026.

A classifieds site can run on a hosted platform, a script you install, or a WordPress plugin. Here are the options worth a look, what a working site costs with each in its first year, and who each one suits. We make Yclas, so it comes first; every other row says when that product is the better choice.

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Last checked: 23 October 2026. Facts about other products come from their own websites; the sources are listed at the end of this page.

The options

7 options, and who each one suits.

Year one means what a working site costs in its first year, from each product's own prices. Hosting for self-hosted software depends on the host you choose, so it is left out.

  1. 1

    Yclas

    A hosted classifieds platform: payments, messages, reviews, auctions, bookings and AI built in, with hosting, updates, backups and support in one monthly price.

    Year one$678 on Starter ($19 a month for 3 months, then $69 a month)
    Good forOwners who would rather run the marketplace than a server, a theme and a list of plugins.
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  2. 2

    Osclass

    Free open-source script on your own server, with paid themes and plugins, against a hosted service with one monthly price.

    Year one€459.98 + hosting
    Good forYou want to run the whole thing yourself: your server, your copy of the code, any change you like.
    Yclas vs Osclass →
  3. 3

    Flynax

    A one-time licence for software you host, with paid support, templates, plugins and apps, against a hosted service with one monthly price.

    Year one$594 + hosting ($789 with the apps)
    Good forYou want a one-time licence and to run the software on your own server.
    Yclas vs Flynax →
  4. 4

    LaraClassifier

    A classifieds script built on Laravel that you buy once and host yourself, with 6 months of support, 14 language files and paid add-ons such as payment gateways ($35 each). [1]

    Year one$69 to $79 + hosting
    Good forDevelopers who want Laravel source code to build their own features on.
  5. 5

    Classified Listing

    A free WordPress classifieds plugin by RadiusTheme; card payments, top and bump-up ads and live chat are in Pro, stores and memberships in an add-on. You run the WordPress hosting. [2]

    Year one$99 (all add-ons and themes, 1 site) + hosting
    Good forA WordPress site that wants classifieds inside it, with a large catalogue of add-ons.
  6. 6

    HivePress

    A free WordPress listing plugin with free messages, reviews and maps; memberships, the marketplace, bookings and search alerts are paid extensions. You run the WordPress hosting. [3]

    Year one$99 (all extensions and themes) + hosting
    Good forA WordPress site that wants to start free and add extensions one at a time.
  7. 7

    WordPress plugins

    Directorist, HivePress, Classified Listing and AdForest: cheap to buy, and you run WordPress, hosting and updates yourself.

    Year oneAbout $99 to $116 + hosting
    Good forYour site already runs on WordPress and you want listings inside it, next to your blog or shop.
    Yclas vs WordPress classifieds plugins →

How to choose

  • Hosted or self-hosted: a hosted platform includes the server, updates and backups; a script or plugin costs less to buy, and the server and its upkeep are yours.
  • Count the add-ons: payments, messages, reviews and maps are often sold one by one. Add up the ones you need before comparing prices.
  • Check it is maintained: look for a release in the last few months, and how long support lasts after you buy.
Questions

Questions people ask

Other guides:

Best marketplace softwareBest directory softwareBest auction softwareBest real estate portal software
What is the best free classifieds software?

Osclass is free and open source, and WordPress plugins such as Classified Listing and HivePress have free versions. All need hosting you pay for and maintain, and their paid add-ons cover payments, messages and more.

What is the easiest classifieds software to run?

A hosted platform, where there is no server, install or update to look after. Yclas sets up a site in about two minutes, with hosting, support and AI included.

Can I move my classifieds site later?

Yes. Yclas imports Osclass, Flynax, LaraClassifier and WordPress exports, and CSV files, with a dry run and undo.

Sources

Checked on 23 October 2026. Prices change: the vendor's own page is always the latest word. If something here is out of date, tell us and we'll fix it.

  1. BeDigit: LaraClassifier product page (licence, support, requirements, add-ons)
  2. RadiusTheme: Classified Listing Pro prices
  3. HivePress extensions: free and paid, the $99 bundle
  4. Yclas pricing

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