The main classifieds sites in the Netherlands in 2026 are Marktplaats for almost everything second-hand, Vinted and Facebook Marketplace for clothes and quick local sales, Indeed for jobs, Funda, Pararius and Kamernet for homes and rooms, AutoScout24 for cars, and Werkspot for finding local tradespeople. Posting is free on most of them for everyday items; you usually pay to sell a car, to boost an ad, or (on some rental sites) to reply to listings. Below is a quick comparison, then a closer look at each site, the rules that changed for sellers and renters, and some safety tips.
Two sites from our original list have gone: Speurders.nl stopped as a marketplace in 2020 and the Dutch Monsterboard company went bankrupt in 2025 (details below). Vacatures.nl no longer loads. If you know a Dutch site we have missed, let us know in the comments.
In short
- Marktplaats is the Dutch leader for almost anything second-hand, Vinted is best for clothes and Facebook Marketplace for quick local sales.
- For jobs use Indeed, where employers get three free posts a month, and for local tradespeople Werkspot, where posting a job is free.
- For homes, Funda leads for sales, Pararius for agent rentals popular with expats, and Kamernet for rooms, which needs an auto-renewing paid account to message landlords.
- For used cars AutoScout24 gives private sellers a free basic ad and since November 2025 also owns AutoTrack and Gaspedaal.
- Speurders.nl closed in 2020 and Monsterboard's Dutch company went bankrupt in 2025, and under DAC7 platforms report sellers with more than 30 sales or 2,000 euros a year to the tax office.
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Classifieds in the Netherlands at a glance
| Site | Best for | Cost to post | App | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marktplaats | Almost anything second-hand | Free in most categories; paid in some (e.g. cars) and for boosts | Yes | Market leader |
| Vinted | Clothes, kids' items, small goods | Free to list; buyer pays a protection fee | Yes | Shipping through the app |
| Facebook Marketplace | Quick local sales | Free | In the Facebook app | Needs a Facebook account |
| Aanbodpagina | General ads, pets, boats | Check site | None found | Small, long-running site |
| Indeed | Jobs | Free for job seekers; employers get 3 free posts a month, then pay per click | Yes | Largest job search |
| Werkspot | Local tradespeople and services | Free to post a job; professionals pay | Check site | About 40,000 listed pros |
| Funda | Homes for sale, some rentals | Free to search; listings via estate agents | Yes | Biggest property site |
| Pararius | Rentals from agents | Free to search and reply; agents list | Yes | Popular with expats |
| Huurwoningen | Rentals | Free to search; subscription to reply | Check site | Read the subscription terms |
| Kamernet | Rooms and student housing | Paid premium to message landlords | Yes | Renews automatically |
| AutoScout24 | Used cars | Free basic ad for private sellers | Yes | Owns AutoTrack and Gaspedaal |
| Autoweek | Car news and reviews | n/a | Check site | Research, not mainly ads |
Best general classifieds sites in the Netherlands
Marktplaats
Marktplaats ("marketplace") is where the Netherlands buys and sells second-hand: furniture, bikes, electronics, garden tools, cars, even rooms. Posting through Marktplaats Standaard is free, except in paid categories where you pay per ad; Pro accounts and visibility packages cost extra (Marktplaats). Cars are the best-known paid category. Similarweb placed marktplaats.nl among the top 20 websites in the Netherlands and #2 in its marketplace category in September 2026, with 2dehands.be (its Belgian sister site), Vinted.nl and AutoScout24.nl as its closest competitors (Similarweb).
Vinted
Vinted started with second-hand clothing and now also covers home goods, electronics, books, hobbies and sports gear. Listing is free; the buyer pays a buyer-protection fee on top of the price, and parcels are sent with a prepaid label from the app. If your wardrobe is the main thing you are clearing out, it is often quicker than Marktplaats.
Facebook Marketplace
Facebook Marketplace is free and built into the Facebook app, which makes it handy for selling bulky items to someone nearby. There is no buyer protection for cash or bank transfers, so the safety tips below matter most here.
Aanbodpagina
Aanbodpagina has run for about 25 years and still gets new ads daily, across some 40 categories from cars and boats to holidays and pets. It is far smaller than Marktplaats, but worth a look for niche items.
Best platforms for jobs in the Netherlands
Indeed
Indeed (indeed.nl now redirects to nl.indeed.com) collects vacancies from employers and job sites in one search. Job seekers use it for free. Employers posting directly can publish up to three free jobs a month, each visible for up to 30 days, and pay per click for sponsored jobs (Indeed for employers).
Monsterboard, once one of the biggest Dutch job boards, is no longer a safe pick: the Dutch company behind it was declared bankrupt in September 2025 (see the 2026 update below). Vacatures.nl, which we listed before, no longer resolves.
Free sites for local services in the Netherlands
Werkspot
We used to list Werkspot under jobs, but it is really a marketplace for local services. You describe a job (a painter, plumber, roofer, gardener or a bathroom renovation) and receive and compare proposals from tradespeople at no cost to you. Professionals pay Werkspot to respond, and must be registered with the KvK (Werkspot quality requirements). Its directory showed around 40,000 available professionals in October 2026. Marktplaats also has a services section if you want a free ad of your own.
Best sites for homes and rentals in the Netherlands
Funda
Funda is the country's largest property site; Similarweb ranked it among the top 20 websites in the Netherlands in September 2026 (Similarweb). It is mainly homes for sale, with some rentals. Almost all listings come through estate agents (makelaars), so if you sell yourself you normally use an online agent to get onto Funda.
Pararius
Pararius lists rentals from professional providers: rental agents, developers, managers and housing associations. It is free for home seekers and has an English version, which makes it a common first stop for people moving to the Netherlands.
Huurwoningen
Huurwoningen brings together rentals from agents and private landlords. Searching is free, but replying to listings requires a paid subscription that keeps running until you cancel it. Check the price and how to cancel before you pay.
Kamernet
Kamernet is the main site for rooms and student housing. You can browse for free, but you need a paid premium account to message landlords, and it renews automatically, so set a reminder to cancel once you have found a room.
Renting through these sites: know your rights
| Rule | What it means for you | In force since |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum deposit | No more than 2 months' basic rent (3 months for contracts signed before 1 July 2023), refunded within 14 days after the lease ends | 1 July 2023 |
| Written contract and information | Landlords and agencies must put the lease in writing and tell you in writing about the deposit, service costs and how to report problems | 1 July 2023 |
| Fair selection | Landlords must use a transparent, non-discriminatory tenant selection process and explain rejections in writing | 1 July 2023 |
| Mid-rent regulation | Rent is regulated for homes with up to 186 points under the points system (WWS). At launch the maximum rent for a 186-point home was €1,157.95 a month | 1 July 2024 (enforced from 1 January 2025) |
Sources: Rijksoverheid, rules for landlords and agencies; Rijksoverheid, Wet betaalbare huur (25 June 2024). The government expected the new law to lower rents on about 300,000 homes by an average of €190 a month. If you think a listing is overpriced, work out its points and maximum rent with the Huurcommissie's free Huurprijscheck before you sign. Be wary of any ad that asks for a deposit larger than two months' rent, or for payment before you have a written contract.
Best sites for used cars in the Netherlands
AutoScout24
AutoScout24 lists thousands of used cars, motorbikes, vans and trucks from dealers and private sellers. Private sellers can place a basic ad for free, with paid options for more visibility (AutoScout24). In November 2025 the AutoScout24 group bought AutoTrack and the comparison site Gaspedaal.nl; all three keep their own names (AutoRAI, 25 November 2025). Auto Trader NL now only takes dealer ads and sends private sellers to AutoScout24 (Auto Trader).
Autoweek
Autoweek is first of all a car magazine site: independent reviews, advice and daily news. Use it to research a model, then look for the car itself on AutoScout24 or Marktplaats.
2026 update: what has changed for Dutch buyers, sellers and renters
De Telegraaf stopped Speurders.nl as a marketplace on 1 November 2020, without announcing it in advance. All its second-hand ads were removed and only an offers page stayed online (Tweakers report, November 2020; user complaints). On 16 September 2025 the Amsterdam District Court declared Monster Worldwide Netherlands, the company behind Monsterboard.nl, bankrupt. This came after CareerBuilder + Monster went into Chapter 11 in the US and Bold bought only the American business (Computable, 19 September 2025). Meanwhile second-hand clothing has moved to dedicated apps: Vinted is now one of Marktplaats's closest competitors.
Selling regularly? Platforms now report you to the tax office
Under the EU DAC7 rules, platforms such as Marktplaats and Vinted have reported sellers to the Belastingdienst since 1 January 2024. They do this once you have more than 30 transactions or more than €2,000 in a year (Belastingdienst). Being reported does not mean you owe tax. If you sell your own belongings as a private person you usually pay no income tax. Buying items specifically to resell at a profit is taxable income (Belastingdienst). If you pass the threshold, expect the platform to ask for your BSN and date of birth. Each January you receive an overview of what was reported, and you should check that it is correct.
Safety tips for buying and selling on Dutch classifieds sites
- Never click a payment or "verification" link sent by a buyer or seller in a chat or by text message. Fake payment requests are one of the most common tricks on Dutch sites.
- Collect in person and pay on the spot when you can. If you pay in advance, use the site's own payment or buyer-protection option rather than a bank transfer.
- Be wary of prices far below market value, sellers who are "abroad", and anyone pushing you to decide fast.
- For a rental, view the home (or have someone view it) and get a written contract before paying any deposit.
- Do not share your BSN, a copy of your ID or login codes with a buyer or seller.
- If you are scammed, report it to the site, your bank, the police and the Fraudehelpdesk.
How we checked these sites
In October 2026 we visited every site on this list, or a primary source where the site blocked us, to confirm it still operates in the Netherlands, its current address, what it is used for, what posting costs and whether there is an app. We removed sites that have closed and used only dated public figures (Similarweb, company pages, official sources). Prices and terms change often, so check the site before you pay for anything.
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