Checked 29 Oct 2026
Facebook Marketplace
The easiest place to start selling - list to local buyers for free with just a Facebook account, no store setup needed.
Good for Online sellers and resellers
- Pays via Cash (local)+1 more way to get paid
- Local, in personWork happens near you
- Public companyNASDAQ: META
- Since
- 2016 10 yrs
Based in- Menlo Park, United States
- Web rank
- #4 worldwide
Facebook Marketplace is a local marketplace where anyone can register to start earning. Fees are Free for local listings and you can withdraw via Cash (local) and Bank transfer. Founded in 2016, Facebook Marketplace is based in Menlo Park, United States and is publicly traded (NASDAQ: META). It is available in Local selling in 70+ countries.
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What people actually earn on Facebook Marketplace
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Figures published by Facebook Marketplace or by independent studies and surveys, as dated. Individual earnings vary widely.
Can I join Facebook Marketplace?
Age, countries, equipment and how sign-up works
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How Facebook Marketplace compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
- Facebook Marketplace takes no commission from what you earn — 1 of the 37 big marketplaces we track are free to earn on.
- Facebook Marketplace is the only one of the 35 big marketplaces we track that pays out via Cash.
- Launched in 2016, Facebook Marketplace is newer than most big marketplaces — 31 of the 37 we track were founded earlier.
Compared with the big marketplaces in our directory. See them all →
Is Facebook Marketplace legit?
What we could verify about the company
Facebook Marketplace is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2016 (10 years)
- Headquartered in Menlo Park, United States
- Publicly traded (NASDAQ: META)
- Its domain facebook.com was registered in 1997 (registry record)
- Among the world's top 1,000 websites by traffic (Tranco rank #4)
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Facebook Marketplace in public records
Company filings, web traffic and app store data
- Website rank
- #4 worldwideAmong the top 1,000 sites (facebook.com)
- Domain registered
- Mar 1997facebook.com, 29 years ago
Revenue grew 134% from 2020 to 2025. Fiscal years as reported; revenue is the company's, not what people earned on the platform.
Sources: Tranco · RDAP registry · SEC EDGAR. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
Facebook Marketplace timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
Facebook Marketplace founded
Headquarters today: Menlo Park, United States
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Milestone
10% selling fee on shipped
Meta's onsite checkout terms say the US Marketplace selling fee on shipped orders is 10% of the total including shipping and tax, with a $0.80 minimum.
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Guides
Step-by-step help for this platform
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Facebook Marketplace
How much does Facebook Marketplace charge?
Facebook Marketplace fees: Free for local listings. It takes no commission, so apart from payment-processing or withdrawal costs you keep what you earn.
How do you get paid on Facebook Marketplace?
Facebook Marketplace pays out via Cash (local) and Bank transfer.
Which countries is Facebook Marketplace available in?
Local selling in 70+ countries.
Is Facebook Marketplace legit?
Yes, Facebook Marketplace is a real, operating platform: operating since 2016 (10 years), headquartered in Menlo Park, United States and publicly traded (NASDAQ: META). As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best Facebook Marketplace alternatives?
Similar platforms include Amazon, Temu, AliExpress and Rakuten Ichiba. Compare their fees and payouts in the alternatives section below.
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Facebook Marketplace alternatives
More big marketplaces like Amazon
AmazonThe biggest store in the world - anyone can open a Seller Central account, list products, and optionally let FBA handle storage, shipping, and returns.
Fees Referral fee mostly 8-15%, plus 39.99 dollars monthly Professional plan or 99 cents per itemsell.amazon.com
TemuThe fast-growing budget marketplace - its Local Seller Program is open to sellers in 37 markets including the US, UK, Europe, Japan, and Brazil.
Fees Consignment margin or 8-15% referral commissiontemu.com
AliExpressAlibaba global retail marketplace - seller registration is open to businesses in supported countries including the US, UK, much of Europe, Japan, and South Korea.
Fees 5-8% commission by category + payment processingaliexpress.com
Rakuten IchibaJapan giant marketplace where merchants open storefronts inside the Rakuten ecosystem and its loyalty points economy.
Fees Setup + monthly plan (Y25,000-130,000) + 2-7% system feerakuten.co.jp
FlipkartIndia biggest homegrown marketplace (Walmart-owned) - Indian sellers register free and reach hundreds of millions of buyers.
Fees Category commission ~2-25% + fixed and shipping feesseller.flipkart.com
CoupangSouth Korea dominant marketplace - sellers list through Coupang Marketplace and can use its Rocket fulfillment network for next-day delivery.
Fees Category commission ~7-15% + monthly service feecoupang.com