Mostly free by design
Craigslist-simple, barter-first, never a trade fee.
Browsing, posting, offers, messaging, matches, and completed local trades are free for ordinary users. Paid options are optional visibility and business tools, not a toll booth.
Default for most people
Free classifieds
$0
- ✓ 25 active listings
- ✓ Browse, post, offer, message
- ✓ Saved listings and basic matching
- ✓ No trade transaction fees
Supporter
Optional $5/mo
- ✓ 50 active listings
- ✓ Saved-search alerts
- ✓ One monthly featured boost
- ✓ Helps fund moderation and hosting
Local business
Optional $15/mo
- ✓ 100 active listings
- ✓ Business profile
- ✓ Lead inbox and basic analytics
- ✓ Designed for shops and service providers
Recommended launch posture: keep the whole barter marketplace free while you build density. Turn on paid boosts or business memberships only after the community already finds the board useful.