Carousell
Carousell: A multi-category marketplace with in-app chat and protected checkout in selected markets. Ranked #2 of 90 in Android Shopping Apps by our editors (9.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for buying and selling secondhand and varied goods.
At a glance
- Editor score9.2 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forBuying and selling secondhand and varied goods
- Free planYes
- App typeMarketplace
- Facts checked3 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Browse new and secondhand goods, services, and multiple categories
- Chat with buyers and sellers and share listings to social platforms
- Selected markets offer escrow-protected checkout and order tracking
Where it doesn't
- In-app checkout and Buyer Protection are limited to selected markets
- Delivery and pickup options vary by market and eligible order
- AI listing suggestions are available only in supported markets
Our verdict on Carousell
Carousell is a marketplace for browsing and listing new and secondhand goods across categories such as fashion, electronics, furniture, cars, toys and collectibles, alongside home services. Its Android app is aimed at people who want to buy or sell varied items locally, from solo sellers to small businesses. Users can compare prices and seller ratings, message buyers or sellers, and create photo listings; AI can suggest a title, description and price in supported markets.
The buying flow depends on location and order eligibility. In selected markets, the in-app Buy button supports checkout with escrow-protected Buyer Protection, and eligible orders can be tracked from their order details. Eligible parcel drop-off, doorstep pickup and pickup-point collection are available, while same-day delivery applies to eligible Certified Mobile purchases in Singapore rather than marketplace orders generally. Buyers who need the same checkout and delivery protections for every listing should check market and item eligibility before choosing Carousell.
Its ecosystem supports sharing listings to Facebook, Instagram, Telegram and WeChat, with AlipayHK and S.F. Express also among its integrations. Carousell is available on Android, iOS and web, with a free marketplace app. Ratings and reviews help buyers assess sellers, while in-app chat leaves room to ask questions before arranging a transaction. Choose it for breadth and direct buyer-seller communication; consider a more consistent commerce service if guaranteed in-app checkout or delivery across all listings is essential.
Carousell pricing
Carousell fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| App type | Marketplace |
| In-app checkout | Yes |
| Order tracking | Yes |
| Store pickup | Yes |
| Same-day delivery | Yes |
| Loyalty rewards | Not verified |
| Price-drop alerts | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, Web |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 6 integrations: Facebook, Instagram, Telegram, WeChat, AlipayHK, S.F. Express |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | carousell.com |
| Facts checked | 3 Oct 2026 |
Carousell integrations
Carousell lists 6 integrations on its own site.
- Telegram
- AlipayHK
- S.F. Express
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