Minto
Minto: A phone-focused peer-to-peer marketplace for local, direct sales in India. Ranked #40 of 40 in Used Tech Marketplaces by our editors (4.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for local peer-to-peer sales of used phones.
At a glance
- Editor score4.1 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forLocal peer-to-peer sales of used phones
- Free planYes
- Paid fromNone
- Marketplace modelPeer-to-peer
- Facts checked4 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Browse phones by brand, model and variant
- Listings can include price, warranty details and photos
- Message sellers directly and negotiate before meeting
Where it doesn't
- Limited to mobile phones rather than broader used electronics
- Buyers and sellers arrange an offline transaction themselves
- Posting or boosting ads has a paid option
Our verdict on Minto
Minto is an app-only classified marketplace for buying and selling second-hand mobile phones in India. It suits people who want to find a particular phone model and communicate directly with its seller rather than shop across a broad catalog of used goods. Sellers can post a phone’s price, warranty details and photos; buyers can browse by brand, model and variant, then message sellers to ask questions or negotiate. The exchange is peer-to-peer, with buyers and sellers choosing how to complete the sale.
The marketplace’s narrow focus is useful when the search is specifically for a used phone: listings are organized around phone brands, models and variants, and sellers can provide device-specific details. It is not a general used-tech marketplace for comparing phones with computers or other electronics. Minto’s direct messaging and price negotiation support discussion before a purchase, but do not make it a shipped checkout service. The buyer and seller arrange an offline transaction, and Minto encourages them to meet in a public place so the device can be inspected before purchase.
Minto is free to download and has a free plan, while its app listing describes a paid option to post or boost ads. That makes it relevant to sellers who want to list without starting with a paid option, though paid promotion is available. Choose Minto if local, direct communication and an in-person phone sale fit your priorities. It is a less suitable choice if you want a broader selection of used electronics, shipping, or a marketplace-managed transaction; buyers should be prepared to coordinate the meeting and inspect the phone themselves.
Minto pricing
Minto fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | None |
| Marketplace model | Peer-to-peer |
| Seller fees | No fees or transaction cuts stated for the deal; the app listing notes a paid option to post or boost ads, with no price specified. |
| Device categories | Mobile phones |
| Shipping included | No |
| Buyer protection | Not verified |
| Business selling | Not verified |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | Android, iOS |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | minto.co.in |
| Facts checked | 4 Oct 2026 |
Alternatives to Minto
- Amazon RenewedA broad refurbished marketplace with seller qualification and a buyer guarantee.9.2
- Back MarketBuy refurbished tech from professional sellers or trade in an eligible device.8.8
- Apple Certified RefurbishedApple-backed testing, parts, and warranty make this a focused choice for refurbished Apple devices.8.7
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