Osclass

Free#2 of 26 in Classifieds Software

Osclass: A mature, customizable classifieds platform for teams comfortable managing self-hosted software. Ranked #2 of 26 in Classifieds Software by our editors (9.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for mature free classifieds with deep customization.

9.1/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
9.1 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Mature free classifieds with deep customization
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Mobile apps
Web
Founded
2011 · Chtelnica, Slovakia
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free, open-source core with self-hosted deployment
- Strong listing, moderation, search, and localization features
- Themes, plugins, hooks, filters, and API access support customization
Where it doesn't
- Payment capabilities depend on separate extensions
- Self-hosted PHP and MySQL deployment requires technical ownership
- Payment integrations include Stripe and PayPal

Our verdict on Osclass

Osclass is a free, open-source PHP and MySQL application for building self-hosted classifieds websites and marketplaces. It fits operators creating local classifieds, job boards, real estate sites, vehicle listings, service directories, or niche marketplaces. The platform covers listing management, media uploads, user accounts, seller contact forms, notifications, search, filters, location hierarchies, and SEO-friendly URLs. Its administrative back office brings listings, users, settings, themes, and plugins into one management area.

The core offering provides a broad foundation without a software license fee. Listings can have statuses, moderation, expiration, renewals, and media controls, while hierarchical categories support category-specific custom fields. Multilingual support, currencies, and country geolocation data help accommodate different markets. Payment functionality is added through extensions, with options for featured listings, publish fees, wallets, memberships, and gateways. The published integration list includes Stripe and PayPal, so teams should assess whether those payment options and the available extensions fit their business model.

Customization is a central strength. Themes, plugins, hooks, and filters allow operators to shape the presentation and extend marketplace behavior, while API access supports broader platform integration. The category capabilities also include listing approval, seller messaging, featured listings, payment collection, and custom domains through the web platform. Osclass suits organizations that want control over their classifieds stack and can manage self-hosted software. It is less suitable for teams seeking a fully managed service with payment capabilities included in the core product or a wider built-in payment ecosystem.

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Osclass pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Osclass fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Custom domain	Yes
Listing approval	Yes
Seller messaging	Yes
Featured listings	Yes
Payment collection	Yes
Mobile apps	Web
API access	Yes
Deployment	Self-hosted
Platforms	Web
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
Integrations	2 integrations: Stripe, PayPal
Pricing	Free plan
Website	osclass-classifieds.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

Osclass integrations

Osclass lists 2 integrations on its own site.

Stripe
PayPal

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