The best apps to buy second-hand in Spain (2026)

The rise of second-hand in Spain

According to industry data, the second-hand market in Spain moves more than 5 billion euros a year and keeps on growing. The reasons are clear: inflation has pushed many families to look for more affordable alternatives, environmental awareness has taken root in younger generations, and technology has removed the barriers that once made buying used products uncomfortable.

The profile of the second-hand buyer has also changed dramatically. It is no longer just about hunting for bargains out of necessity. Nowadays, professionals with good incomes buy branded clothing on Vinted, young families furnish their homes through Wallapop, and collectors find unique pieces on Milanuncios. Second-hand buying has become completely mainstream.

The problem is that the market is fragmented. Each platform has its own community, its strong categories, and its quirks. A seller might list an item on Wallapop but not on Vinted, or vice versa. This means that if you only search on one app, you are missing a significant portion of the available supply. That is why it is so useful to know each platform well and, even better, to have a tool that brings them all together.

1. Wallapop — The king of second-hand in Spain

Wallapop is, without doubt, the go-to app for buying and selling second-hand in Spain. Founded in Barcelona in 2013, it has more than 15 million active users and a catalogue that covers everything from electronics and furniture to cars and motorbikes.

What Wallapop does well:

• Geolocation: Shows products near you, making in-person handovers easier and reducing shipping costs
• Wallapop Shipping: Integrated shipping system with protection for both buyer and seller
• Category variety: From an iPhone to a rental flat, including professional services
• Integrated chat: Negotiate directly with the seller without leaving the app
• Rating system: Lets you evaluate the reliability of buyers and sellers

Wallapop's limitations:

• Listings drop in position quickly and need to be reposted frequently to maintain visibility
• The search engine does not always show relevant results; algorithms prioritise promoted listings
• Buyer protection only works with Wallapop Shipping, not for in-person transactions
• Some categories are saturated with professional sellers, making casual selling harder

2. Vinted — The best for clothing and fashion

Vinted has experienced spectacular growth in Spain in recent years. Originally from Lithuania, this platform has established itself as the preferred option for buying and selling second-hand clothing, footwear, and fashion accessories.

What Vinted does well:

• No fees for sellers: Vinted does not charge sellers for listing or selling, which attracts an enormous volume of supply
• Buyer protection: All transactions go through the platform with a secure payment system
• Detailed fashion filters: You can search by brand, size, colour, condition, material, and much more
• Active community: Users comment, add favourites, and the social interaction drives sales
• Integrated shipping: Prepaid shipping labels with tracking included

Vinted's limitations:

• It is focused almost exclusively on fashion; it is not useful for electronics, furniture, or other categories
• The buyer fee (purchase protection) can make inexpensive items significantly more costly
• In-person handovers are not officially allowed, removing the option to skip shipping costs
• The sizing system is not always accurate and leads to frequent returns

Despite its limitations, if you are looking for branded clothing at a good price, Vinted is probably your best bet. The amount of supply available is enormous and prices tend to be very competitive compared to other platforms. If you are interested in this topic, check out our guide to buying branded second-hand clothing.

3. Milanuncios — The classifieds classic

Milanuncios is the veteran of the online second-hand market in Spain. It has been operating since 2005 and for years was the most visited classifieds portal in the country. Although its interface is not as modern as its competitors, it still carries an impressive volume of listings.

What Milanuncios does well:

• Enormous volume of listings: Thousands of new listings every day across every imaginable category
• Specialist categories: Very strong in automotive (cars and motorbikes), real estate, and employment
• No registration required to browse: You can search for products without needing to create an account
• Professional listings: Many businesses and dealerships publish here, expanding the supply with guaranteed items
• Full national coverage: Especially strong in rural areas where other apps have less presence

Milanuncios' limitations:

• The web interface feels outdated and the user experience is not as intuitive as Wallapop or Vinted
• The mobile app has improved but still lags behind in usability
• There is no integrated payment system or buyer protection
• Higher presence of low-quality listings or spam that must be filtered manually
• Contact is usually by phone or email, which is less convenient than an integrated chat

4. Facebook Marketplace — The social option

Facebook Marketplace launched in Spain in 2017 and has quietly grown into a serious alternative to traditional platforms. Its main advantage is obvious: it is integrated into the world's largest social network, giving it access to a massive audience.

What Facebook Marketplace does well:

• Huge user base: Anyone with a Facebook account can buy and sell without installing another app
• Social component: You can see the seller's real profile, mutual friends, and history, which builds greater trust
• Local buy-and-sell groups: Thousands of specialist groups exist by geographic area and category
• No fees: Transactions between private individuals are completely free
• Quick listing: Creating a listing is extremely simple and fast

Facebook Marketplace's limitations:

• There is no integrated payment or shipping system; everything is handled between buyer and seller
• Search and filters are fairly basic compared to specialist platforms
• Higher risk of scams due to the lack of a protection system
• Listing moderation is inconsistent and legitimate posts are sometimes removed
• Requires an active Facebook account, something fewer and fewer young people have

Facebook Marketplace is especially useful for bulky items such as furniture or appliances, where local in-person handovers make a lot of sense and the social component helps build trust. We recommend our guide to finding cheap second-hand furniture.

Other apps worth knowing

Beyond the big four, there are other platforms that can be very useful depending on what you are looking for. Here are three that deserve a special mention:

Vibbo (formerly Segundamano)

It was one of the pioneers of the second-hand market in Spain. Although it has lost ground to Wallapop and Vinted, it still has a considerable catalogue, especially in real estate and automotive. Its rebranding to Vibbo never fully caught on, but it retains a loyal user base, particularly among the over-40s. It is a platform worth checking for niche products or in areas where competition is lower.

Todocoleccion

If you are looking for antiques, collectibles, art, or vintage items, Todocoleccion is the absolute reference in Spain. It operates with an auction system similar to eBay and has a very active collector community. Coins, stamps, comics, vintage toys, vinyl records... if something is collectable, it is probably here. The rating system and years of accumulated experience make it a trustworthy platform for this type of transaction.

Cash Converters (app)

The well-known buy-and-sell chain has its own app where you can buy second-hand products with a store guarantee. It is particularly interesting for electronics (mobile phones, consoles, laptops) because all products go through a quality check before going on sale. Prices are somewhat higher than between private individuals, but the peace of mind of having a guarantee and return policy is worth it for many buyers.

Quick comparison table

To help you choose the app that best suits your needs, here is a summary of the key aspects of each platform:

Strongest categories

• Wallapop: Electronics, furniture, sport, automotive, all kinds of general products
• Vinted: Clothing, footwear, fashion accessories, and complementary items
• Milanuncios: Automotive (cars and motorbikes), real estate, employment, professional services
• Facebook Marketplace: Furniture, appliances, household goods, local products

Fee structure

• Wallapop: Free to list; commission only if you use Wallapop Shipping
• Vinted: No fee for the seller; the buyer pays a purchase protection fee
• Milanuncios: Free for private individuals; paid options to boost listings
• Facebook Marketplace: Completely free for private individuals

Buyer protection

• Wallapop: Only with Wallapop Shipping (payment within the app)
• Vinted: Yes, on all transactions through the platform
• Milanuncios: No integrated protection system
• Facebook Marketplace: No integrated protection system

In-person handover

• Wallapop: Yes, it is the primary option thanks to geolocation
• Vinted: Not officially; the platform encourages shipping
• Milanuncios: Yes, very common, especially in automotive and real estate
• Facebook Marketplace: Yes, it is practically the only option

Best for finding deals quickly

• Wallapop: High volume, but you need to stay alert because the best items go fast
• Vinted: Excellent for branded fashion at very low prices
• Milanuncios: Good prices on automotive and professional products
• Facebook Marketplace: Underpriced items from people who do not know their real value

MitikLive: search all platforms at once

After seeing the advantages and limitations of each app, the conclusion is clear: searching on just one platform is not enough. The product you are looking for could be on Wallapop, on Vinted, on Milanuncios, or on all three at once, with different prices on each.

This is where MitikLive comes in. Our tool lets you create search alerts that monitor multiple platforms simultaneously. Instead of opening four different apps and repeating the same search on each one, you set up your alert once and receive real-time notifications when a new listing appears that matches what you are looking for, regardless of which platform it was published on.

How does it work?

• Create an alert: Define what product you are looking for, in what price range, and on which platforms (Wallapop, Vinted, Milanuncios)
• Continuous monitoring: MitikLive constantly scans the platforms for new listings that match your criteria
• Instant notification: As soon as something new appears, you receive an alert with a direct link to the listing
• Get there first: When searching for popular products like consoles, mobile phones, or branded trainers, the best deals disappear in minutes. With MitikLive, you find out before anyone else

If you would like to see in detail how the three major platforms compare, we recommend our comparative guide Wallapop vs Vinted vs Milanuncios, where we analyse each one in depth.

Tips for buying safely second-hand

Regardless of the app you use, there are a series of precautions you should always take when buying second-hand products. Here are the most important ones:

Before buying

• Research the real price: Search for the same product on several platforms and compare. If a price seems too good to be true, it probably is
• Check the seller's profile: Look at their ratings, account age, and number of previous sales. A seller with many positive sales is more trustworthy
• Ask for more photos: If the listing photos are generic or look taken from the internet, ask the seller to send real photos of the product with the current date visible
• Ask specific questions: A legitimate seller will have no problem answering questions about the real condition of the product, reason for selling, or any defects

During the transaction

• Use the platform's payment system: Whenever possible, pay through the app (Wallapop Shipping, Vinted). Never make direct bank transfers or use Bizum with strangers
• For in-person handovers: Meet in a public, well-lit place. Bring someone with you if the product is high-value. Check the product before paying
• Keep your receipts: Screenshots of the conversation, the original listing, and the payment. If a problem arises, you will need them

Red flags (possible scams)

• The seller insists on moving the conversation outside the app
• They ask for an upfront payment before sending the product
• The price is suspiciously low for the product on offer
• The photos are low quality or clearly copied from an online store
• The seller has a newly created account with no ratings
• They pressure you to pay quickly with excuses like "there are other interested buyers"

Conclusion

The second-hand market in Spain offers incredible opportunities to find what you are looking for at a fraction of the original price. Wallapop is the most complete and versatile option for most products. Vinted is unbeatable for clothing and fashion. Milanuncios remains the king for automotive and real estate. And Facebook Marketplace is ideal for bulky items and local transactions.

The key to finding the best deals is not to choose just one app, but to know how to search across all of them efficiently. And that is where MitikLive makes the difference: a single tool to monitor all platforms, with real-time alerts that notify you the moment what you are looking for appears.

Whether you are an occasional buyer looking for a good price or a deal hunter who does not want to miss any opportunity, having the right tools is essential. Second-hand supply in Spain is greater than ever; you just need the right way to search.