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Head-to-head

Karrot vs craigslist

Karrot 4.7★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner craigslist
craigslist 4.8★ · Free + IAP 80

Craigslist is the better choice for most users due to its significantly larger user base and proven track record for quick sales, despite some complaints about moderation and scammers; Karrot struggles with low traffic in many areas.

Full reviews: Karrot · craigslist

Craigslist, with its massive user base, offers a higher chance of quick sales and a wide variety of items, though users report issues with scam listings and flagging. Karrot, while praised for its ease of use and community focus, suffers from low traffic and neighborhood restrictions, making sales difficult in many regions.

Head to head

Features edge: craigslistR2R7R12R14
Karrot Karrot is praised for being easy to use, with simple posting and communication features, and some users appreciate its in-app activities like Bingo and Declutter R2R12R14R22. It offers a 'Boost' feature and AI assistance for photo uploads . However, some users dislike neighborhood restrictions and limits on posting, wishing for broader search capabilities R7.
craigslist Craigslist is known for its simplicity and long-standing functionality, with users appreciating the chat function for secure communication and coordinating pickups . It allows for posting various items, including vehicles, housing, and even livestock R62. Some users desire improvements like intuitive software, better filtering for dealers, and the ability to keep messages longer .
Ease of Use tieR2R14R21R22
Karrot Karrot is widely considered easy to use for posting and selling, with a simple system for communication R2R14R21R22. Users find it simple to upload photos and appreciate the overall user-friendliness R28R29.
craigslist Craigslist is consistently described as simple, easy to use, and straightforward for posting and searching R62. Many users highlight its long-standing, classic interface as a positive .
Reliability & Effectiveness (Selling/Buying) edge: craigslistR1R2R8R9
Karrot Karrot's effectiveness is a mixed bag; while some users report quick and easy sales, finding great deals, and meeting nice people R2R8R12, a significant number complain about low traffic and difficulty selling items, especially when compared to other platforms like Facebook Marketplace R9R11. Some also note issues with defective electronics being sold R1.
craigslist Craigslist is widely praised for its effectiveness in selling items quickly, with many users reporting sales within hours or a day R62R93. It's considered a reliable platform for finding housing, jobs, and rehoming animals . However, there are frequent complaints about fake listings, scammers, and posts being flagged and removed without clear reasons R72.
Safety & Community edge: KarrotR1R3R4R13
Karrot Karrot emphasizes a community aspect, with users often reporting positive interactions, meeting nice and trustworthy people, and feeling safe due to in-app communication R4. However, there are reports of scammers selling defective items and negative experiences with rude sellers R1. Some users also complain about bad customer service and unfair suspensions R3R13.
craigslist Craigslist users acknowledge the need for due diligence due to the presence of scammers and fake listings R72R89R103. While some report positive experiences and finding good people R103, the platform's open nature means users must be cautious. The in-app chat function is seen as a way to enhance security .
App Performance & Updates edge: KarrotR5R29R31R50
Karrot Karrot generally performs well, with users reporting no issues and smooth transactions R29R50. One user noted occasional disconnections during communication R31. There are complaints about excessive promotional alerts R5.
craigslist Craigslist has mixed reviews regarding app performance and updates. Some users report the app works great with no complaints , while others experience issues like freezing, failure to load, and errors after updates . A common frustration is needing to sign in again after every update R72. There are also concerns about the app's access to private photos .
Pick Karrot if

you prioritize a strong sense of community and in-app safety features, and are in an area where Karrot has an active user base R4R12R42.

Pick craigslist if

you need to sell items quickly and want access to a much larger audience, despite the higher risk of encountering scammers and dealing with moderation issues R62R93.

Evidence note: Karrot has a much smaller number of reviews compared to Craigslist, which could lead to a less comprehensive view of its overall user experience. The negative reviews for Karrot often focus on low user traffic, which is a critical factor for a marketplace app.

Frequently asked

Which app is better for selling items quickly?
Craigslist is significantly better for selling items quickly, with many users reporting sales within minutes, hours, or a day due to its massive user base R62R93. Karrot users, in contrast, frequently report low traffic and difficulty selling items R9R11.
Which app has more issues with scammers?
Craigslist has more reported issues with scammers and fake listings, with users frequently mentioning the need for due diligence and caution R72R89R103. Karrot also has reports of scammers selling defective electronics, but the volume of such complaints is lower R1.
Is Karrot or Craigslist easier to use?
Both Karrot and Craigslist are generally considered easy to use for posting and searching items, with users praising their simple interfaces and straightforward processes R2R14R28R29.
Does either app have a strong community focus?
Karrot has a stronger community focus, with users often highlighting positive interactions, trustworthy people, and a sense of community R4R42R48R53. Craigslist, while facilitating local exchanges, is more transactional and less focused on community building R103.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R2] Karrot 5/5 · US I love Karrot: Karrot is great and so easy to post an item and fast to sell thank you Karrot I love it
  2. [R7] Karrot 1/5 · US Make the app with no restrictions: The app is okay but make it without limits on posting and no neighborhood restrictions. If there’s an item in busan and I live in Seoul I want to be able to buy the item. These restrictions make it worse for item purchases. Also change it to unlimited posting no limits.
  3. [R12] Karrot 5/5 · US The Best: This is the best app I’ve found, it’s reliable, organized, and it values both the buyer and the seller. Highly recommend it. Also true is that the app keeps you active with your sells by adding different activities (that I enjoy) such as Bingo, Declutter and more.
  4. [R14] Karrot 5/5 · US Premium adds: I love Carrot. I downloaded this app a year ago. Only now I finally started using it. it really works perfect and easy to use.
  5. [R21] Karrot 5/5 · US Communication Easy: First experience with using this app and I am impressed.
  6. [R22] Karrot 5/5 · US Decent app: I’ve been using this app for a short time. Decent app for selling items. System is simple to use and great for communication with buyers.
  7. [R1] Karrot 1/5 · US Scammers: This app is full of people selling defective electronics without disclosing that information. Do your due diligence before buying anything.
  8. [R8] Karrot 5/5 · US Thx: Good Deal
  9. [R9] Karrot 1/5 · US No traffic, no results: I’ve been using this app for MONTHS and sold I think 2 items? I’ve sold THIRTY TWO items on Marketplace. Same items, same descriptions, same prices put up on both. NO inquiries, NO messages or offers about them on Karrot, sell just fine on MP. This app sucks.
  10. [R3] Karrot 1/5 · US Bad customer service: Bad customer service
  11. [R4] Karrot 5/5 · US Ray-ban eye glasses: People always say there no Angel walking on earth. Well l met an Angel on West 28 street. She didn’t share her name but we met to exchange money for eye glasses. This Angel didn’t share her name but she shared her kindness and instead of taken the agreed price for her and her partner Ray-ban prescription eyeglasses. She said Merry Christmas. I thought l would have to wait for
  12. [R13] Karrot 1/5 · US Bad customer service: Suspending innocent people And letting abusive people in platform
  13. [R5] Karrot 2/5 · US Too many alerts!: I agreed to alerts for my buying and selling, but at this moment I have 10 alerts just promoting the use of the app. So, HEY! This isn’t the only app I have nor the only thing I need to respond to every day. Give it a rest.
  14. [R29] Karrot 5/5 · US Wonderful: I am happy using this app. No issues at all. Easy and effective
  15. [R31] Karrot 4/5 · US Communication / Loss of phone connection: I love Karrot because of the way you can communicate with the buyers and sellers in this format. It gives you the opportunity to make things easier for you to sell your items without any hassle. I only have one complaint with Karrot regarding the communication process between us selling and buying items that the app does disconnect sometimes creating a has
  16. [R50] Karrot 5/5 · US smooth communication: It was very smooth transaction.
  17. [R11] Karrot 2/5 · US Market place is better: Nobody really uses this app at least not in my area i do better on market place
  18. [R62] craigslist 5/5 · US This works: Great experience! My car sold quickly for my full asking price. The platform was easy to use, and I connected with serious local buyers. I would definitely recommend Craigslist to anyone selling a vehicle.
  19. [R93] craigslist 5/5 · US Easy: Even easier than the website used to be. Posted in the morning. Sold before lunch.
  20. [R72] craigslist 3/5 · US Problems: Lots of fake listings from scammers. This is a big problem when looking for housing or to buy something. The same housing ads are posted 3-4 times a day, every day for years because they are fake. Why is it every time the app updates I must sign in all over again with my email and password every single time? Why?
  21. [R89] craigslist 2/5 · US It was good back then but not now: The platform never evolved. I’m grateful to have had it exist 10+ years ago but now it’s just overrun with scammers, bots, and scrapers. I wouldn’t bother selling or buying anything on here. It’s a waste of time.
  22. [R103] craigslist 5/5 · US Good End Result: Over all I ended up finding a great opportunity. Ladies, be very specific and careful. Unfortunately, a lot of me. Take this as an opportunity to do and send disturbing, repetitive and unwanted texts, calls and e-mails. Don’t take phone calls. They lead to revolting places.
  23. [R28] Karrot 5/5 · US Good app: Easy to use
  24. [R42] Karrot 5/5 · US Good people: In a short time, I have had a very positive experience in Karrot I’m confident that things will continue in this manner…tyvm for a great community
  25. [R48] Karrot 5/5 · US Amazing platform: Since I found out about Karrot I managed to declutter load of stuff and give then new home and met amazing people highly recommended
  26. [R53] Karrot 5/5 · US Great app: Whether you’re buying, selling or giving something away, the people on here are very nice and respectful and trustworthy.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store