DoneDeal is Ireland's biggest classifieds site — but it has moved to paid ad packages, and for a lot of everyday sellers that changes the maths. Here's an honest look at how Sellinn and DoneDeal differ, so you can pick what fits.
| Sellinn | DoneDeal | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to list & sell an item | €0 — list free and keep 100% of the sale price | Paid ad packages (Lite, Standard, Premium); motor ads typically €28–50 |
| Getting your item seen | Your listing appears free — no package needed to sell an item | Better visibility means paying for bumps and spotlights |
| Categories | Everything — clothes, furniture, electronics, kids gear, cards, books, sport, beauty | Everything, with a strong motor and dealer focus |
| Coverage | All 32 counties, including Northern Ireland | All-island — Ireland's largest audience |
| Shipping | An Post integration built in, or local collection | Local collection; delivery on some categories |
| Best for | Everyday second-hand items with zero selling fees | Cars, and reaching the single largest Irish audience |
We're not going to pretend Sellinn is always the better answer. DoneDeal has real strengths and we'll be straight about them:
Selling a car or need the single biggest Irish audience? DoneDeal is hard to beat, and we'll happily say so.
But paying for an ad package to sell a €20 item rarely adds up. On Sellinn, listing and selling your items is free and you keep 100%.
List your item in 60 seconds and reach buyers across all 32 counties — no fees, no commission.
Start selling on Sellinn →🎁 Refer a friend once you're in — earn a free bump. Right now, that's the only way to get one.
For selling your items, yes. Listing and selling on Sellinn is free and you keep 100% of the sale price. DoneDeal now uses paid ad packages (Lite, Standard, Premium), and motor ads in particular typically cost €28–50.
Yes — all 32 counties, including Northern Ireland.
No. Your item listing appears for free; you never need to buy an ad package to sell an item.
Any second-hand item: clothes, furniture, electronics, kids gear, trading cards, books, sports gear, beauty and more.