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OfferUp, founded in 2011, is a mobile-first C2C marketplace enabling peer-to-peer buying and selling of used goods locally. With 56 million annual users and over 100 million downloads, it has scaled from a smartphone ...

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7/ 10Solid

Cyborg Score thesis

Growing local marketplace with strong user base and diversified B2C monetization, but execution risk on logistics scaling and...

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Industry Local peer-to-peer marketplaces
4 named competitors
3 recent developments
11 analyst dimensions
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Cyborg Score recalibrated: July 6, 2026
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OfferUp, founded in 2011, is a mobile-first C2C marketplace enabling peer-to-peer buying and selling of used goods locally. With 56 million annual users and over 100 million downloads, it has scaled from a smartphone camera and GPS-based platform to a major ecosystem driving significant gross merchandise value.

Strategic Profile

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As of early 2026, OfferUp sits among the top five U.S. shopping apps, commanding a strong position in local re-commerce. OfferUp transformed the recommerce landscape with its 2020 acquisition of Letgo, consolidating mobile-first local marketplaces. The company makes money via promoted listings for sellers and a Verified Dealer Program allowing car dealerships to sell on the platform.

Competitive Landscape

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OfferUp competes with companies such as Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and eBay. OfferUp benchmarks peers like eBay, Mercari, Letgo, and Nextdoor while scaling through product diversification, tech-driven trust features, and marketplace monetization.

Industry Context

OfferUp operates in Local peer-to-peer marketplaces.

Key facts

Founded: 2011 · Headquarters: Bellevue, US · Employees: N/A · Revenue: N/A

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Facebook MarketplaceSocial-integrated local marketplace with vast user network→eBayGlobal online marketplace for new and used goods→MercariMobile marketplace for buying and selling used items→CraigslistClassifieds platform for local buying, selling, and services→

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What does OfferUp do?+
OfferUp, founded in 2011, is a mobile-first C2C marketplace enabling peer-to-peer buying and selling of used goods locally. With 56 million annual users and over 100 million downloads, it has scaled from a smartphone ...
What is OfferUp's Cyborg Score?+
OfferUp has a Cyborg Score of 7/10 (Solid). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are OfferUp's main competitors?+
Named competitors include Facebook Marketplace, eBay, Mercari, Craigslist. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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