The best Facebook Marketplace alternative — without the scams
Safegram is a verified marketplace with ID-verified sellers, end-to-end encrypted chat, and visible trust signals on every profile. Buy and sell with people who are actually who they say they are.
Why people are leaving Facebook Marketplace
Facebook Marketplace gets the scale right and the safety wrong. Anyone can list anything in seconds, sellers aren't verified, and chats aren't encrypted. The FTC reported U.S. consumers lost over $2.7 billion to social-media scams in 2023, with marketplaces near the top of the list.
Safegram is a privacy-first social app from Dublin with verified profiles to prevent scams. Every seller verifies their identity before they can list. The Peacemaker Ring shows trust at a glance. Conversations stay on-platform and stay encrypted.
How buying and selling works on Safegram
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Verify once
Sellers complete a one-time identity check with our verification partner before their first listing goes live.
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List in minutes
Photos, price, location. Your verified badge travels with every listing you post.
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Chat encrypted
Buyer and seller talk in end-to-end encrypted chat that stays on-platform — no moving to another app.
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Meet or ship safely
Agree a public meetup spot or arrange delivery, with a real, accountable profile on the other side.
What a safer marketplace actually looks like
Three features that change how you buy and sell.
ID-verified sellers
Every seller passes a one-time identity check before their first listing. The Peacemaker Ring makes verification visible at a glance.
End-to-end encrypted chat
Messages between buyer and seller are encrypted on-device. No plaintext copies, no ad-targeting, no leaks.
Trust signals on every listing
See verification status, location, and reviews tied to real identity before you message. No mystery sellers.
Safegram vs Facebook Marketplace, DoneDeal, Adverts.ie, Gumtree
Honest, feature-by-feature.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Facebook Marketplace alternative?
Safegram is the best Facebook Marketplace alternative if you want verified sellers, end-to-end encrypted chat, and visible trust signals before you message anyone. Other alternatives like DoneDeal, Adverts.ie and Gumtree don't require identity verification to list.
Is Safegram safer than Facebook Marketplace?
Yes. Safegram requires every seller to complete identity verification before they can list anything. Chats are end-to-end encrypted and stay on-platform. Facebook Marketplace requires no seller verification and Messenger is not encrypted for Marketplace chats.
Is Safegram available in Ireland?
Yes. Safegram is built in Dublin and available across Ireland, the UK, and the EU.
How much does it cost to sell on Safegram?
Listing is free, and verification is free for everyone. Sellers must complete a one-time free identity verification before their first listing.
Is DoneDeal safer than Facebook Marketplace?
DoneDeal keeps conversations on-platform and offers some buyer protections on vehicle sales, which is an improvement over Messenger — but it still does not require identity verification for sellers or encrypt chats end-to-end. Safegram does both by default.
Do I need to verify my ID to buy on Safegram?
No. Only sellers must complete a one-time identity check before listing. Buyers can browse and message verified sellers without submitting ID.
What happens if a seller turns out to be fake?
Because every seller passes an identity check tied to a real government ID, fake sellers rarely make it through onboarding. If a listing turns out to be fraudulent, our trust team can suspend the account, remove the listing, and share information with law enforcement when needed.
Does Safegram sell my data or track me for ads?
No. Safegram does not sell personal data and does not build advertising profiles from your browsing, messages or listings. That is not our business model.
Does Safegram store my ID documents?
No. Identity checks are performed by our verification partner Didit, an ISO/IEC 27001 certified, EU-regulated provider. Safegram stores only the verification outcome and badge — never your ID images or biometrics.
Can Safegram read my messages with a seller?
No. Marketplace chats are end-to-end encrypted, so only you and the seller can read them. We cannot hand over readable message content to anyone.
What data do I have to give to browse listings?
You can browse without an account. When you sign up we ask for the minimum needed to run the service — no contact-list uploads, no location tracking in the background, no ad tracking.
Buy and sell with people you can trust
Free on iPhone and Android. One-time identity verification before you list.