Why it's similar
Etsy is a buy-and-sell marketplace with built-in seller tools and buyer protection, the same shopping-and-selling loop eBay runs. Both let you browse millions of listings, message sellers, and complete secure transactions in-app, and both serve buyers hunting for items they can't find in regular stores.
How it differs
Etsy focuses on handmade, vintage, and craft supplies rather than eBay's anything-goes inventory and auctions. Reviewers complain about the AI chat-style search and constant recommendation feeds crowding the app. At 4.93 stars it rates a touch higher than eBay's 4.82.
