Looking for a different buy and sell app? How Batner works differently

In the photos, the stroller looks almost new. You drive across town to get it. When you arrive, a wheel drags and the fabric is torn. That is the weak spot of a regular listing: you often learn the truth only after you have set off.

Established buy and sell sites work, and they have a lot of listings. Batner started from a different idea: you should get to know the item, and the person selling it, before you go anywhere.

What actually makes Batner different

Short videos instead of endless lists

Other services also let you add video to a listing. Batner makes short videos the main way to browse: you swipe through them, like on social media. A seller can show the item in motion: the drawer closes, the phone boots up, the bike wheel spins. As a buyer, you see wear that is easy to miss in a photo. As a seller, you get fewer pointless questions.

Audio or video call right in the app

You can call the seller from inside Batner, by voice or by video. You don't have to swap phone numbers. On a video call, the seller can show you the item live, from the angle you need.

Chat that handles the arrangements

In the chat, you can send close-up photos, and once you agree, share your location for the meetup. The whole conversation stays in one place, so you don't have to piece it together from texts, calls and emails.

Unlimited free listings and items sorted by distance

Post as many listings as you like, and pay nothing for them. If you want more visibility, you can boost a listing with credits. You can search by distance, so you mostly see what is close to you. You can follow sellers you like, and if you don't want to sell something, you can give it away or swap it.

Comparison by what matters

Instead of comparing brand names, here is what to look for in any buy and sell app before a bigger deal. Check the other apps on their official pages or in the app store.

Features and terms change, so check them again before a bigger deal. The Batner features in this table are as of November 2026.

How to check an item over a video call before you go

This is the biggest practical difference. Five minutes on a call can save you a wasted trip:

1. Ask to see the whole item in daylight. Flash photos hide stains and scratches.
2. Ask to see the flaws. Ask directly: "Where is it most worn?"
3. Have the seller turn it on or use it. For electronics, the screen and charging. For a stroller, the brakes and folding. For furniture, the drawers and hinges.
4. Check the label and serial number. They help you confirm the model and age.
5. Agree on the price and terms right away. Once you have seen the item, your offer is based on what you actually saw.

If a seller won't show you anything or keeps avoiding the call, that tells you something before you even leave home.

When another marketplace makes more sense

To be fair: Batner is newer and smaller than the established buy and sell sites, so what is on offer varies by area and category. If you are hunting for a rare part or need the widest possible audience, a bigger marketplace with more listings may get you there faster.

You don't have to pick just one, though. You can list an item in several places, and a Batner video can help you sell to a buyer who found you somewhere else.

Who gets the most out of Batner

• You are selling something whose condition or function shows best on video: electronics, furniture, kids' items, bikes.
• You are buying farther from home: a video call can save you a trip for an item that isn't as described.
• You would rather not take phone calls from strangers: you can handle everything inside the app.

Want more from your listing? See how to sell your stuff on a marketplace.