South Africa's swop marketplace

Swop what you have for what you want.

Turn the things you no longer use into things you love. List for free, browse what people near you are offering and make your first swop today. No cash needed.

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  • Free to join
  • No money changes hands
  • Report & block on every listing
Electronics & GadgetsHome & AppliancesFashion & AccessoriesHealth & BeautyBaby & KidsVehiclesSports & OutdoorsHobbies & ToysBooks, Music & MoviesGarden & DIYPet SuppliesGroceries & HouseholdOffice & Stationery

How it works

Your next swop in four easy steps

Swoper gives you everything you need to swop safely with people near you, from the first photo to the final handshake.

  1. 01

    List in seconds

    Snap a few photos, add a short description and pick a category. Listing is free.

  2. 02

    Browse near you

    Explore what swopers in your area are offering, filter by category and condition, and save favourites.

  3. 03

    Make an offer

    Spotted something you love? Offer one of your own items in exchange. No cash involved.

  4. 04

    Chat, meet & swop

    Once your offer is accepted, agree the details in chat, meet somewhere public and complete the swop.

On the swop board

One person's extra is another's exactly right

Gadgets, fashion, furniture, sports gear and more. Here's the kind of thing people swop on Swoper.

Twin-lens film cameraGood

Twin-lens film camera

Cape Town

Open to Headphones

Canvas sneakers, size 8Like new

Canvas sneakers, size 8

Durban

Open to Denim jacket

Wireless headphonesGood

Wireless headphones

Johannesburg

Open to Game controller

City bicycleUsed

City bicycle

Pretoria

Open to Acoustic guitar

Tan leather armchairGood

Tan leather armchair

Gqeberha

Open to Bookshelf

PS4 controllerLike new

PS4 controller

Soweto

Open to Sneakers

Acoustic guitarGood

Acoustic guitar

Stellenbosch

Open to Bicycle

Indoor plant & potNew

Indoor plant & pot

Bloemfontein

Open to Home décor

Three friends laughing together outdoors

“Smooth swop, item exactly as described. Would swop again!”

Review after a completed swop

Something not right?

  • Report listing
  • Block this swoper

Built for safe swopping

Swop with confidence, not crossed fingers

Safety is built into every part of Swoper, so you can focus on finding a great swop.

  • Verified badges

    Look for the badge. It shows that we've reviewed that swoper's identity document.

  • Honest reviews

    Reviews can only be left after a completed swop, so you know who you're dealing with.

  • Report & block

    Every listing and profile has report and block tools. Reports are reviewed privately by our team.

  • No payments between members

    Swoper never asks you for money or banking details to swop. If someone does, report them.

Read our safety tips

Free to swop. Even better verified.

Start free. Go verified when you're ready.

Everyone can list and swop for free. A verified subscription removes the limits and puts your listings in front of more people.

Free

Everything you need to start swopping.

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  • Up to 5 active listings
  • 20 offers every 6 hours
  • Chat, reviews and saved items
  • Report and block tools
Download free

Boost a listing

Want more eyes on one item? Give it a push.

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  • Once-off payment, never renews
  • Shown higher in feed and search
  • Available on free and verified accounts
Boost in the app
Free and verified accounts compared
FeatureFreeVerified
Active listings5Unlimited
Offers20 / 6 hrsUnlimited
Feed & search boost—Yes
Verified badge—Yes

FAQ

Questions, answered

Can't find what you're looking for? Visit our help centre or email [email protected].

Is Swoper free to use?

Yes. Creating an account, listing items, making offers and chatting are all free. Free accounts can keep up to 5 active listings and make 20 offers every 6 hours. A verified subscription (R29.99/month) and listing boosts are optional.

How does a swop work?

Find an item you like and offer one of your own items in exchange. If the other person accepts, a chat opens so you can agree on where and when to meet. Once you've swopped, mark it complete in the app and leave each other a review.

Do I pay or get paid on Swoper?

No. Swoper is for swopping items, not selling them, and we don't handle payments between members. Never send money, deposits or banking details to anyone you meet on Swoper. If someone asks, please report them.

What does the verified badge mean?

It means we've privately reviewed that person's identity document and selfie, and they have an active verified subscription. It's a helpful trust signal, but it isn't a guarantee of someone's behaviour or of an item, so always follow our safety tips.

Where is Swoper available?

Swoper is built for people across South Africa. You choose your area when you sign up, and you'll see what swopers are offering near you. You need to be 18 or older to use Swoper.

What can't I list?

Only list things you own and are allowed to swop. Stolen, counterfeit, illegal, dangerous or recalled items, weapons, drugs or medicines, alcohol, tobacco, live animals and adult content aren't allowed. See our terms for the full list.

How do I delete my account?

In the app, go to My Profile → Account settings → Delete account. You can also request deletion by email. Remember to cancel any subscription in your App Store or Google Play settings.

Your next great swop is waiting.

Download Swoper, list your first item in seconds and see what people near you are ready to swop.

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