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Free plan
- Starting price
- Free
- Free trial / plan
- Always free
- Start without a card
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Web, Android & iOS
- App Advisor rating
- 4.1
- transparency & India fit
What is Locanto?
Locanto is matrimony, jobs & classifieds apps from Yalwa, based in Wiesbaden, Germany and has been building software since 2006. Classifieds.
Classifieds apps match people with jobs, partners, homes and used goods. They are among India's highest-traffic apps and, for businesses, key channels for hiring and lead generation.
It is completely free to use.
What works well
- +Completely free to use
- +20 years in business — a mature, stable product
- +Native mobile apps for work on the go
What to watch out for
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB
Locanto: quick answers
The questions people most often search for, answered from Locanto's own pages.
- What is Locanto?
- Locanto describes itself as a free local classifieds platform where you post ads and browse phone-verified listings in Indian cities. Categories include Jobs, Vehicles, Real Estate, For Sale, Services, Classes, Community, Events and Personals.
- Is Locanto free?
- Yes, posting an ad is free ('Post free ad'). Locanto sells optional Premium Features to boost an ad: Top Ad, Gallery Ad and Premium Ad, bundled as a Plus Package and a Pro Package. It does not show prices for these on its public info page.
- What is the Locanto app?
- The official Android app, 'Locanto - Classifieds App' by Yalwa GmbH, lets you browse ads by category, message advertisers in its messaging centre, set search alerts and post ads from your phone. Google Play lists it at 10L+ downloads.
- Who owns Locanto?
- Locanto is run by Yalwa, an internet company founded in 2006 by Dr. Klaus Gapp and based in Wiesbaden, Germany.
- What is the Locanto India site?
- It is locanto.in, which lists ads by city, with Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune among the top locations.
Locanto at a glance
Analysing Locanto — pricing, features, reviews and alternatives…
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Locanto features
Category-standard capabilities plus what Locanto adds. Verify depth in a demo.
- Profile creation and verification
- Search and matching
- Chat and contact unlocking
- Premium listings
- Property and rental search
- Job posting for employers
- Used goods marketplace
- Fraud and safety tools
- Mobile apps for Android and iOS
- Free plan to start without a card
Locanto pricing
Entry price
Free
No paid plan required
How Locanto charges. Locanto is free; some free products monetise through add-ons, payments or premium support, so check what stays free at scale.
Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on locanto.net.
Specifications
- Category
- Matrimony, jobs & classifieds apps
- Vendor
- Yalwa
- Headquarters
- Wiesbaden, Germany
- Founded
- 2006
- Pricing model
- Free
- Starting price
- Free
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Platforms
- Web, Android, iOS
- Best for
- Startup, Small business, SMB
- Made in India
- No
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Locanto — frequently asked questions
What is Locanto?+
Locanto describes itself as a free local classifieds platform where you post ads and browse phone-verified listings in Indian cities. Categories include Jobs, Vehicles, Real Estate, For Sale, Services, Classes, Community, Events and Personals.
Is Locanto free?+
Yes, posting an ad is free ('Post free ad'). Locanto sells optional Premium Features to boost an ad: Top Ad, Gallery Ad and Premium Ad, bundled as a Plus Package and a Pro Package. It does not show prices for these on its public info page.
What is the Locanto app?+
The official Android app, 'Locanto - Classifieds App' by Yalwa GmbH, lets you browse ads by category, message advertisers in its messaging centre, set search alerts and post ads from your phone. Google Play lists it at 10L+ downloads.
Who owns Locanto?+
Locanto is run by Yalwa, an internet company founded in 2006 by Dr. Klaus Gapp and based in Wiesbaden, Germany.
What is the Locanto India site?+
It is locanto.in, which lists ads by city, with Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune among the top locations.
What is Locanto?+
Locanto is matrimony, jobs & classifieds apps by Yalwa. Classifieds.
How much does Locanto cost?+
Locanto is free to use.
Does Locanto offer a free trial or free plan?+
Yes — Locanto offers a free plan you can start with.
Is Locanto made in India?+
No. Locanto is developed by Yalwa in Wiesbaden, Germany.
Who is Locanto best suited for?+
Locanto suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for matrimony, jobs & classifieds apps.
What are the best alternatives to Locanto?+
Popular alternatives in matrimony, jobs & classifieds apps include Shaadi.com, BharatMatrimony, Jeevansathi. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.
How is Locanto deployed?+
Locanto is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web, Android and iOS apps.
About Yalwa
Yalwa · Wiesbaden, Germany · Founded 2006 · 1 product in our catalogue
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