About Troovo
Built in Switzerland, for Switzerland
Troovo is a marketplace with a simple mission: to make buying and selling in Switzerland fair, transparent, and secure.
I moved here from Canada more than ten years ago, and Switzerland gave me a new life - a career, stability, and the woman I'm proud to call my fiancée. Creating Troovo is my way of giving something back to the country I now call home.
Why Troovo Exists
If you've used Switzerland's biggest platforms, you already know the frustration: hidden fees, upsells, cluttered pages full of ads, and expensive "pro" subscriptions. These marketplaces are controlled by a single group that dominates the Swiss market, leaving sellers with little choice but to pay more.
Troovo was built differently. We believe in keeping the basics free and fair. Whether you're selling a bicycle, managing a thrift shop, or running a retail chain, you should be able to reach buyers without being forced into overpriced packages or buried under banner ads.
Free Listings, No Commissions
- • 15 free listings for every user.
- • Boosts to promote your ads: CHF 3 each, or 5 for CHF 10.
- • Professional plan: CHF 20/month for up to 250 listings.
That's it. No hidden costs, no commissions taken from your sales. Just a clean and transparent model that gives you control.
Ad-Free by Design
Most platforms charge you to post and flood their pages with advertising. Troovo does neither. Our business model is simple: optional boosts and an affordable pro plan. That's all.
This means buyers and sellers enjoy a marketplace that's fast, uncluttered, and focused on what matters: your listings.
How This Compares
Here's what you'll find elsewhere in Switzerland:
| Platform | Free Limit | Pro Pricing | Extra Costs | Ads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troovo | 15 listings | CHF 20/month (250 listings) | None | No ads |
| Tutti | 50 listings | CHF 39–199/month (100–1,000 listings) | Paid boosts | Banner ads unless you pay |
| Ricardo | 0 | Commission on every sale | Listing fees + % | Ads & upsells |
Troovo is built to be affordable and fair from day one. We don't charge commissions, and we don't lock basic features behind "pro" paywalls.
Security You Can Trust
Pricing and usability matter - but so does trust. From the very beginning, Troovo was built with security at its core:
- End-to-end TLS encryption with HSTS for bank-level protection.
- CSRF and CSP protection to block account hijacking.
- A+ ratings on Mozilla Observatory and SSL Labs, scoring higher than some of Switzerland's biggest platforms.
- Modern infrastructure, regular audits, and proactive monitoring.
Your data, your account, and your listings are protected with the same standards used by leading fintech companies.
A Marketplace for Everyone
Troovo is open to:
- 👤 Private individuals selling second-hand items.
- 🏪 Thrift shops and Brockenhäuser bringing vintage finds to a wider audience.
- 🏢 Small businesses who want to reach new customers affordably.
- 🏬 Larger retailers and chains who need bulk listings without monopoly pricing.
This mix makes Troovo a diverse, living marketplace - from local treasures to brand-new products, all in one place.
Proudly Swiss 🇨🇭
Troovo was made for Switzerland. Our platform serves all cantons and works in German, French, Italian, and English. By focusing on local needs instead of shareholder profits, we can stay true to what a marketplace should be: free, fair, and useful for everyone.
Our Commitment
Troovo will always stand for:
We're not here to be another monopoly. We're here to give Switzerland the marketplace it deserves.