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# How is Creatures Different than other marketplaces?

# How is Creatures different from other marketplaces?


While there are other online marketplaces and auction platforms out there to buy and sell animals and related services, Creatures is the only full-service, digital platform dedicated to helping animal people like us do business better. 

**Animal Sales Allowed and Encouraged**

Most major online marketplaces like Facebook, Etsy, eBay, Amazon, etc. prohibit animal sales. Creatures was built to change that. We not only allow animal listings, we also support and encourage them with the tools and protection you need.

Unlike other platforms and general marketplaces, Creatures is designed to handle:
* Live animal listings with health, pedigree and breeding info
* Buyer screening tools like Applications
* Auctions with protection and verified bids
* Secure payment methods that protect both sides

**Safe, Secure and Transparent**
Our platform keeps your personal information protected while enabling safe and efficient communication through:
* Convenient built-in messaging
* Verified identities
* Secure payment processing


Related articles:

* [Discover Creatures](https://help.creatures.com/en/article/discover-creatures-pt2xie/)
* [7 Reasons Creatures is Unique](https://help.creatures.com/en/article/7-reasons-creatures-is-unique-cjdm01/)
* [Understanding Verification on Creatures](https://help.creatures.com/en/article/understanding-verification-on-creatures-107hbbd/)