FOUNDING 5·first 5 founders get lifetime Pro access·100% stripe-verified metrics·€0 listing fees·deal rooms included·STRIPEconnected·
FOUNDING 5·first 5 founders get lifetime Pro access·100% stripe-verified metrics·€0 listing fees·deal rooms included·STRIPEconnected·
microacquire alternative

The micro-SaaS marketplace without broker fees.

MicroAcquire became Acquire.com and shifted upmarket. Vaulto is built for indie founders selling micro-SaaS — with zero commission and Stripe-verified metrics.

context

what happened to microacquire?

MicroAcquire launched in 2020 as a marketplace for bootstrapped startups. It grew fast and became the go-to for indie hackers selling their projects.

In 2022, MicroAcquire rebranded to Acquire.com and shifted focus to larger deals ($1M+). They introduced broker services and success fees up to 15%.

Many indie founders felt left behind. The platform that was built for them was now chasing bigger fish.

Vaulto is built for the founders MicroAcquire left behind
why vaulto

built different from day one

zero commission

keep 100% of your sale. flat €49/mo for sellers. no percentage fees, no broker cuts.

stripe verified

MRR pulled directly from Stripe. no screenshots, no self-reporting, no trust issues.

EU-first

GDPR compliant, EUR pricing, European founders welcome. not an afterthought.

head to head

Vaulto vs MicroAcquire comparison

feature
vaulto
microacquire
Commission/Broker Fee
0%
Up to 15%
Revenue Verification
Stripe API (live)
Self-reported
Seller Pricing
€49/mo flat
Free + success fee
Buyer Pricing
€29/mo flat
Free
EU Support
EU-first, GDPR
US-focused
Currency
EUR native
USD only
Deal Rooms
NDA-protected
Basic chat
Founder Leaderboard
✓ Public ranking
Document Vault
Organized storage
Limited
Focus
Micro-SaaS ($5K-$500K)
All sizes (shifted upmarket)

why choose vaulto

  • zero commission — keep 100% of your sale
  • Stripe-verified MRR (no fake listings)
  • EU-first with GDPR compliance
  • founder leaderboard for discovery
  • NDA-protected deal rooms
  • flat pricing, no surprises
  • built for micro-SaaS specifically

microacquire/acquire.com limitations

  • up to 15% broker fees on deals
  • self-reported metrics (trust issues)
  • US-focused (timezone, currency)
  • shifted focus to larger deals
  • crowded marketplace, harder to stand out
  • basic messaging vs proper deal rooms
discovery that works

the founder leaderboard

microacquire listings get buried. on vaulto, founders are ranked by verified MRR. grow your revenue, climb the leaderboard, get discovered.

see the leaderboard →
faq

vaulto vs microacquire FAQ

What happened to MicroAcquire?

MicroAcquire rebranded to Acquire.com in 2022 and shifted focus to larger deals. Many indie founders now look for alternatives that still focus on micro-SaaS.

Does Vaulto charge broker fees like MicroAcquire/Acquire?

No. Vaulto charges zero commission on deals. Sellers pay a flat €49/mo for deal room access. No percentage of your sale goes to us.

Is Vaulto better for European founders?

Yes. Vaulto is EU-first with GDPR compliance, EUR pricing, and European timezone support. MicroAcquire/Acquire is US-focused.

How does verification work on Vaulto vs MicroAcquire?

Vaulto connects directly to your Stripe account and pulls real MRR data. MicroAcquire relied on self-reported metrics and screenshots.

ready to switch?

join the marketplace built for you.

zero commission. verified metrics. EU-friendly. the microacquire alternative for indie founders.