there are more places to buy and sell saas than ever before.
but they are not all built for the same thing. some focus on large deals. some prioritize volume over quality. some are marketplaces, others are brokers.
this is an honest comparison of the top saas marketplaces in 2026 — including where we fit in.
the quick comparison
| platform | best for | deal size | success fee | verification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vaulto | micro-saas, verified metrics | €10K-500K | 0% | stripe api |
| acquire.com | startups, tech companies | €50K-5M | 4% buyer + 4% seller | self-reported |
| flippa | everything (saas, sites, apps) | €1K-1M | 5-15% | self-reported |
| empire flippers | larger vetted businesses | €100K-10M | 15% | broker-verified |
| microns.io | micro-saas, no fees | €5K-100K | 0% | self-reported |
vaulto
best for: micro-saas founders who want verified metrics and no success fees
vaulto is purpose-built for micro-saas acquisitions. the core differentiator is stripe verification — sellers connect their stripe account and metrics are pulled directly from the api in real-time.
what we do well
- stripe-verified metrics: mrr, arr, churn cannot be faked
- nda-protected deal rooms: confidential documents organized by category
- no success fees: flat monthly subscription only
- focused on saas: no content sites, domains, or other assets
- structured q&a: questions and answers in one place
what we do not do
- large deals (€500K+) — we focus on micro-saas
- broker services — it is a self-service marketplace
- every type of online business — saas only
pricing
| plan | price | features |
|---|---|---|
| seller free | €0/mo | 1 listing, basic features |
| seller pro | €49/mo | unlimited listings, deal room, analytics |
| buyer pro | €29/mo | full deal room access, sign ndas |
no success fee. optional escrow at 2% (capped at €5,000).
acquire.com (formerly microacquire)
best for: larger startup acquisitions with investor networks
acquire.com is the largest startup marketplace by volume. they have facilitated over €500M in deals and have a large buyer network including institutional investors.
what they do well
- large buyer network (500K+ registered)
- good for €100K+ deals
- strong brand recognition
- premium buyer verification tiers
limitations
- success fees (8% total: 4% buyer + 4% seller)
- self-reported metrics (not verified)
- crowded with many listing types
- basic deal room functionality
pricing
free to list, but 4% success fee from both buyer and seller on closed deals.
flippa
best for: browsing a wide variety of online businesses
flippa is the largest marketplace for online businesses of all types — saas, content sites, e-commerce, apps, domains. they process over 12,000 deals annually.
what they do well
- huge volume and variety
- good for discovery and browsing
- escrow services included
- long track record (founded 2009)
limitations
- quality varies significantly
- self-reported metrics
- success fees (5-15%)
- not specialized for saas
- lots of noise to filter through
pricing
listing fees ($15-499) plus success fee (5-15% depending on deal size).
empire flippers
best for: larger vetted deals with broker support
empire flippers is a full-service brokerage for online businesses. they vet listings before accepting them and handle buyer-seller communication.
what they do well
- high quality listings (many get rejected)
- broker handles negotiation
- due diligence support
- larger deal focus (€100K+)
limitations
- 15% success fee
- longer listing process
- minimum requirements to list
- less control over the process
pricing
15% success fee. no upfront fees, but selective acceptance.
microns.io
best for: small micro-saas with no fees
microns is a zero-commission marketplace specifically for micro-saas under €100K. good option for very small deals where fees would eat into the transaction.
what they do well
- no fees at all
- focused on small micro-saas
- simple listing process
limitations
- self-reported metrics
- smaller buyer network
- limited deal room features
- less active marketplace
pricing
free to list, free to buy. no success fees.
how to choose
if you are selling
| your situation | best option |
|---|---|
| want verified metrics | vaulto |
| deal > €500K | acquire.com or empire flippers |
| want broker support | empire flippers |
| very small deal (< €20K) | microns.io |
| want maximum exposure | flippa + acquire.com |
if you are buying
| your situation | best option |
|---|---|
| want verified revenue | vaulto |
| looking for larger deals | acquire.com |
| want variety | flippa |
| want vetted deals | empire flippers |
| small budget | microns.io |
the verification problem
here is the truth most marketplaces do not advertise:
self-reported metrics can be faked.
a stripe screenshot can be edited. a claimed mrr might include one-time payments. growth can be artificially inflated before listing.
this is not theoretical. it happens regularly.
on vaulto, we solve this with stripe api verification. metrics are pulled directly from stripe in real-time. what you see is what stripe reports.
this does not replace due diligence. but it eliminates the most common trust problem in saas acquisitions.
the fee math
success fees add up quickly:
| deal size | acquire.com (8%) | flippa (10%) | empire flippers (15%) | vaulto (€49/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| €50,000 | €4,000 | €5,000 | €7,500 | €49 |
| €100,000 | €8,000 | €10,000 | €15,000 | €49 |
| €200,000 | €16,000 | €20,000 | €30,000 | €49 |
for micro-saas deals, flat pricing makes more sense than percentages.
the bottom line
there is no single best marketplace. it depends on:
- your deal size
- whether you need broker support
- how important verified metrics are to you
- your fee tolerance
for micro-saas with verified metrics and no success fees, that is what we built vaulto for.
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