Marketplace research

Online business marketplaces, compared by how deals actually work.

Different marketplaces optimize for different sellers, buyers and deal sizes. Use these guides to compare access, vetting, fees, transaction support and marketplace breadth before you choose a venue.

Core review

Flippa review

Best for understanding Flippa’s breadth, self-service options, broker support, buyer tools and trade-offs.

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Costs

Flippa fees

Seller listing packages, variable success fees and the current buyer Premium subscription.

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Shortlist

Flippa alternatives

When Acquire.com or Empire Flippers may make more sense — and when they may not.

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Flippa vs Empire Flippers

Broad marketplace versus a more curated, higher-touch model.

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Flippa vs Acquire.com

Two large online-business marketplaces with different access and fee structures.

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Buying on Flippa

How to move from browsing to verification, diligence, offer and transfer.

Buyer guide →

Selling on Flippa

How listing choices, preparation, buyer conversations and closing fit together.

Seller guide →

Best places to buy

A buyer-first decision guide covering marketplace fit and access friction.

Buyer shortlist →

Best places to sell

A seller-first guide to cost, curation, buyer access and hands-on support.

Seller shortlist →
Continue your research

Move from marketplace choice into the deal itself.

Buying guides

Screen, verify and transfer an online business.

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Selling guides

Prepare evidence, choose a sales channel and manage diligence.

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Valuation & deal mechanics

Understand price, LOIs, purchase agreements, escrow and transfer.

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