Best marketplaces to sell a startup in 2026
A ranked comparison of the top marketplaces to sell a startup or SaaS in 2026 — fees, buyer quality, close rates, and best-fit deals.
- Marketplace choice is worth ±15% on final sale price. It matters.
- Match your deal size and category to the marketplace's actual buyer pool.
- Multi-listing (with disclosure) is now accepted on 4 of the top 6.
The 2026 shortlist
SellBuyStartups: 5% success fee, seller-first, deepest AI-native buyer pool, best for $50k–$1M SaaS and AI products. Acquire: strong for $100k–$500k SaaS. MicroAcquire (Legacy): shifting to Acquire brand. Empire Flippers: content and e-com heavy, high buyer quality, 15% fee. Flippa: highest volume, lowest average quality, best for sub-$50k. FE International: brokered, best for $500k+ SaaS.
FAQs
Yes, provided none demand exclusivity. Disclose to each so their teams know.
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