StartExus vs Acquire.com: a free Acquire.com alternative
Acquire.com focuses on SaaS and startups and charges sellers a monthly listing fee plus a closing fee. StartExus is free for both sides and also welcomes small and pre-revenue businesses.
Acquire.com figures checked October 2026 from its own pages (sources below). Prices change; check Acquire.com's site before deciding.
| StartExus | Acquire.com | |
|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | Free | $25/month (asking under $250k), $50 ($250k–$1M), $100 (over $1M) |
| Closing fee | None | 8% under $250k, 7% from $250k to $1M, 6% over $1M |
| Buyer cost | Free, including messaging sellers | Free to browse; Premium $390/year to contact founders; Platinum $780/year |
| Escrow | Recommended (Escrow.com); its fee is agreed between buyer and seller | Free escrow included |
| Focus | Online businesses $5k to $1M, plus pre-revenue projects | SaaS and startups |
Acquire.com may suit you better if
- You are selling an established SaaS and want a large SaaS buyer network.
- You want free escrow and guided deal tools included in the fee.
- Your startup has $100k+ revenue and you want advisory help.
StartExus may suit you better if
- You want to list for free with no closing fee.
- You are selling a small business, an app, a content site or a pre-revenue project.
- You are a buyer and do not want to pay a subscription to message sellers.