StartExus vs Flippa: a free Flippa alternative
Flippa is the biggest marketplace for online businesses and lists almost any digital asset. StartExus is newer and smaller, built around free listings, a person reviewing every listing, and businesses for sale from around the web in one place.
Flippa figures checked October 2026 from its own pages (sources below). Prices change; check Flippa's site before deciding.
| StartExus | Flippa | |
|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | Free | $29 to $599 per listing package (60-day to 6-month terms) |
| Success fee | None | Mandatory success fee based on the final sale price |
| Buyer cost | Free | Free to browse; optional Premium at $49/month or $490/year |
| Escrow | Recommended (Escrow.com); its fee is agreed between buyer and seller | FlippaPay from 1%, or Escrow.com through Flippa |
| Listing review | A person reviews every listing before it goes live | Self-serve listings; "Vetted by Flippa" checks on some listings |
| What you can list | Online businesses, including pre-revenue projects | Almost any digital asset: sites, apps, stores, domains |
Flippa may suit you better if
- You want the largest pool of buyers and listings.
- You are selling a larger business and want broker or VIP support.
- You want an auction format.
StartExus may suit you better if
- You want to list for free and keep the whole sale price.
- You are selling a small business or pre-revenue project and want a person to review the listing.
- You are buying and want listings and deals posted elsewhere online in one place, with no buyer fees.