Acquire.com, formerly MicroAcquire, is a marketplace where founders sell startups and SaaS businesses to individual buyers, investors and companies. It’s known for focusing on software and for reviewing listings before they go live. For side hustlers, it’s a place to sell a SaaS you built, or to buy one and grow it.
At a glance
| What it is | A marketplace for buying and selling startups and SaaS |
| How you earn | Selling a business you built, or buying and growing one |
| Seller fees | A closing fee on completed sales, plus a monthly listing plan |
| Buyer access | Paid buyer plans for full access and messaging |
| Who it’s for | SaaS founders, indie makers and acquirers |
| Where it works | Online, worldwide |
How selling on Acquire.com works
You submit your business with revenue, profit, customer and growth data. Acquire.com reviews submissions and rejects many, which keeps listing quality higher than open marketplaces. Approved listings are shown anonymously to buyers, who request access, sign an NDA and see the details. You talk to buyers, receive letters of intent and close the deal through the platform’s escrow and transaction tools.
Fees
Acquire.com’s fee model has changed several times. As of late 2026, its seller pricing page lists a closing fee of 8% on deals below $250,000, 7% from $250,000 to $1 million and 6% above $1 million, plus a monthly listing plan of $25 to $100. Older guides say listing is free or quote a flat 4%; those reflect earlier pricing. Buyers pay for subscription plans that unlock full listing details and messaging.
What sells best
Profitable SaaS with clean financials, stable or growing revenue and low churn attracts the most interest. Businesses that rely on one marketing channel, one big customer or the founder’s personal involvement are harder to sell. Clear documentation of code, infrastructure and processes makes buyers more confident and speeds due diligence.
Buying on Acquire.com
For buyers, the platform offers deal alerts, financial data and tools to make offers. Due diligence still matters: verify revenue in Stripe or the payment provider, check churn and customer concentration, review the code and hosting, and confirm what transfers with the business. Many deals include a short transition period where the founder helps the buyer take over.
Preparing to sell
Get your metrics in order: monthly recurring revenue, profit, churn, customer acquisition cost and growth. Separate the business finances from your personal ones. Document how the product runs. Decide what you’ll offer after the sale, such as handover support or a consulting period, since it affects price.
Getting started
Create a seller profile, submit your business with accurate numbers and respond quickly to buyer questions. If you’re buying, set up alerts for your preferred size and model, and prepare proof of funds, since sellers prioritise serious buyers.
Valuation
SaaS businesses are usually valued on a multiple of annual profit or revenue. Acquire.com has published data showing median profit multiples for small SaaS of around four times in recent years, with growth, churn and margins moving the number up or down. Use those figures as a guide, not a promise, and get offers before deciding what your business is worth.
Owen’s take
Acquire.com is the most natural home for selling a profitable SaaS. Vetting keeps the noise down, which is good for both sides. The fees have crept up, so on small deals I’d compare carefully. For buyers, it’s one of the better sources of real software businesses, as long as you verify every number.
Who it suits
It suits SaaS founders with real revenue and buyers looking for software businesses. It suits less well very small or pre-revenue projects, which often get rejected or sell better elsewhere.
Similar options
- Flippa is the largest open marketplace for all kinds of online assets.
- Microns focuses on micro startups and side projects.
- SaaSquare is another marketplace focused on SaaS sales.
- Quiet Light is a broker for larger online business exits.
More options are in Business Marketplaces.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Strong focus on SaaS and startups
- Listings reviewed before going live
- Built-in escrow and deal tools
Cons
- Closing fees of 6% to 8% plus a monthly plan
- Many small projects rejected
- Fee model has changed often
FAQ
How much does Acquire.com charge sellers?
Its current seller pricing lists 8%, 7% or 6% at closing depending on deal size, plus a monthly listing plan of $25 to $100.
Is it free to list on Acquire.com?
It used to be. Current pricing includes a monthly listing plan, so check before you submit.
Does Acquire.com accept every business?
No. It reviews submissions and rejects many.
What was MicroAcquire?
The original name of Acquire.com.
What do buyers pay?
Buyers pay subscription plans that unlock listing details and messaging.
