Microns is a marketplace for small online businesses: micro SaaS, apps, browser extensions, newsletters, content sites and side projects. It sits between free classifieds boards and larger platforms such as Acquire.com. It vets listings, keeps sellers’ details private to paying buyers and offers a transfer service to help deals close safely.
At a glance
| What it is | A vetted marketplace for micro startups and side projects |
| How you earn | Selling projects you built, or buying and growing small ones |
| Seller fees | Free to list; a fee only when your project sells |
| Buyer access | Premium membership for full listing details |
| Who it’s for | Indie makers, solo developers and small acquirers |
| Where it works | Online, worldwide |
How selling on Microns works
You submit your project with details on revenue, traffic, tech stack and what’s included. Microns reviews listings before publishing them. Public listing pages show general information, while private details such as contact information and exact revenue are shown to Premium buyers. Buyers contact you, ask questions and make offers. Microns’ transfer service can handle the exchange of assets and money with human support.
Fees
Microns says listing is always free for sellers, and sellers are charged only once a project sells. Buyers pay no commission; they pay a Premium membership to access full details and new listings early. Microns has raised the Premium price over time, so check its pricing page for current figures, and check the seller success fee before you list.
What sells
Small SaaS tools with paying users, profitable newsletters, niche content sites and useful browser extensions are typical. Buyers are often developers or marketers looking for a project they can grow in their spare time. Pre-revenue projects can sell too, usually at lower prices, especially if they have users, a good domain or a clear market.
Making your listing work
Be precise about revenue and costs, and explain why you’re selling. Share the tech stack, hosting costs and the time the project takes each week. Screenshots of dashboards help, but buyers will want verified data. Answer questions fast, and be ready to support the buyer for a short handover period.
Buying on Microns
Micro startups can be a smart way to start, since the price is lower than building from scratch. Check that revenue is real and recurring, that the code is maintainable and that the project doesn’t rely on a platform that could cut it off. Make sure the domain, code repositories and accounts can all be transferred.
Getting started
List your project with clear numbers and a fair price based on profit and potential. If buying, join Premium only when you’re ready to act, since the best small deals go quickly.
Pricing your project
Most micro startups sell on a multiple of annual profit, often lower than larger SaaS because they carry more risk and depend on a single founder. Pre-revenue projects are priced on what a buyer saves by not building them: the code, the design, the domain, the users and the time. Look at recently sold listings in your category to anchor your asking price, and leave room to negotiate.
After the sale
Agree in writing what support you’ll give after closing, such as two to four weeks of answering questions or help migrating hosting. Clear handover notes, a list of accounts and credentials, and a short video walkthrough of the code make the buyer’s first month easier and reduce disputes.
Owen’s take
Microns fills a real gap: deals too small for brokers but too important for a free board without escrow. Free listing makes it easy to test the market. I like it for selling side projects you’ve outgrown, and for buyers who want a small, manageable first acquisition.
Who it suits
It suits indie makers selling small projects and buyers looking for affordable micro businesses. It suits less well larger businesses, which may get more attention from brokers or bigger marketplaces.
Similar options
- SideProjectors is a free board for selling side projects.
- Acquire.com is the larger marketplace for SaaS and startups.
- Tiny Startups lists small startups and side projects for sale.
- IndieMaker is another marketplace for indie projects.
More options are in Business Marketplaces.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Free to list
- Vetted listings and private seller details
- Transfer service with human support
Cons
- Success fee when you sell
- Smaller buyer pool than the biggest marketplaces
- Premium needed for buyers to see full details
FAQ
Is Microns free for sellers?
Listing is free. Sellers pay a fee only when a project sells.
Do buyers pay commission on Microns?
No. Buyers pay a Premium membership to access full listing details.
What can I sell on Microns?
Micro SaaS, apps, extensions, newsletters, content sites and other small online projects.
Does Microns help with the transfer?
Yes. Its transfer service helps exchange assets and payment safely.
Can I sell a project with no revenue?
Yes, though prices are usually lower without revenue.
