A Flippa alternative with no listing fee and no commission
Flippa is a large marketplace for websites, apps, stores and more. Startupzel is a small one for small startups, with nothing to pay when you list or when you sell.
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Fees add up
Flippa charges sellers a listing fee and a success fee on the sale price. On a small sale, that can be a real share of what you earn. See Flippa’s pricing page for the current rates.
Details sit behind a sign-up
Many Flippa listings are brokered, and the seller stays confidential until you create an account or sign an NDA. That works for some buyers and slows down others.
A crowd is not always a plus
Thousands of listings, from domains to social accounts, mean a small startup can be hard to notice. A marketplace made for small startups puts yours in front of people looking for exactly that.
Flippa and Startupzel side by side
Cost to list
Flippa
A listing fee, which depends on the type of listing.
Startupzel
Nothing. Listing is free.
Cost when it sells
Flippa
A success fee, which is a percentage of the sale price.
Startupzel
Nothing. There is no commission, so the whole price is yours.
Who sees the details
Flippa
Many listings are brokered or confidential until you sign up or sign an NDA.
Startupzel
Listings are public. The seller’s website is shown to a buyer who messages them.
Escrow and payment
Flippa
Offers escrow and payment services.
Startupzel
Startupzel does not hold money. You and the buyer agree on payment and handover yourselves.
What you can list
Flippa
Websites, online stores, apps, domains, social accounts and more.
Startupzel
Small startups and projects: SaaS, apps, newsletters, stores, content sites, digital products and more.
Best suited for
Flippa
Larger or broader sales, and sellers who want broker help and escrow.
Startupzel
Small startups, side projects and first-time sellers who want to keep the full price.
Details about Flippa come from its public pages and were checked in November 2026. They can change, so check flippa.com for the current terms.
Which one fits you?
Neither is right for everyone. Here is an honest way to choose.
Flippa may be better if
- You want a broker to run the sale for you.
- You want escrow built into the platform.
- You are selling a domain, a social account or something that is not a small startup.
Startupzel is a good fit if
- You want to pay no listing fee and no commission.
- You would rather talk to buyers directly.
- Your project is small and you want it seen by people who look for small startups.
Questions people ask
Is Startupzel really free compared with Flippa?
Yes. Listing on Startupzel is free and we take no commission when you sell. Flippa charges sellers fees, so check its pricing page for the current rates.
Does Startupzel offer escrow like Flippa?
No. Startupzel does not hold money. For a larger deal, agree on the terms in writing and consider an escrow service you choose yourself.
Can I list on Startupzel and on Flippa?
Yes. Nothing stops you from listing in more than one place. If it sells somewhere else, mark your Startupzel listing as sold or hide it.
How do I move my listing to Startupzel?
Create a free account, choose “List your startup” and copy over your description, your numbers and what is included. It takes a few minutes.
List your startup in a few minutes
Free to list, no commission, and you talk to buyers directly.
