7 TrustMRR Alternatives to Buy or Sell a SaaS in 2026 (Fees Compared)

TrustMRR is the go-to place for small verified-revenue startups, but it is not the only one, and for some deals it is not the right one. Its lump-sum-only escrow, the noise in its listings and the absence of any broker push buyers and sellers to look elsewhere.

We compared the six serious alternatives on what actually matters: fees, deal size, who the buyers are, and how much hand-holding you get.

Fees and deal sizes at a glance

Fees as published by each platform, checked in October 2026. Brokers quote case by case.

1. Acquire.com

Acquire.com (formerly MicroAcquire) is where most mid-size SaaS change hands. Sellers pay a monthly listing fee that depends on the asking price, and a closing fee when the deal completes:

Profitable SaaS with $100K+ in revenue can get "Guided by Acquire", a free advisory service that helps with positioning, buyer outreach and negotiation. Buyers browse public listings for free; detailed financials and direct messaging need a paid plan (from $390).

Pick it over TrustMRR if your SaaS is worth $100K+, you want vetted buyers and help negotiating, or you need a structured deal. Skip it if you are selling a $5K app: the 8% fee and monthly charges eat a big share.

2. Flippa

Flippa has the widest buyer reach, but SaaS is only a slice of it, next to content sites, Shopify stores and domains. Sellers pay a non-refundable listing package (from $29 up to $499) and a success fee that starts at 10% for sales under $50K and decreases with the price.

Revenue verification exists (Flippa can connect to analytics and payment tools), but it is optional and buyers still meet unverified listings. Expect more noise than on TrustMRR and more tire-kickers, but also more buyers.

Pick it if you want maximum exposure or you sell something that isn't a classic SaaS. See our Flippa alternatives guide for the full picture.

3. Empire Flippers

Empire Flippers rejects most submissions (it says about 9 in 10). Accepted businesses get vetted financials, professional listing copy and a managed migration. Sellers pay nothing upfront and a success fee of 15% on the first $700K, 8% from $700K to $5M and 2.5% above.

Pick it if your business makes $2K+/month in profit and you want someone else to run the sale. Skip it if you are below that threshold or want to keep fees low.

4. Microns

Microns flips the model: listing and selling are free for founders, and buyers pay a premium subscription ($299/year for new members) to access metrics and contact sellers. Listings are hand-picked and mostly in the $1K–$500K range, with SaaS, newsletters, Chrome extensions and mobile apps.

Pick it if you are selling a small product and want to keep 100% of the price. Inventory is much smaller than TrustMRR's, so as a buyer it complements rather than replaces it.

5. FE International

FE International runs a classic sell-side process: valuation, marketing to a private buyer network, negotiation and closing support. Fees are quoted per deal, generally in the 10–15% range at the lower end of its market, and it targets businesses well into six or seven figures.

Pick it if your SaaS is worth $1M+ and you want a professional process with PE and strategic buyers.

6. Quiet Light

Quiet Light advisors handle the valuation, buyer screening and deal structure. Like FE International it works on commission (typically 10–15%), with no listing fee, and on larger businesses than TrustMRR's typical listing.

Pick it if you have a profitable business worth $200K+ and value an experienced advisor more than a low fee.

7. MRRdeals (for buyers)

We are not a marketplace: we don't list businesses or hold funds. MRRdeals is a filter on top of TrustMRR. Every day we take the 2,300+ startups for sale, drop the ~1,400 with no meaningful revenue, and rank the rest on profitability, growth, product, moat, operability, risk and market.

If TrustMRR's volume is what puts you off, start with our best deals, the under $25K shortlist or a category.

Which one should you use?

Top-scored deals on TrustMRR right now

SHANNON LAB LLC (ONLY STRIPE MRR COUNTED)

Artificial Intelligence

MRRdeals Score

87Top 1%

MRR

$6.2K/mo

AskingOn sale

$21K

+40.9%0.2xmultiple595 subscribers5.7K visitors/mo

FitCal

Health & FitnessiOS · Android

MRRdeals Score

85Top 1%

MRR

$5K/mo

AskingOn sale

$50K

+40.7%4.1xmultiple2.3K subscribers

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Anonymous startup

SaaS

MRRdeals Score

84Top 1%

MRR

$11.6K/mo

AskingOn sale

$155K

+76.8%0.8xmultiple436 subscribers

Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to TrustMRR?

It depends on the deal size. For small SaaS and apps under $50K, Microns (free for sellers) and Flippa (largest audience) are the closest alternatives. For $50K to $1M SaaS, Acquire.com is the main one. Above that, brokers like Empire Flippers, FE International or Quiet Light handle the sale for a 10-15% success fee.

Which SaaS marketplace has the lowest fees?

For sellers, Microns charges no listing fee and no commission (buyers pay a subscription instead). TrustMRR is next with a one-time $29-$499 listing fee and a 3% marketplace fee plus escrow, split between buyer and seller. Acquire.com takes 6-8%, Flippa up to 10% under $50K, and brokers 10-15%.

Is Acquire.com better than TrustMRR?

Acquire.com is better for larger SaaS ($100K+) that benefit from vetted buyers, an advisor and structured deals. TrustMRR is better for small, fast, cheap deals: lower fees, revenue verified through the payment provider, but lump-sum escrow only.