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SideProjectors alternatives for selling a side project
SideProjectors is a long-running free place to list side projects. If you want a reviewed, free alternative where buyers message you through the site, or a paid marketplace with escrow, here are the options.
What SideProjectors charges
- Sellers: Free listing, no commission (reported).
- Buyers: Free; buyers contact sellers directly (reported).
- Escrow: None; buyer and seller arrange it (reported).
- Revenue checks: None (reported).
Source: exitbid.io/blog/sideprojectors-alternatives, checked 7 November 2026. Pricing changes, so confirm on SideProjectors's own site before you decide.
SideProjectors alternatives compared
| Marketplace | Seller fees | Buyer access | Escrow | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell Micro SaaS | Free listing, 0% commission | Free. Buyers message sellers through the listing, no account needed | None of our own; buyer and seller choose (we recommend escrow) | Small SaaS, AI tools, apps, extensions, websites and pre-revenue side projects |
| Flippa | Listing packages from $29, plus a success fee (10% on smaller sales); brokered options with an upfront fee | Free to browse; optional Buyer Premium ($49/month or $490/year) | FlippaPay or Escrow.com | Any online business, including e-commerce, content sites and social accounts, with a large buyer pool |
| Acquire.com | 8% closing fee + $25/month under $250K; 7% + $50/month to $1M; 6% + $100/month above $1M | Free basic access; paid buyer plans from $390/year | Escrow.com, paid by Acquire | Profitable SaaS and online businesses with steady revenue |
| Microns | No listing fee; success fee of 10% (from $1K), 8% (from $10K) or 6% (from $100K) | Free tier sees new listings 5 days later; Premium $40/month or $299/year | Microns' own Transfer service | Profitable micro startups at least 5 months old with paying customers |
| TrustMRR (affiliate) | Paid sale listing tiers (from $29); 3% closing fee split between buyer and seller, plus Escrow.com fees | Free to make offers; paid buyer alerts | Escrow.com | Startups whose revenue can be verified through a payment provider |
| BuyMicroApps | Free listing, no commission | Paid: $29/month or $149 lifetime to see and contact listings | None; a listing and lead platform | Small SaaS, Chrome extensions, Shopify and mobile apps |
What you'd pay on a $20,000 sale
The seller's fee on a $20,000 sale, where the published pricing gives a single figure.
| Marketplace | Seller fee | How |
|---|---|---|
| SideProjectors | $0 | No commission (reported) |
| Sell Micro SaaS | $0 | No fee |
| Flippa | Varies | Depends on the listing package and success-fee tier |
| Acquire.com | $1,600 | 8% closing fee, plus $25 a month while listed |
| Microns | $1,600 | 8% success fee |
| TrustMRR (affiliate) | Varies | 1.5% (your half of the 3% fee) plus listing tier and your share of escrow fees |
| BuyMicroApps | $0 | No commission (buyers pay instead) |
Escrow fees, if you use escrow, come on top everywhere. Buyer subscriptions are paid by the buyer.
When SideProjectors is still the better choice
- You already have an audience there, or you want to list in as many free places as possible (you can list on both).
You don't have to pick one. You can list on Sell Micro SaaS for free at the same time as a paid marketplace.
Selling on Sell Micro SaaS
- Free to list and 0% commission when it sells.
- Buyers don't need an account or a subscription to message you, and neither side sees the other's email address.
- Pre-revenue projects and MVPs are welcome and clearly labelled.
- A person reviews every listing before it goes live.
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