Flippa is a marketplace for buying and selling established digital businesses such as websites, stores, and apps. It helps a woman founder who would rather buy a business with existing traffic and revenue than start from scratch, or one who has built a business and wants to sell it. Buying carries real risk if you do not verify the numbers yourself.
Key features
- Listings of established businesses: sites, stores, apps, domains.
- Auctions and direct offers: depending on the listing.
- Due diligence resources: for a more informed purchase.
- Escrow services: to secure payment and ownership transfer.
Pricing
Sellers pay a listing fee plus a success fee, a percentage of the final sale price, varying by listing type and price tier. Buyers pay no platform fee beyond the agreed price, though escrow fees may apply.
Prices change over time. Details above are based on Flippa’s own fees page.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Buying an established business is faster than building | Real risk if numbers are not independently verified |
| A real exit path for your business | Cross-border payment and transfer can complicate deals |
| Auctions can raise the sale price | Listing quality varies widely |
Who it’s best for
Women founders looking to buy an established digital business, or to sell one they built when it is time to exit.
Skip it if you lack the time or expertise to verify revenue and traffic, or if the amount would be all your savings.
How to get started
Browse listings in a niche you know, request documented revenue and traffic data, and consult an expert before any offer.
FAQ
Does Flippa verify sellers’ numbers? It provides due diligence resources, but independent verification is your responsibility.
Are there buyer fees? No platform fee for buyers, though escrow fees may apply.
Disclosure: bahiyat may earn a commission if you sign up for Flippa through the links in this article. This does not change what you pay, and it does not influence which tools we choose to cover.
