Why it's an alternative to Flippa: Startup marketplace where revenue is verified directly from Stripe, so buyers can trust the numbers.
made by
Marc Lou
Marc Louself-reported revenue: $44K/moTrustMRR ↗
3 indie alternatives · Acquirers & Indie Investors
Indie alternatives to Flippa (2026)
Flippa is the largest marketplace for buying and selling websites and online businesses, with listing fees and success fees. Indie founders look for cheaper marketplaces and ones with verified revenue. Below are 3 alternatives built by independent makers — TrustMRR, AcquireBase and IndieExit — with what each does differently, who makes it and any revenue they have shared publicly.
Flippa alternatives at a glance
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| # | Product | Maker | Status | Reported revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TrustMRR | Marc Lou | Active | $44K/mo |
| 2 | AcquireBase | Atta Ur Rehman Shah | Active | — |
| 3 | IndieExit | Avoy Maji | Active | — |
The 3 best indie alternatives to Flippa
Each product is made and run by an independent maker or a small, self-directed team.
Why it's an alternative to Flippa: Marketplace for buying and selling startups and side projects.
made by
Atta Ur Rehman Shah
Atta Ur Rehman Shah
Why it's an alternative to Flippa: Marketplace for micro startups and side projects with zero commission and free listings.
made by
Avoy Maji
Avoy MajiWhy choose an indie-made tool?
You talk to the maker
With a small product, support requests and feature ideas usually reach the person who wrote the code, and many makers build in public and reply to users directly.
Focused and fairly priced
Small teams tend to do one job well instead of bundling every feature into enterprise tiers, and many indie tools offer one-time licenses, open-source editions or free plans.
Built by real people
These 3 alternatives come from 3 makers in Indonesia Pakistan India. Paying them funds a sustainable, independent business.
Meet the makers: Marc Lou, Atta Ur Rehman Shah, Avoy Maji.
Flippa alternatives FAQ
What are the best indie alternatives to Flippa?
IndieMakerList lists 3 indie-made alternatives to Flippa: TrustMRR (by Marc Lou), AcquireBase (by Atta Ur Rehman Shah) and IndieExit (by Avoy Maji).
Why do people look for alternatives to Flippa?
Flippa is the largest marketplace for buying and selling websites and online businesses, with listing fees and success fees. Indie founders look for cheaper marketplaces and ones with verified revenue.
Who builds these Flippa alternatives?
They are built by 3 independent makers from 3 countries, including Indonesia, Pakistan and India, rather than a large company. Each maker has a profile on IndieMakerList with their other products and links.
Are these Flippa alternatives still maintained?
Yes. As far as IndieMakerList knows, all 3 are active and still run by the makers who built them.
How much revenue do indie alternatives to Flippa make?
Publicly reported figures include TrustMRR: $44K/mo. These numbers are self-reported by the makers and not independently verified.
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