How Much Does Flippa Cost?
The real price of the online-business marketplace, commission, fees and add-ons included.
Short answer: joining, browsing and buying on Flippa is free. For sellers, the real cost is the selling commission: 10% of the price under $50K, 7.5% between $50K and $100K, and 5% above. On top sit non-refundable listing fees from $29, plus optional add-ons. For buyers, a Premium plan at $49/month is optional. We walk through every fee and what you really pay for your profile.
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Flippa, the key numbers
What each Flippa tier costs
On Flippa you first pay to list your asset, then a commission when it sells. Here are the listing fees by asset price range. The selling commission is tiered and applies at closing, covered just after. Buying stays free.
Prices in USD, listing fees non-refundable. Checked June 2026 on flippa.com/pricing.
Asset under $10K
Small sites, domains, apps
Boosted $49 · Premium $199
- Entry listing at $29, 60-day term
- Boosted ($49) and Premium ($199) tiers
- Selling commission of 10% at closing
- Deal room, legal documents, AI matching included
Asset $10K to $49.9K
Established sites, ecommerce
Premium $399 · Ultimate $599
- Standard listing at $49 for 6 months
- Premium ($399) and Ultimate ($599) for more reach
- Selling commission of 10% under $50K
- Confidential listing / NDA free from Premium up
Asset $50K to $99.9K
More mature businesses
Premium $399 · Ultimate $699
- Standard listing at $129 for 6 months
- Premium ($399) and Ultimate ($699) tiers
- Selling commission of 7.5% in this band
- 50% off renewals on every seller plan
Asset $100K and up
Assisted sale (brokerage)
- Brokerage package around ~$999 (to confirm)
- Hands-on sale support, extended term
- Selling commission of 5% above $100K
- Featured placement and qualified-buyer access
Fees checked June 2026 on flippa.com/pricing and cross-referenced across sources. Listing tiers and amounts vary by source (some cite Basic $49, Startup $149, Business $499), so confirm on the official page when you list. The ~$999 brokerage package for assets above $100K is documented by third-party sources. Listing fees are non-refundable: no sale, still owed.
Flippa is paid in several layers
Free to join does not mean free at the finish line. The cost of a sale on Flippa stacks across several distinct fees. Here is each layer, so closing brings no surprise.
Selling commission (success fee)
The real cost for sellers. 10% of the sale price under $50K, 7.5% between $50K and $100K, 5% above. Charged only if the asset sells. It dominates the bill on most deals.
Listing fees
Paid upfront and non-refundable, from $29 (under $10K) to $699 (Ultimate in the $50K to $100K band). If your asset does not sell, you still paid. Renewal comes with 50% off.
Seller add-ons
Confidential listing / NDA to hide the URL and name: $199 (free on Premium and Ultimate). Marketing and visibility boost packages run roughly ~$100 to ~$950 depending on the source, to confirm on the official page.
Payment and escrow
FlippaPay from about 0.5% to 1% of the final price on deals of $10K and up. Escrow.com charges a tiered percentage (around 0.89% and lower on larger amounts, +2.9% by card), usually paid by the buyer.
- Selling under $50K? The 10% commission is your main line.
- Asset worth over $100K? The commission drops to 5%.
- Not sure it will sell? Listing fees are still owed, pick the right tier.
- Want to stay discreet? Budget $199 for the confidential listing.
- Buying costs $0: the $49/month Premium is only an accelerator.
How we size the real cost
Flippa's price depends on your side of the deal. For a seller, we add the listing fee, paid upfront, to the selling commission, taken at closing based on the price band. Here is the logic on a typical sale, optional add-ons aside.
- Listing feePaid upfront, non-refundable$29 to $699
- Selling commissionTiered by sale price10% to 5%
- Optional add-onsNDA $199, marketing boosts, FlippaPay+ options
- Total seller costOn most deals, the commission dominates≈ commission
Estimate for a seller. Adjust for your sale price, the listing tier you pick and the options you choose.
What you actually pay to sell
The cost hinges mostly on your sale price, which sets the commission rate. Four typical seller scenarios, listing fee and commission included, assumptions stated.
Estimates in USD (June 2026). Any add-ons and escrow not included.
Small site, $5,000
Sale under $50K
- Entry listing: $29
- 10% commission on $5,000: $500
- Commission outweighs the listing
Established site, $30,000
Sale under $50K
- Standard listing: $49
- 10% commission on $30,000: $3,000
- About 10.2% of the sale price in total
Business, $80,000
$50K to $100K band
- Standard listing: $129
- 7.5% commission on $80,000: $6,000
- The rate drops once you pass $50K
Large asset, $250,000
Above $100K
- Assisted package: ~$999
- 5% commission on $250,000: $12,500
- The lowest rate, the highest stakes
Estimates as of June 2026, based on listing fees and the tiered commission (10% under $50K, 7.5% between $50K and $100K, 5% above). Adjust for your real sale price, the listing tier and any options. Escrow is usually paid by the buyer, so it is not counted here on the seller side.
Flippa's price versus the alternatives
Flippa plays the high-volume self-serve game, where other marketplaces curate more and bill differently. Here is how its commission lines up against Empire Flippers and Acquire.com.
Entry commissions checked June 2026. Different billing models.
Flippa
Self-serve, all asset types
- Free to join and to buy
- Commission tiered by sale price
- Paid, non-refundable listing fees
Empire Flippers
Broker, strict vetting
- No listing fee
- 15% under $700K, then 8% and 2.5%
- Heavy curation, larger deals
Acquire.com
Self-serve SaaS and startups
- Free seller listing
- Sweet spot $25K to $1M
- Cheaper in %, SaaS-focused
Entry commissions checked June 2026 on official pages and third-party sources. Empire Flippers takes about 15% but charges no listing fee and curates assets heavily. Acquire.com shows 4% and a free listing, but focuses on SaaS. Flippa stays the most open (all asset types, high volume), with a total cost that depends mostly on your sale-price band.
So, is Flippa expensive?
Our take after analyzing it: the price depends on your side of the deal and the asset size. Here is when the cost is justified, and when it stings.
Good value if…
You are selling a mid-size asset and want buyer volume. The 10% commission under $50K stays below a broker like Empire Flippers (~15%), and access to a busy marketplace often justifies the gap. To buy, Flippa is free, making it an ideal entry point.
Too expensive if…
You are selling a small asset that does not move. Listing fees are non-refundable: paying $49 or $199 for a listing that never sells stings. And for a SaaS, Acquire.com at 4% works out much cheaper on commission.
The verdict
Flippa is a fairly priced marketplace as long as you think in bands: the commission falls as the price rises, and most of the budget lands at closing, not at sign-up. Pick the right listing tier and keep add-ons for when they genuinely help.
- Aim for the listing tier that fits your asset price, not higher.
- Remember the commission drops to 7.5% then 5% as the price rises.
- For a SaaS, compare with Acquire.com (4%) before deciding.
- Only add the $199 NDA if confidentiality really matters.
- On the buying side, stay on the free plan until Premium pays off.
Frequently asked questions about Flippa pricing
How much does Flippa cost to sell?
Selling on Flippa costs two things: a listing fee, paid upfront and non-refundable, and a selling commission taken at closing. The listing fee runs from $29 for an asset under $10K to $699 for an Ultimate tier in the $50K to $100K band. The commission is tiered: 10% of the price under $50K, 7.5% between $50K and $100K, then 5% above $100K. On most sales, the commission dominates the bill. Buying, by contrast, is free.What is Flippa's commission?
Flippa's selling commission, the success fee, is tiered by sale price. It is 10% for assets sold under $50K, 7.5% for those sold between $50K and $100K, and 5% above $100K. The official page headlines the 10% entry rate, but the per-tier detail is confirmed by several sources. This commission is charged only if the asset sells, unlike the listing fees, which are owed in every case.Is buying on Flippa free?
Yes. Joining, browsing listings, using the deal room, viewing legal documents and benefiting from AI matching is entirely free on the buyer side. Flippa also offers an optional Premium plan at $49/month or $490/year, about 16% off annually. It unlocks deals 21 days before the public, partner performance data, traffic insights via Semrush and valuation comparables. For an occasional buyer, the free plan is more than enough.Are Flippa listing fees refundable?
No. Listing fees on Flippa are paid upfront and are not refundable, even if your asset finds no buyer. That is the main watch-out for a seller: $29 to $699 committed depending on the tier, with no guarantee of a sale. The good news is that relisting comes with 50% off the renewal. The advice is to pick the tier that best fits your asset price rather than overpay for a placement that may not translate into a sale.How much does a $30,000 sale cost on Flippa?
For a $30,000 sale, which falls in the under-$50K band, expect about $3,049 in seller cost: $49 for the Standard listing plus $3,000 in commission at the 10% rate. That is roughly 10.2% of the sale price in total. If you add a confidential listing at $199 or a marketing package, the cost rises accordingly. Escrow, meanwhile, is usually paid by the buyer, so it does not weigh on your seller math.Is Flippa more expensive than Empire Flippers or Acquire.com?
It depends on the asset. Empire Flippers takes about 15% commission, more than Flippa's 10% under $50K, but charges no listing fee and curates listings heavily. Acquire.com shows 4% commission and a free listing, making it cheaper in percentage terms, but it focuses on SaaS and startups. Flippa sits in the middle: more open than its rivals, with a total cost that depends mostly on your asset's price band.Are there hidden fees on Flippa?
No truly hidden fees, but a layered cost you need to add up. Beyond the commission and listing fee, budget for optional add-ons like the $199 confidential listing or marketing packages, plus payment fees. FlippaPay costs from about 0.5% to 1% on deals of $10K and up, and Escrow.com applies a tiered percentage often paid by the buyer. None of these is mandatory beyond the listing and commission, but they can inflate the bill if you stack them.How much is Flippa's Premium buyer plan?
The Premium plan for buyers costs $49/month or $490/year, the latter saving about 16%. It is not required: the free plan already grants marketplace access and the core tools. Premium targets active buyers who want a timing edge, with deals 21 days before the public, partner performance data, traffic insights via Semrush and valuation comparables. For someone buying assets regularly, that $49/month can pay for itself on a single deal caught early.How can I pay less on Flippa?
The first lever is to pick the tightest listing tier for your asset price, since those fees are non-refundable. The second is to position your sale price well: the commission drops from 10% to 7.5% at $50K, then to 5% above $100K. Keep add-ons like the $199 NDA for cases where confidentiality truly matters. On the buying side, stay on the free plan until Premium's early access is justified by enough deal volume. Also compare with Acquire.com if you are selling a SaaS.What happens if my asset does not sell on Flippa?
If your asset finds no buyer, you pay no selling commission, since it only applies at closing. The listing fee, however, is still owed and is not refunded. You can relist, with 50% off the renewal, or adjust your price and presentation to attract more buyers. That is exactly why you should not overpay the listing tier upfront: until the sale closes, it is the only cost you have actually committed.
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