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AppsOnBid compared with Cinderella
DetailAppsOnBid logo AppsOnBidCinderella logo Cinderella
What it doesTurn Your Code Into An Exit A marketplace for buying and selling half-built software projects and raw ideas
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingFree listings and bidding. Optional paid services: $39 to unlock single app buyer contacts for 90 days, or $59 all-apps bundle for 90 days. Banner sponsorship available at daily, weekly, or monthly rates. Free to list. 24% commission on sales up to $10,000; rate decreases on larger sales. No listing fees or subscriptions. Optional free-for-equity listings available.
Key features
  • Anonymous teaser listings protecting founder identity and IP
  • Verified financial metrics and revenue data display
  • Free listing and bidding for all users
  • Verified buyer authentication via Google
  • Direct peer-to-peer negotiation between buyer and seller
  • Optional buyer contact unlock for 90 days access
  • Automated secret scrubbing removes API keys, tokens, private keys, .env files and PII
  • Transparent readiness scoring based on completeness, code volume, tests, documentation and polish
  • Escrow-protected payment system with 7-day inspection window
  • Flat 24% commission that slides down on sales above $10,000
  • AI-powered marketplace assistant for questions about listings
  • Support for both code repositories and idea-stage projects with no code
  • Equity and revenue-share listing options as alternatives to cash sales
  • Seller reputation building through buyer reviews
  • Browsable marketplace searchable by category and filterable by budget
What makes it different
  • Zero commission on all software sales
  • 100% free listings and bidding with no platform fees
  • Anonymous marketplace protecting seller identity and preventing copycats
  • No escrow or transaction processing by platform
  • Verified traction metrics for buyers to evaluate apps objectively
  • One person's dead-end is another's head-start — giving dormant projects a second life
  • No upfront listing fees or subscriptions, commission only on successful sales
  • Fully transparent, automated valuation rubric makes pricing fair and explainable
  • Escrow protection and 7-day inspection window reduce risk for both buyers and sellers
  • Automated scrubbing handles the complex task of removing secrets before any sale is public
Pays/accepts cryptoNot given Not given
Instant seller payoutsNot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)12 +5 (up) since last check13 −2 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)73
Citation Flow (Majestic)2521
Referring domains (Majestic)2328

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