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RepoRanker vs Cinderella

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RepoRanker compared with Cinderella
DetailRepoRanker logo RepoRankerCinderella logo Cinderella
What it doesA public board of open-source GitHub repositories where positions are bought, not voted on A marketplace for buying and selling half-built software projects and raw ideas
StageStartup Not given
Founded2025 Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingFree to list and appear on the board. Paid placement starts at $3 minimum. Rank among paid placements is determined by total dollars spent; to pass the repo above you, spend more than its total. No subscription or renewal. 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
  • Free listing for any public GitHub repository
  • Paid placement starting at $3
  • Rank determined by total dollars spent
  • Position holds until outbid
  • Transparent pricing displayed on every row
  • No subscription or renewal required
  • Public API with placement and funding data
  • GitHub sign-in authentication
  • Written reviews by developers
  • Browse by programming language and project type
  • 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
  • All prices are public and printed on every row, with no hidden algorithm
  • Owners must verify their GitHub account to buy placement; no buying for others' repos
  • No subscription model; pay once and defend your rank by spending the difference
  • Placement funding sources are disclosed on board and API
  • 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)26 +5 (up) since last check13 −2 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)63
Citation Flow (Majestic)2121
Referring domains (Majestic)2928

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