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startupstobuy vs Cinderella

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startupstobuy compared with Cinderella
Detailstartupstobuy logo startupstobuyCinderella logo Cinderella
What it doesA marketplace for buying and selling startups with revenue verified straight from Stripe A marketplace for buying and selling half-built software projects and raw ideas
StageStartup Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFree Paid
PricingFree to list startups. No fees mentioned for buyers. 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
  • Revenue verified straight from Stripe integration
  • Browse listings with live MRR, traffic, and SEO data
  • AI auto-fill for listing submission
  • Browse startups by category
  • Make and receive offers from buyers
  • Watchlist feature for tracking startups
  • Dashboard for managing listings and offers
  • Direct messaging between buyers and sellers
  • 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
  • Revenue metrics verified directly from Stripe, not self-reported spreadsheets
  • Free to list startups with AI-powered auto-fill
  • Real numbers with no trust-me spreadsheets
  • 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)Not checked yet no change since last check13 −2 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)173
Citation Flow (Majestic)2221
Referring domains (Majestic)2628

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