No listing fees. No commissions. No BS. Just a vetted community of serious buyers and sellers β Powered by Skool.
β 100% FREE β No hidden fees. Ever.
Up to 10% Commission + $29β$799 Listing Fee
A flood of unvetted, scam-prone listings clogs the marketplace. Upfront listing fees burn your wallet before a single buyer shows up. Low-ball auctions drive prices down. Serious sellers deserve better.
Minimum $10,000 Commission
Steep 15% commissions on smaller deals (under $700K) with rigid vetting that delays your sale by weeks. Niche restrictions mean many legitimate businesses get turned away outright.
6β8% Closing Fee + Listing Fee
Closing fees that take a significant bite out of every deal, stacked on top of upfront listing costs. The fees add up fast, especially on mid-market deals.
$79/month Membership Fee
A monthly subscription just to access deals. Whether you're actively buying or not, the meter keeps running. No deal? Still paying.
Chaotic & Unmoderated
Zero structure, rampant tire-kickers, poor moderation, and no framework for due diligence. Scammers thrive. Serious buyers and sellers suffer.
100% FREE β Always
Vetted members. Transparent listings. Community-driven deals. No upfront fees, no commissions, no monthly subscriptions. Just straight-up website trading done right.
| Feature | WebsiteCartel β | Flippa | Empire Flippers | Acquire.com | Investors.club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listing Fee (Seller) | $0 β FREE | $29 β $799 | None upfront | $25 β $100 | Included in membership |
| Success / Commission Fee | $0 β FREE | 3% β 10% | Min $10,000 (15% on smaller deals) | 6% β 8% | Not disclosed |
| Buyer Membership Fee | $0 β FREE | $49/mo or $490/yr | Free to browse | Free to browse | $79/month |
| Buyer Transaction Fee | $0 | Escrow: 0.89%β3.25% | Via escrow only | Via escrow | Not disclosed |
| Member Vetting | β Vetted community | β Open to all | β Strict vetting | ~ Partial | ~ Membership-gated |
| Scam Protection | β Community moderated | β Known issue | β Strong | ~ Moderate | ~ Moderate |
| Minimum Business Size | No minimum | No minimum | $1,500/mo profit required | Low threshold | Low threshold |
| Business Types Accepted | All types welcome | Most types | Restricted niches | Most types | Most types |
| Platform Type | Skool Community | Marketplace | Broker / Marketplace | Marketplace | Membership Club |
| Networking / Community | β Built-in | β None | β None | β None | ~ Limited |
| Direct Buyer-Seller Contact | β Direct | ~ Via deal room | β Broker intermediary | ~ Managed | ~ Limited |
| Overall Monthly Cost (Active) | $0 | $49/mo + fees | Commission on sale | Listing + commission | $79/mo |
You keep 100%
$75 listing + 8% closing ($4,000)
$199 listing + 10% success fee ($5,000)
Flat minimum commission
Full access, free forever
Annual subscription
$79 Γ 12 months
| Requirement | WebsiteCartel | Flippa | Empire Flippers | Acquire.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Monthly Revenue | β None required | None (starter listings ok) | $1,500/mo net profit (12-mo avg) | Low / none |
| Minimum Operating History | β None | None for new sites | 12 months minimum | Flexible |
| Restricted Niches | β Minimal restrictions | Some (adult, illegal) | No adult, gambling, payday loans, herbal cures, hacking + more | Standard restrictions only |
| E-commerce Stores | β Welcome | β | β (if meets revenue) | β |
| Content / Affiliate Sites | β Welcome | β | ~ Must be 12+ months same domain | β |
| Apps / SaaS | β Welcome | β | β (if meets revenue) | β |
| Starter / Pre-Revenue Sites | β Welcome | β | β Not accepted | ~ Limited |
| Listing Cost to Participate | $0 | $29 Γ’β¬β $799 | $10,000+ on sale | $25 β $100 + 6β8% |
Sign up for free on Skool to get instant access to the WebsiteCartel community.
Members are screened to keep out tire-kickers and scammers. Only serious buyers and sellers make it in.
Post your website, e-com store, content site, or app with full transparency. No fees to list, ever.
Buyers and sellers connect directly. No broker middlemen, no commissions eating into your deal.
Negotiate and close with community support and resources. Keep every dollar of your sale price.
We built WebsiteCartel out of frustration with the same platforms you are.
The idea is simple: a strong community is better than charging fees for every little thing.When you succeed, the community grows. When the community grows, everyone benefits.
No outrageous fees. No gatekeeping.
Just the most straightforward place on the internet to buy and sell online businesses.
Powered by Skool β the platform built for genuine communities, not transaction machines.
Stop paying outrageous fees to marketplaces that don't have your best interests at heart. WebsiteCartel is the community-first alternative β and it costs you nothing.
NO LISTING FEES. NO COMMISSIONS. EVER.