how it works
no corporate jargon, no sales fluff, and no 15% broker commissions. here is exactly how buying and selling software works on appsonbid.
hey, i built appsonbid because most indie developers i know (including myself) have side projects, micro-SaaS tools, APIs, and scripts sitting quietly in private GitHub repositories.
we spend weeks building solid software, but often run out of time or marketing bandwidth to scale them. meanwhile, there are plenty of builders, marketers, and buyers looking for working codebases to take over and grow.
traditional marketplaces either ignore small projects or charge massive 15% to 20% broker commissions. appsonbid keeps things radically simple: 100% free anonymous teaser listings, 100% free bidding for buyers, and direct connection between builder and buyer.
the marketplace loop in 3 steps
1. list your app anonymously (free)
submit your app metrics, MRR/ARR, tech stack, and summary. our automated pipeline creates an unbranded teaser headline. your private brand name, URL, and seller identity remain completely confidential.
2. buyer places a free verified bid
prospective acquirers analyze verified traction, revenue multiples, and tech stack, then submit an offer or counter-offer for free. google authentication guarantees genuine buyer identity.
3. connect directly & close
unlock verified buyer contact details ($39 per app or $59 all-app bundle for 90 days) in your seller dashboard. contact buyers directly to conduct due diligence, coordinate escrow, and transfer code.
appsonbid is a connection and teaser discovery platform for software founders and buyers — we are NOT an escrow service and do not handle financial transactions for app sales.
no app purchase funds are processed on appsonbid. once a founder unlocks a verified buyer inquiry, both parties communicate directly to perform technical due diligence and arrange code/domain handover via independent escrow services (such as escrow.com) or mutually agreed contracts. appsonbid takes 0% cut or broker fee on the final acquisition price.
terminologies explained (no jargon)
what words like base price, counter-offer, and anonymous teaser mean on appsonbid.
anonymous teaser
listings display unbranded headlines generated by AI, category, verified metrics, and tech stack. exact project names, URLs, and founder identities are kept hidden to protect IP and prevent platform disintermediation.
base price
the baseline valuation or asking price set by the seller. it represents what the founder believes their code, user base, architecture, and revenue potential are worth.
counter-offer
an offer placed below the base price. if the seller enabled "allow counter-offers", buyers can submit customized bids matching their budget. if disabled, only offers ≥ base price are accepted.
100% free buyer bidding
buyers never pay a cent to browse or place purchase offers. google authentication verifies genuine buyer identity and ensures serious inquiries for founders.
honest answers to common questions
does appsonbid take a percentage cut of my sale?
no, zero percent. traditional brokers charge 10% to 20%. appsonbid offers 100% free teaser listings and 100% free buyer bidding. sellers only pay an optional small fee ($39 single app / $59 all-apps bundle) to unlock verified buyer contact details for 90 days. we do not broker or take any commission from your deal.
how does the actual deal payment and code transfer happen?
appsonbid is not an escrow service and does not process purchase funds between buyers and sellers. once you unlock a buyer's verified email and phone number inside your private seller dashboard, you contact each other directly. for final payment and transfer of GitHub repositories, domain names, or Stripe accounts, builders typically use standard escrow services like escrow.com or formal legal contracts.
can i update or edit my listing after submitting?
yes! founders can update their app specifications, asking price, revenue metrics, tech stack, and description at any time directly from the seller dashboard or the "edit listing" button on their app teaser.
what happens when my app is sold / acquired?
once your deal closes, you can simply toggle "mark as acquired" inside your seller dashboard. this moves the listing from the active marketplace while preserving all your historical bidder records and analytics.
why are app names and URLs kept anonymous on the public marketplace?
anonymity protects founders from copycats, competitive scraping, and unsolicited outreach. buyers place offers based on verifiable metrics and architectural value. once you unlock a serious buyer, you can share demo links, screen shares, or code repos privately under mutual agreement.
ready to turn your code into an exit?
list your software anonymously and free today, or explore active applications open for acquisition.