Core Fees
Sellers keep 100% of what their business sells for at auction. ExitBid does not take a percentage of the sale — that revenue goes directly to the Seller, less any Escrow.com fees (which are independent of ExitBid).
Fee Comparison
Here is how ExitBid's pricing compares to other major online-business sale platforms in 2026, using a hypothetical $150,000 sale as the reference:
| Platform | Total Fees | Seller Take-Home | ExitBid Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| ExitBid | ~$199 (flat) | $149,801 | — baseline — |
| Flippa | ~$8,000 (listing + 5%) | $142,000 | +$7,801 |
| Acquire.com | ~$9,000 (6%) | $141,000 | +$8,801 |
| FE International | ~$15,000 (10%) | $135,000 | +$14,801 |
| Empire Flippers | $22,500 (15%) | $127,500 | +$22,301 |
What's Included in the Listing Fee
- Submission review and manual moderation by ExitBid's verification team
- Publication of your business in one of 14 exclusive concurrent auction slots
- A 5-day timed auction with real-time competitive bidding from registered Buyers
- A dedicated listing page with media, financial highlights, and Q&A
Payment Processing
ExitBid.io processes platform fees through a licensed card acquirer:
- Card payments — Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay. Standard card processing applies.
Note: The actual sale price of a business is not processed by ExitBid. Business-sale funds are handled directly between Buyer and Seller, typically through Escrow.com as a third-party escrow provider. See Terms Section 7 for full details.
Refunds
Full refund eligibility is described in detail in our Refund Policy (Terms Section 8).
- Listing rejected at moderationFull refund of the listing fee within 5 business days.
- Seller cancels before publicationFull refund (minus non-refundable processor fees).
- Auction cancelled by ExitBidFull refund of the listing fee.
- Zero-bid auction completionThe listing fee pays for publication, review, and management — not a guaranteed sale.
- Post-publication policy violationListings removed under the Prohibited Content Policy.
- Seller withdrawal after auction goes liveOnce bidding has begun, the listing fee is not returned.
ExitBid Is Not a "Bidding Fee Auction" Platform
ExitBid operates as a legitimate listing and auction platform for reviewed online businesses. ExitBid is not a "bidding fee auction" or "penny auction" platform. Specifically:
- ExitBid does not charge any fees for placing individual bids.
- Bidding is free for verified Buyers after one-time phone & email verification.
- ExitBid does not collect deposits, holds, or per-bid fees from Buyers.
- ExitBid's revenue comes exclusively from Seller listing fees — never from Buyer participation fees.
This distinguishes ExitBid fundamentally from entertainment-style "bidding fee auctions" (penny auctions) that are restricted by major payment networks. See Terms Section 5 for the full disclosure.
Frequently Asked Pricing Questions
Is there a commission on the final sale price?
No. ExitBid charges 0% commission. Sellers keep 100% of the auction's final sale price. The only fee ExitBid collects from the Seller is the one-time listing fee.
What happens if my listing gets no bids?
The listing fee is not refunded — this reflects the service of publication and moderation review, not the guaranteed outcome of a sale. Receiving zero bids is uncommon but possible, and Sellers should review comparable listings and valuation guidance before submission. See our free valuation calculator for an estimate.
Is there any cost to bid as a Buyer?
No. Bidding is free for all verified Buyers. Before your first bid on the Platform, you complete a one-time verification (email + phone number). After verification, you can bid on any auction on ExitBid at no cost — no deposits, no per-bid fees, no participation fees. ExitBid's revenue comes exclusively from Seller listing fees.
Are there any hidden fees?
No. The fees listed on this page are complete. Escrow.com fees (if you choose to use escrow) are set by Escrow.com directly and paid to Escrow.com — ExitBid does not collect any portion of escrow fees.
Do you offer discounts for multiple listings?
Not currently. The flat-fee model applies equally to every listing to keep pricing simple and predictable.
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