Core Fees
Commission on the final sale price: 0%. 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 marketplaces in 2026, using a hypothetical $150,000 sale as the reference:
| Platform | Total Fees | Seller Take-Home |
|---|---|---|
| ExitBid | ~$199 (flat) | $149,801 |
| Flippa | ~$8,000 (listing + 5%) | $142,000 |
| Acquire.com | ~$9,000 (6%) | $141,000 |
| FE International | ~$15,000 (10%) | $135,000 |
| Empire Flippers | $22,500 (15%) | $127,500 |
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 verified Buyers
- A dedicated listing page with media, financial highlights, and Q&A
- Transfer guidance and asset-specific handover checklists for every business category
- Optional integration with Escrow.com for secure fund holding during the transfer
Payment Processing
ExitBid.io uses two external payment processors for its platform fees:
- Stripe — Card payments (Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay). Standard Stripe processing applies.
- NowPayments — Cryptocurrency transactions (100+ coins supported). Standard NowPayments 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). Summary:
- Listing rejected at moderation: Full refund of the listing fee within 5 business days.
- Seller cancels before publication: Full refund (minus non-refundable processor fees).
- Auction cancelled by ExitBid: Full refund of the listing fee, plus full refund of any Buyer bid deposits on that auction.
- Losing bidder's bid deposit: Refunded in full within 5 business days after auction closure.
What Is Not Refundable
- Listings that complete the full 5-day auction with zero qualifying bids — this is a normal market outcome. The listing fee pays for publication, review, and auction management, not a guaranteed sale.
- Listings removed post-publication for violations of the Prohibited Content Policy.
- Seller-initiated withdrawal after an auction has gone live and bidding has begun.
Important: ExitBid Is Not a "Bidding Fee Auction" Platform
ExitBid operates as a legitimate, regulated auction marketplace for verified online businesses. ExitBid is not a "bidding fee auction" or "penny auction" platform. Specifically:
- ExitBid does not charge non-refundable fees for placing individual bids.
- The $100 bid deposit is fully refundable to losing bidders within 5 business days.
- The deposit functions as an anti-fraud security hold — not as a revenue source.
- ExitBid's revenue comes from Seller listing fees, optional extensions, and Platform advertising — 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 5.5 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.
How does the $100 bid deposit work?
Every Buyer pays a $100 refundable deposit to place their first bid on a listing. If the Buyer does not win, the $100 is returned in full within 5 business days. If the Buyer wins, the $100 is applied as credit toward future bids or refunded at their request once the deal room has been confirmed.
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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