ShowMRR vs MicroAcquire (Acquire.com) - Startup Marketplace Comparison
Thinking about buying or selling a startup? Here is how ShowMRR marketplace compares to MicroAcquire (now Acquire.com).
Key Difference: Verified Revenue
On MicroAcquire/Acquire.com, revenue is self-reported. On ShowMRR, revenue gets a verified badge only when it is read from a connected payment provider (LemonSqueezy, Stripe, Polar), and a marketplace listing requires that connection. Figures without one are labelled self-reported.
Comparison
- Revenue verification: ShowMRR verifies via API. Acquire.com relies on screenshots and self-reporting.
- Pricing: ShowMRR listings are free for Pro plan users. Acquire.com charges percentage fees.
- Legal templates: ShowMRR provides free APA, LOI, and NDA templates.
- Community: ShowMRR has leaderboard, feed, and co-founder matching. Acquire.com is purely transactional.