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Educational Guides & Frameworks

Micro-SaaS Acquisition Playbooks

Whether you are evaluating your first micro-acquisition or preparing your SaaS for exit, explore practical playbooks written for founders and buyers.

For Buyers: Sourcing & Due Diligence

Frameworks on evaluating churn, calculating valuation multiples, and managing escrow transfers.

Buyer Guides7 min read

How to Buy a Micro-SaaS Business: The Complete Acquirer's Playbook

A step-by-step guide to buying a profitable micro-SaaS business. Learn how to source deals, verify MRR, conduct code due diligence, and close without brokers.

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Valuation & Pricing6 min read

How Much Does a Micro-SaaS Business Cost? Pricing & Multiples Explained

Understand micro-SaaS valuations and pricing. Learn typical ARR and SDE multiples, price ranges from $5K to $100K, and what factors drive acquisition costs.

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Due Diligence8 min read

How to Evaluate a SaaS Business Before Buying: 7 Critical Metrics

A complete diligence guide to evaluating a SaaS business before acquisition. Check MRR, churn, customer concentration, tech debt, and unit economics.

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Valuation & Pricing6 min read

Micro-SaaS Valuation: How Much Is a SaaS Business Worth?

Calculate your SaaS valuation accurately. Understand revenue multiples, profit multiples, and benchmark data for apps under $100K.

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Due Diligence7 min read

SaaS Due Diligence Checklist: What to Check Before You Sign

Download the essential SaaS acquisition due diligence checklist. Covers financials, technical stack, legal ownership, and operational transition.

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Buyer Guides6 min read

How to Buy a SaaS Business Under $50K: Step-by-Step for First-Time Acquirers

Step-by-step roadmap to finding, financing, and acquiring a profitable SaaS business under $50,000. Low risk, high upside micro acquisitions.

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Acquisition Strategy5 min read

What Is a Micro Acquisition? The Future of Software Entrepreneurship

Learn what a micro acquisition is, how it works, and why thousands of entrepreneurs are choosing to acquire small SaaS businesses instead of building from scratch.

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Marketplaces8 min read

Best Micro-SaaS Marketplaces in 2026: Where to Buy & Sell Small SaaS

Compare the top micro-SaaS marketplaces including MicroExit, Acquire.com, Flippa, and BuyMicroApps. Fee structures, deal quality, and founder experience reviewed.

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Buyer Guides7 min read

Where to Buy Micro-SaaS Businesses: Top Platforms & Deal Sourcing Channels

Discover the best places to buy profitable micro-SaaS products. Direct marketplaces, Twitter founder outreach, Indie Hackers communities, and broker comparisons.

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Marketplaces6 min read

The Modern Flippa Alternative for Micro-SaaS & Software Startups

Why MicroExit is the premier Flippa alternative for buying and selling software businesses. Verified Stripe data, 0% commission, and software-focused diligence.

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Buyer Guides7 min read

How to Buy a Micro-SaaS: Sourcing, Valuation & Due Diligence Guide

Essential guide to buying a micro-SaaS. Learn how to source deals, calculate ARR multiples, audit technical dependencies, and ensure safe escrow closings.

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Buyer Guides9 min read

Micro-SaaS Due Diligence Checklist: 25 Critical Checks Before You Buy

Comprehensive 25-point due diligence checklist for micro-SaaS acquisitions. Audit code repositories, Stripe records, churn, domain history, and legal IP rights.

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For Founders: Preparing & Selling Your SaaS

How to format financials, negotiate valuations, and exit with 0% broker commissions.

Seller Guides8 min read

How to Sell Your SaaS Business: A Founder's Guide to a Smooth Exit

Prepare and sell your SaaS business for maximum valuation. Learn how to clean your books, attract serious buyers, and close with 0% broker fees.

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Seller Guides6 min read

How to Sell a Micro-SaaS: Fast, Simple Exits for Solo Developers

A quick guide for solo developers wanting to sell a micro-SaaS or side project. Price realistically, find qualified buyers, and hand over cleanly.

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Valuation & Pricing6 min read

How to Value Your SaaS Before Selling: Formula & Multiples Guide

Discover what your SaaS is worth before listing it for sale. Practical valuation formulas, market benchmarks, and tips to increase your exit multiple.

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Seller Guides7 min read

SaaS Exit Checklist for Founders: 10 Steps to a Successful Sale

A comprehensive checklist for founders planning a SaaS exit. From financial organization to code audits and escrow completion.

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Seller Guides5 min read

How to Sell a SaaS Without a Broker: Save 15% and Close Faster

Why traditional brokers hurt micro-SaaS deals. Learn how to sell directly to buyers with zero commissions using MicroExit.

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Financials6 min read

How to Prepare SaaS Financials for a Buyer: A Founder's Guide

Format and present your SaaS financials to pass buyer diligence. Profit & loss statements, Stripe exports, and recurring revenue breakdowns.

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Marketplaces6 min read

Top Acquire.com Alternative: Why Founders Choose MicroExit for Small Software Deals

Looking for an Acquire.com alternative for micro-SaaS and deals under $100K? Learn how MicroExit provides direct founder contact and 0% seller fees.

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Valuation8 min read

How to Value a Micro-SaaS: Multiples, MRR & SDE Valuation Formula

How to accurately value a micro-SaaS business in 2026. Formulas for ARR multiples, SDE calculations, growth premiums, and churn discounts.

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