Is it really free right now?

Yes — 100% free. All features are free until November 2026. After that, a flat $19 safety fee applies only when a swap is confirmed. No listing fees, no upsells.

What actually protects the swap?

Right now, everything is free. After November 2026, a safety fee unlocks a private handover room with a shared checklist, a signed transfer receipt, and a 24-hour cooling window. If either side ghosts, the fee is refunded automatically.

How do you keep the marketplace clean?

Every listing is reviewed by an editor. Roughly 63% of submissions get sent back for edits or rejected — the ones you see are the ones that passed.

Who owns the SaaS after a swap?

You do. HeySaaS never takes custody of code, customers, or infrastructure. We facilitate the introduction, checklist, and receipt — the transfer itself happens directly between founders.

What if the numbers don't check out?

Sellers can connect Stripe read-only to publish verified MRR. Unverified listings are visibly marked, and the buyer always has the option to walk away at any time.

Can I list a SaaS I don't want to swap yet?

Yes — mark it as "watching" instead of "open". You'll still get inbound interest counters and can flip to open when the timing is right.

How long does a SaaS swap take?

A typical SaaS swap on HeySaaS takes 2-4 weeks from proposal to completed transfer. This is much faster than traditional SaaS sales, which take 3-6 months with brokers.

Is SaaS swapping safe?

Yes. HeySaaS provides a private handover room with a shared checklist, signed transfer receipt, and 24-hour cooling window. If either side ghosts, the safety fee is refunded. Until November 2026, everything is free.

Swapping

How SaaS Swaps Work — A Founder's Guide

SaaS swapping is the fastest way to get a new business without spending cash. Two founders trade products directly. Here's exactly how it works.

What Is a SaaS Swap?

A SaaS swap is when two founders exchange their SaaS products directly. No cash changes hands. One founder gets a SaaS they'd rather run, and the other gets the same. It's like trading baseball cards, but for software businesses.

HeySaaS is the first marketplace built specifically for SaaS swaps. You list your SaaS, browse other listings, propose a trade, and close the deal — all without spending a dollar.

The 5-Step Swap Process

01
List your SaaSCreate a free listing with your product details, revenue, and what you're looking for. Your listing is reviewed by an editor before going live.
02
Browse and discoverExplore curated listings filtered by revenue range, tech stack, and niche. Every listing is verified by our editorial team.
03
Propose a swapFound a SaaS you want? Propose a trade with one click. Include a personal message explaining why you're a good swap partner.
04
Negotiate and agreeBoth founders discuss terms directly — no broker filtering. Once you both agree, unlock the private handover room.
05
Close the swapComplete the shared checklist (DNS, code, customers, billing), sign the transfer receipt, and you're done. The whole process takes 2-4 weeks.

Why Swap Instead of Sell?

→ No cash required — You're trading products, not writing checks.
→ Faster — Swaps close in 2-4 weeks vs. 3-6 months for traditional sales.
→ No broker fees — Free on HeySaaS until November 2026.
→ Better fit — You get a SaaS you actually want to run, not just whatever someone will buy.

Ready to Make Your First Swap?

List your SaaS for free and discover curated listings from verified founders. The first swap is always the hardest — after that, you'll wonder why you ever sold for cash.

List your SaaS →Browse swap listings

How SaaS Swaps Work — A Founder's Guide

What Is a SaaS Swap?

The 5-Step Swap Process

Why Swap Instead of Sell?

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