DealStream
The oldest online business-for-sale marketplace (founded 1995 as MergerNetwork, renamed 2018): a membership platform spanning businesses, franchises, real estate, and financial assets, with claimed reach of 620,000-plus members across 200 countries.
At a Glance
- Pricing
- Subscription, Membership-based; current tier pricing sits behind signup and was not publicly posted when we checked. Third-party reviews describe a Pro buyer plan around $40 per month and seller plans from free listings to roughly $45 per month (secondhand figures; verify in-app).
- Best For
- Buyers who want one more inventory source beyond the mainstream marketplaces, especially for odd-lot categories the big boards underserve
- Roadmap Stages
- 5. Source Deals
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Three decades of operation and a genuinely broad deal mix, including categories BizBuySell-style boards carry thinly
- Membership revenue model rather than success fees keeps incentives simple
- Inexpensive relative to data platforms if the reported pricing holds
Cons
- Pricing is not published on the public site, which we weight against any marketplace
- Breadth cuts both ways: listing quality varies widely and includes non-business assets
- Thin independent user commentary in searcher communities relative to its size claims
What Searchers Say
Longevity is the strongest signal here; searcher-community discussion is sparse, and third-party reviews are mostly neutral roundups. Treat it as supplemental coverage rather than a primary hunting ground, and confirm current pricing at signup.
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