Commerce · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to OpenShelf
Buy, sell & connect within your college community
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.
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A couple of years ago, I had an interesting idea. What if there was a marketplace where all the underlying tech was open-source? The order management system, the storefront, customer support, etc. The marketplace would simply connect to the seller’s infra instead of locking them in. If, for some reason, the seller is removed from the marketplace, their software stays with them and they can continue accepting orders directly. This model can be used to disrupt any marketplace from AirBNB to UberEats: building tech for home renters and restaurants and later, leveraging that to build a competing…
2022 · openship.org · its alternatives →
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2015 · openhunt.co · its alternatives →
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SaaS Bookshelf▲203100+ curated startup books with key takeaways
2023 · saasbookshelf.com · its alternatives →
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Startup marketplace, free for buyers & sellers
2021 · getacquired.com · its alternatives →
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Saleor 2.0▲177Open source storefront for great e-commerce experiences
2018 · saleor.io · its alternatives →
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2013 · bookturf.com · its alternatives →
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OutboundIQ▲142Free exportable list of the best sales saas companies.
2017 · outboundiq.com · its alternatives →
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Hi Guys, I made a simple platform to buy/sell side projects. Current solutions are over complicated so I decided to make things simpler. Let me know your what you think about this. https://secondfounder.com
2022 · its alternatives →
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The textbook marketplace for the 21st century
2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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a new, easy way to find student-friendly housing.
2014 · universityniche.com · its alternatives →
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Quill▲71The deals and loyalty platform for college students
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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I am aged 11 and founder of https://sprout9.net/ a platform for students to find great tutors. Please forgive me if I get this wrong and post it incorrectly. I would like fellow hackers to give me some constructive feedback on my MVP please. Ideas and suggestions as how I can improve my version 1.0 and how I can get the word out so I can help many students as possible. Thanks alot! Azaan
2021 · its alternatives →
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Do you have side projects you created in the past, but no longer working on? We are creating a simple marketplace for developers to sell and buy side projects. Currently, we are finalizing the last minute details and we will be launching quite soon. We would love to have you signed up for the early access to get feedback. Link is here http://www.sideprojectors.com/project/hello Thank you.
2013 · its alternatives →
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Shelvy Books▲52Hey HN! I built a little side project I wanted to share. Shelvy is a free, visual bookshelf app where you can organize books you're reading, want to read, or have finished. Sign in to save your own collection. Not monetized, no ads, no tracking beyond basic auth. Just a fun weekend project that grew a bit. Live: https://shelvybooks.com Would love any feedback on the UX or feature ideas!
Jan 2026 · shelvybooks.com · its alternatives →
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Buy, Sell and find exclusive deals on your campus!
2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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