The process

From discovery to a scaled business.

Six steps, in the order they actually happen. No step is mandatory beyond the purchase itself — customize, launch, and scale support are all optional.

01

Discover

Search and filter vetted products by industry, technology, price, and business model. Every listing includes real specs, not marketing copy — tech stack, compliance status, and what's actually included.

02

Compare

Use the built-in ROI calculator and feature comparison tables to weigh listings against each other, and against what it would cost to build the same thing yourself.

03

Buy

Choose how you own it: Complete Buy, White-Label Licensing, or Revenue Share. Request pricing directly from a listing or book a consultation — every model includes what's actually needed to launch, not just a source code drop.

04

Customize

Brand it, configure workflows, and connect it to your existing tools — either with your own team using the source you now own, or with Stack18's Product Customization service.

05

Launch

Go live on your own infrastructure in weeks, not the months or years a from-scratch build would take. Cloud and self-hosted deployment paths are documented on every listing.

06

Scale

Keep growing with ongoing engineering, integrations, and go-to-market support from Stack18's premium services team — engaged only if and when you need it.

Ownership models

Three ways to own and launch

Pick the model that fits your capital, goals, and appetite for risk — from full ownership to a lean revenue-share partnership.

Complete Buy

Own it outright

A one-time purchase with full ownership and source code — modify, resell, or commercialize freely.

  • Complete ownership
  • Source code & full IP transfer
  • One-time purchase, no recurring payments
  • Freedom to modify, resell, or commercialize
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Revenue Share

Start lean

Launch with minimal upfront investment and share an agreed percentage of revenue as you grow.

  • Minimal upfront investment
  • White-label under your own brand
  • Share an agreed % of revenue
  • Continuous platform improvements
  • Ideal for agencies & new founders
Ask about eligibility

You can start with Revenue Share or White-Label Licensing and move to Complete Buy later — prior investment is credited toward the upgrade where applicable.

Common questions

How long does the whole process typically take?

Most buyers go from discovery to launch in 2-6 weeks, depending on how much customization is needed.

Do I have to use Stack18's services to customize and launch?

No, customization and launch support are optional. Many buyers handle these steps with their own team.

What happens after I buy — is Stack18 involved at all?

You get full ownership at purchase. Stack18's involvement afterward is entirely opt-in, through premium services.

What's the difference between Complete Buy and White-Label Licensing?

Complete Buy is a one-time purchase that transfers full source code and IP to you, with no recurring payments. White-Label Licensing is a monthly fee to run the platform under your brand — Stack18 retains the underlying IP and you can't resell ownership.

How does Revenue Share actually work?

You launch with minimal or no upfront cost and share an agreed percentage of ongoing revenue with Stack18 instead. It's evaluated case by case and best suited to agencies, consultants, and new founders starting lean.

Can I switch pricing models later?

Yes. You can start with Revenue Share or White-Label Licensing and move to Complete Buy later — prior investment is credited toward the upgrade where applicable.

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