The first marketplace where unfinished projects find new life. Monetize your abandoned work or find the perfect head start for your next big idea.
Current platforms only serve finished products and live businesses. There's no marketplace for the 66% of software projects that get abandoned mid-development, representing billions in lost innovation and opportunity. Millions of hours of development work sit unused with no path to monetization or reuse.
RepoStache is the first marketplace specifically designed for unfinished code projects
83% of software developers suffer from workplace burnout, with 81% reporting increased burnout during the pandemic. Burned-out developers abandon projects they can no longer sustain.
31.1% of software projects are canceled before completion, while only 16.2% are completed on time and within budget. Around 66% of software projects fail entirely.
52.7% of software projects exceed their original budgets by 189%, causing abandonment mid-development. Developers lose months of work when funding runs out.
Current marketplaces focus exclusively on finished products or live businesses. Developers have absolutely zero viable options to recoup costs on unfinished work.
45% of features in completed software projects are never actually used. Abandoned projects often contain innovative solutions that could benefit other developers.
39% of project failures stem from poor requirements gathering after substantial development work. These projects contain valuable partial solutions despite misalignment.
Everything you need to connect, evaluate, and transact successfully. We've eliminated the friction, added the security, and built the tools that make buying and selling code projects actually enjoyable. Because when developers build for developers, things just work better.
Authenticate with GitHub OAuth and select repositories directly from your account. No manual uploads, no zip files, no hassle - just click and list your unfinished projects instantly.
Search for projects using React, Laravel, Python, or any framework you know. Filter by completion percentage, project complexity, and budget range to find exactly what matches your skills and interests
Discuss architecture decisions, code quality, and technical debt openly. Built-in messaging designed for developers to share technical details, not just negotiate price like other marketplaces.
Detailed project descriptions with tech stack, completion percentage, current features, and what's left to build. Clear screenshots, demo links, and honest assessments of project status - no marketing fluff.
Every developer has a different story. Whether you're pivoting from a failed startup, drowning in side projects, or racing to validate your next big idea - you're not alone. Our platform brings together developers from all backgrounds with different needs.
A tech entrepreneur who ran out of funding or lost a co-founder. They have 6-18 months of development work that's now sitting idle
A full-time developer with multiple side projects who realizes they'll never have time to finish everything they've started.
A non-technical founder with a budget who needs to validate their idea quickly without the time or cost of building from scratch.
Start connecting with the right people today. Whether you have projects gathering dust or you're searching for the perfect foundation to build upon, your next breakthrough is waiting.
Your abandoned projects could be someone else's perfect starting point. Pick the plan that matches your ambitions and turn those repos into revenue.
Everything you need to know about RepoStache.
RepoStache is a marketplace specifically designed for unfinished and abandoned code projects. We connect developers who have started projects they can't or don't want to finish with buyers who are looking for a head start on their own development work.
Sign up for RepoStache, connect your GitHub account, and create a listing for your project. You'll need to provide details about the project's completion status, technologies used, and set a price. Once approved, your project will be visible to potential buyers.
Almost any software project can be listed on RepoStache, including web applications, mobile apps, desktop software, games, plugins, and more. The only requirements are that you own the rights to the code and that the project is at least 30% complete but not actively maintained or developed.
Each project listing includes detailed information about the tech stack, completion status, features implemented, and known issues. You can view code samples, screenshots, and demos when available. Our messaging system also allows you to ask the seller specific questions before making a purchase.
After purchase, you'll receive full access to the project's repository, documentation, and any associated assets. The seller will transfer ownership rights to you, and you're free to continue development, modify, or use the code as you see fit. We also provide a 14-day support window where you can ask the seller questions about the codebase.
Yes, we offer a 7-day inspection period after purchase. If the project significantly differs from what was advertised or has undisclosed issues, you can request a refund. Our team will review each case individually to ensure fair resolution for both parties.
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