Yclas

What Yclas does

Yclas, operated by Microclass Software, Inc. and headquartered in London with a US-domiciled corporate entity, is a cloud-based Marketplace as a Service (MaaS) platform founded in 2009 that enables non-technical users to launch classifieds and niche marketplace websites without coding. The platform provides a drag-and-drop website builder, 14 mobile-friendly customizable themes, custom fields, multi-payment gateway integrations (PayPal, Stripe, and 14+ others), and native iOS and Android applications, alongside a self-hosted deployment option for technical users requiring greater control. Since founding, Yclas has accumulated 8,500+ live websites, 19M+ listings, and 322M+ pages served globally, with localized sites in English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, and French. The platform maintains a 99% uptime guarantee and integrates with Google Maps, PayPal, Stripe, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Google Analytics.

Yclas operates a freemium SaaS model: a free tier with essential marketplace tools, a 15-day free trial without a credit card requirement, and premium subscription plans adding custom ads, premium themes, social login, and custom domain support. Secondary revenue streams include professional services for marketplace software development, SEO, and AI development, plus a Free for Education program offering universities free access. Go-to-market is primarily product-led growth targeting entrepreneurs, SMBs, and niche marketplace operators, supplemented by a sales-assisted enterprise motion, an affiliate program for partner referrals, and a self-hosted option. Customer segments include real estate brokerages, car dealers, job boards, general marketplaces, and education institutions.

The company is bootstrapped and founder-led, with Carlos serving as President and Chema Garrido as CTO, supported by a lean team of approximately nine members covering senior development, iOS/Android development, system administration, marketing, customer support, and legal/accounting. No external venture capital, private equity, or institutional investment is disclosed, and the company appears to have been self-funded since 2009. The operating posture is that of an established but small bootstrapped SaaS, balancing incremental product expansion, multi-language localization, and education-vertical development against a constrained headcount and absence of fresh capital.

Name

Yclas

Legal name

Microclass Software, Inc.

Website

https://yclas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Yclas is a bootstrapped Marketplace-as-a-Service SaaS platform, founded in 2009, that enables non-technical entrepreneurs, SMBs, and universities to launch classifieds and niche marketplace websites without coding via a freemium subscription model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marketplace as a Service (MaaS) Platform

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Low-Code/No-Code Application Platforms (HDAEAKAA)

Keywords

• Classifieds website builder
• Marketplace as a service
• No-code marketplace platform
• Online classifieds software
• Multi-vendor marketplace SaaS

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscription (Premium Plans): Premium plans with enhanced features including custom ads, premium themes, social login, and custom domain. Free version available with basic functionality.
2. Professional Services: Custom software development and SEO services for marketplace operators needing specialized implementations
3. Education Program: Free platform access for educational institutions (universities), monetized through potential future upsells

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Yclas is a cloud-based Marketplace as a Service (MaaS) platform that lets users create and launch online classifieds and marketplace websites in under a minute without coding. It offers a drag-and-drop builder, 14 customizable mobile-friendly themes, custom fields, 16+ payment gateway integrations, native iOS/Android apps, social login, custom domain support, and a self-hosted deployment option. The company monetizes through freemium/premium subscriptions and professional services, serving entrepreneurs, SMBs, universities, and enterprise clients globally.

Product overview

Yclas is a cloud-based Marketplace as a Service (MaaS) platform that provides a unified ecosystem for creating online classifieds and marketplace websites. The core product is the Yclas SaaS platform, which enables users to build marketplaces in under a minute. The platform includes customizable templates (14 themes), management tools, and custom fields functionality. Optional add-ons include the Self-hosted deployment option for users requiring greater server control, and native iOS and Android mobile apps that extend marketplace access to mobile devices. Users can also leverage built-in integrations with payment gateways (PayPal, Stripe, and others), social platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), mapping (Google Maps), and analytics (Google Analytics) to create fully-featured online marketplaces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Yclas Marketplace Platform (MaaS) Cloud-based Marketplace as a Service (MaaS) platform that enables users to create and launch online classifieds and marketplace websites in under a minute without coding, including drag-and-drop builder, custom fields, payment gateways, and management tools. Targets entrepreneurs, SMBs, and enterprise marketplace operators.
• Yclas Self-Hosted Self-hosted version of the Yclas marketplace software that allows technical users to deploy and run the platform on their own servers for greater control and customization.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8,500+ live websites created
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered showcase and core.

• Motor Gear TradershowcaseStrategic or Co-development PartnerYclas partnered with Motor Gear Trader to create an automotive parts marketplace. Yclas supports startups through phases of launching online marketplaces, including initial strategy planning, development roadmaps, AI development, and management services, particularly during early investor funding rounds.
• Google MapscoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Google Maps for location-based features in marketplace listings
• PayPalcoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment gateway integration enabling PayPal transactions on Yclas marketplaces
• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment gateway integration enabling Stripe credit card processing on marketplaces

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Wix: Wix is a broad no-code website builder with extensive templates, payments, and app marketplace. Comparable as a broader incumbent that overlaps with Yclas on SMB website creation, themes, and self-serve SaaS — though Wix is not specialized for marketplaces/classifieds.
• Squarespace: Squarespace is a broad website builder with templates, commerce tools, and design-led positioning. Overlaps with Yclas on SMB website creation and template-driven customization, but does not specialize in marketplace/classifieds functionality.
• Shopify: Shopify is a leading commerce platform with multi-vendor marketplace capabilities via apps and Shopify Plus. Comparable as a broader incumbent in SMB online commerce, with overlapping payment integrations and theme ecosystems — though Shopify is not a classifieds-first platform.

Direct peers

• Arcadier: Arcadier provides a marketplace-as-a-service platform for building B2B, B2C, and P2P marketplaces. Comparable to Yclas in core offering (no-code marketplace builder), target customer (entrepreneurs and enterprises), and SaaS delivery model.
• Osclass: Osclass is an open-source classifieds platform enabling users to launch sites for jobs, real estate, and general listings. Directly comparable to Yclas on classifieds use cases, themes, and SMB/entrepreneur customer base.
• Sharetribe: Sharetribe is a direct competitor offering a no-code SaaS platform for building online marketplaces, with a freemium model and payment gateway integrations. Closely overlaps Yclas on product positioning, target SMB marketplace operators, and PLG motion.
• Yo!Kart: Yo!Kart is a multi-vendor eCommerce and marketplace platform with self-hosted and SaaS deployment options. Comparable to Yclas on marketplace-as-a-service positioning, vertical use cases, and SMB target segment.
• CS-Cart Multi-Vendor: CS-Cart offers a multi-vendor marketplace platform with themes, payment integrations, and admin tools. Directly comparable to Yclas on feature set (themes, payments, custom fields) and customer profile (SMB marketplace operators).

Emerging players

• Mirakl: Mirakl is an enterprise marketplace platform enabling retailers and B2B operators to launch third-party seller marketplaces. Comparable to Yclas in marketplace-as-a-service delivery model but targets enterprise/retailer customers rather than SMB/entrepreneur segment.
• Marketplacer: Marketplacer provides marketplace SaaS for retailers and brands to extend into third-party seller models. Comparable to Yclas on marketplace platform delivery but addresses a higher-end, enterprise-adjacent customer profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/yclascom
• Xx.com/Yclascom
• Instagraminstagram.com/yclas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pen-mutual-financial-service

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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