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An Alibaba alternative: reach buyers directly
On Alibaba.com, suppliers list products and compete for buyers who search the marketplace. Xporta finds importers and distributors that fit your product and reaches the people who decide, directly.
| ALIBABA.COM | XPORTA | |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Marketplace where buyers search suppliers and post RFQs | Agent that finds and reaches buyers |
| Competition | Many suppliers side by side | Your own outreach to buyers you choose |
| Who you reach | Buyers who come to the marketplace | Importers, distributors and retailers in any market |
| Follow-up | In the marketplace chat | Email, LinkedIn and WhatsApp, with meetings booked |
| How you pay | Supplier memberships such as Gold Supplier | Free to start, pay as you go, or monthly plans |
Use both
A marketplace listing helps buyers find you. Xporta helps you find the buyers who never browse marketplaces.
Questions
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Which countries can I reach?
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