Answers for buyers and sellers on Softship — Ethiopia’s software marketplace.
A marketplace where developers in Ethiopia list software, source code, and digital products. Buyers browse listings and contact sellers directly — Softship connects you; it does not sit in the middle of the deal.
No. Payment and delivery are arranged between you and the seller (Telebirr, bank transfer, cash, etc.). Always agree on price, delivery, and refund terms before you pay.
Open a listing and use Message or Call. You can also visit the seller profile to see their other listings and reviews.
Screenshots and live demo (if available), license terms (personal vs commercial, resale), refund policy on the listing, seller reviews, and whether the seller is verified. Save screenshots of what was promised.
Depends on the listing — common options include private GitHub repo, download link, ZIP archive, or email. Confirm the delivery method with the seller before payment.
Logged-in users can leave a star rating and written review on a listing after using it. Read reviews to see what other buyers said — not just the star average.
Only if you accept the risk. Prefer listings with screenshots and a live demo link. Try the product when you can.
Each listing shows what you can do with the code: personal use, commercial use, modification, and resale. Standard is usually personal only; Extended often allows commercial use. Custom terms are written on the listing.
The seller sets the refund window on each listing (none, 7, 14, or 30 days). Agree on this before you pay. Softship does not hold money and cannot force a refund for off-platform payments.
The seller completed Softship’s identity verification. It helps you know who you are dealing with — still read reviews and check the listing details yourself.
Contact the seller first. If that fails, report the issue via Contact or Help with the listing URL, messages, and payment proof. We can warn or remove sellers who break the rules.
Use Contact with the listing link and a short description. Do not send money if something feels off — missing demos, unclear license, or pressure to pay outside agreed terms.
Create an account, complete seller onboarding (profile + verification), choose a subscription plan, then create a listing with screenshots, license terms, refund policy, and demo link if you have one.
Subscriptions cover listing slots and platform access. See Pricing in the footer for current plans.
Clear title, screenshots, live demo when possible, honest license and refund terms, accurate price in ETB, and a short description of what the buyer gets. Good listings get fewer disputes.
Still stuck? Contact us or read the Terms of Service.
