Builtbyindies
A weekly launch platform where indie hackers launch products, get upvotes and feedback from makers, and keep a permanent listing.
What is Builtbyindies?
Builtbyindies is a launch platform for indie hackers. Makers submit a product with a name, tagline, logo and a few screenshots, then go live during a launch week where other makers can upvote, comment and share feedback. Launches are published in small weekly batches, so each product stays on the launchpad all week in front of makers and early users.
The platform is aimed at indie hackers and solo founders who want visibility on launch day, practical feedback from people who ship their own products, and a listing that keeps working afterward. Each product gets a permanent page that is indexed by Google and is set up for AI search. A buildlog lets makers post updates so people who found them on launch day can follow what they ship next.
What sets it apart is the focus on makers giving feedback to each other, plus a free entry tier. Standard launches are free and join the queue for the next open week. Paid one-time options, Plus at $9 and Featured at $19, add faster scheduling, a dofollow link, homepage spotlight time and a blog post, with no subscriptions. The top three products in a launch week receive a badge and a dofollow link.
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