BuiltByMe

BuiltByMe is a directory and weekly launch platform built around independent software makers. It connects people looking for useful tools with solo founders, bootstrapped developers, and small teams showcasing products they have built. Visitors can explore categories such as SaaS, AI tools, developer tools, productivity, marketing, design, and analytics to find products relevant to their work.

For makers, BuiltByMe provides a way to introduce a product and take part in an ongoing launch community. Founders can submit a product with its name, tagline, description, logo, and website, then choose a launch week. Public maker profiles bring their submitted products together and help visitors learn about the person behind the software.

Each week, launched products compete on a leaderboard through community upvotes. The competition runs from Monday through Sunday, with the top product receiving a newsletter feature and promotion on X. Past winners appear in the Spotlight archive, while permanent directory listings keep products available for discovery after launch week.

Community participation also contributes to Maker Points. Members can earn points by upvoting products, visiting product websites, leaving comments, and logging in daily. Higher reward tiers offer benefits such as Launch discounts or a free Launch plan, giving makers reasons to explore and support other products alongside promoting their own.

BuiltByMe offers free browsing and a free submission option. Optional paid plans provide additional launch or sponsorship features, and its directory submission service helps founders submit their product to other startup directories. The site also publishes launch guides and provides free SEO tools. Whether someone is searching for a new app or preparing to share a product, BuiltByMe offers a focused place to discover independent software and participate in the maker community.