What is BuiltByMe?
BuiltByMe is a curated discovery platform that highlights products built by independent makers and solo founders. It combines a leaderboard, weekly competitions, and category-based rankings to surface innovative tools across SaaS, AI, productivity, and finance. Makers can submit their creations, gain visibility through newsletter features and social promotion, and compete for top spots in weekly rounds. For users, itâs a streamlined way to find cutting-edge solutions without wading through noise.
Who it's for
- Indie makers and solo founders who want a launchpad to showcase their products and compete for weekly recognition.
- Early adopters and tech enthusiasts looking for fresh, independently built tools in AI, productivity, and finance.
- Product hunters and curators who enjoy tracking rising projects and supporting the creator economy.
Key features
Weekly competitions with real rewards
Each week, products compete for the top spot. The winner receives a newsletter feature and X promotion, giving indie projects a meaningful visibility boost without requiring a paid ad budget.
Live leaderboard and rankings
Products are ranked in real time by upvotes, with a clear âThis Weekâ view showing whoâs leading. Categories like AI tools, productivity, and directories help users filter by interest.
Maker profiles and submission system
Makers can submit their products directly, with their name attached to each listing. This builds a transparent, human-centered catalog where every tool has a known creator behind it.
Category-based discovery
Beyond the weekly competition, products are organized by type â SaaS, AI, productivity, finance, and more â making it easy to browse for specific needs without relying on search alone.
What stands out
A home for those who build on their own
BuiltByMe is built around the solo creator, not the funded startup. The weekly competition format turns discovery into a game, and the newsletter + X promotion reward gives indie makers a tangible incentive to participate. Unlike general directories, it focuses exclusively on independent builders, creating a tight-knit ecosystem where every product has a story.
Worth checking out ifâŠ
Youâre an indie maker looking for a free, low-friction way to get your product in front of an engaged audience â or a user who prefers discovering tools from real people rather than faceless companies. BuiltByMe is especially useful if you enjoy weekly leaderboards and want to support the next wave of solo-built innovation.
