A directory for indie-built startups
Find awesome projects built by indie developers.
How it works
Discover. Launch. Upvote.
We keep things simple and fast for indie developers.
Post your startup
Create a listing with a full-page screenshot, title and description. Submissions go to review.
Get discovered
Once approved, your listing is visible in the directory and shared with the community.
Climb the ranks
Collect upvotes from indie makers. Sponsor with Stripe for top placement.
Live directory
Fresh launches from indie devs
Screenshots are front-and-center, so you see the product at a glance.
InboxPilot
Smart inbox rules that write themselves.
Changelogr
Beautiful changelogs that convert users.
TinyInvoices
Send invoices in under 30 seconds.
Plans
Pricing built for indie makers
Promote your startup with sponsored placement. Admins can manage plans in the dashboard.
Plan
Sponsored Listing (30 days)
Top placement for 30 days
$50 / month
- Top of page for 30 days
- Sponsored badge
- Priority review
Why Startups.app?
Built with modern tooling
SvelteKit + Bun performance, Redis caching, WebP image optimization, and Stripe sponsorships.
Fast & minimal
Svelte runes, Tailwind v4, and elegant components.
Optimized screenshots
We convert uploads to WebP and generate small/large sizes automatically.
Secure auth
Email-based login with brute-force protection via Redis.
For indie devs
A community-first directory focused on small teams and solo makers.
Climb the ranks
Collect upvotes or sponsor to reach the top of the feed.
Analytics ready
Built-in event streams and optional GA when configured by admin.