# Builtbyindies vs BuiltByMe

> Builtbyindies is the better fit for a maker who wants a dated launch, a dofollow link for a top-three finish and a buildlog for post-launch updates. BuiltByMe suits a maker who wants a lasting listing in a larger curated directory, a maker profile and free SEO tools. Its free queue runs well into 2027, so a paid plan may suit anyone in a hurry.

Builtbyindies and BuiltByMe both help indie makers get a product in front of other builders. Both sit in the marketing category, both run a Monday to Sunday weekly cycle, and both sell $9 and $19 one-time plans.

Builtbyindies runs launches in small weekly cohorts. The top three get a Product of the Week badge and a dofollow link, and a buildlog lets makers post updates. BuiltByMe is a curated directory with more than 675 approved products. Its free plan gives a NoFollow backlink, and it adds 18 free SEO tools.

## At a glance

| | Builtbyindies | BuiltByMe |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Weekly product launches and feedback for indie makers | Directory of products built by indie makers and solo founders |
| Free plan | Yes, free plan | Yes, free plan |
| Pricing | Freemium. Free launch with community scheduling, though the site says it may require karma. Premium is $9 one-time for 14 days on the homepage spotlight. Featured is $19 one-time for 30 days plus a blog post. No subscriptions. | Freemium. The free listing plan gives a NoFollow backlink and a place in a queue scheduled well into 2027. The Launch plan costs $9 one-time and the Sponsor plan costs $19 one-time. |
| Also covers | startup directory, indie hackers | directory, free listing |
| Page | https://another.directory/tools/builtbyindies | https://another.directory/tools/builtbyme |
| Website | https://builtbyindies.com | https://builtbyme.io |

Both do: product launches, maker community, upvoting, backlinks

## Who Builtbyindies is for

Solo founders and small teams who have a product to show and want early users, feedback from other makers and a backlink. It suits people comfortable with a community of fellow builders as the audience. Teams after a large mainstream audience may find the cohorts small by design.

## Who BuiltByMe is for

Indie makers and solo founders who want a listing, a backlink and a chance at weekly exposure for a product they built. It also suits people who want to find tools made by small independent teams. The site states that VC-backed companies and agencies are not listed.

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From Another Directory (https://another.directory), a directory of new software tools. Compares what the two sites say; it is not a review.