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Builtbyindies vs Ftify

Which one fits

Builtbyindies is the better fit for makers who want a timed launch week, feedback from fellow builders and a buildlog for updates. Paid plans start at $9 one-time. Ftify is the better fit for a quick listing of a web product or an iOS or Android app, with Fast-track at $5 for going live within 12 hours and a free option that needs its badge.

Free plan
Builtbyindies Yes, free plan
Ftify Yes, free plan
Pricing
Builtbyindies Freemium
Ftify Freemium
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Builtbyindies and Ftify both help indie makers get a new product in front of people, and both offer a free listing. They differ in how a product gets seen.

Builtbyindies runs weekly cohorts from Monday to Sunday, UTC. The top three products by upvotes earn a Product of the Week badge and a dofollow link. Ftify is a directory for SaaS products and mobile apps. Paste a link and it fills in the details, and votes decide the ranking.

What it is

Builtbyindies
Weekly product launches and feedback for indie makers
Ftify
Launch your SaaS or app free, ranked by votes not money

Free plan

Builtbyindies
Yes, free plan
Ftify
Yes, free plan

Pricing

Builtbyindies
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.
Ftify
Freemium. Free listing with the Ftify badge, live within 15 days. Fast-track $5 one-time, live within 12 hours. Featured $24.99 for 1 month.

Who it is for

Builtbyindies
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.
Ftify
Indie makers and small teams launching a SaaS product or a mobile app. Also useful for people looking for new independent apps and tools to try. Not for anyone who wants to buy a higher organic rank or upvotes.

Highlights

Builtbyindies
Free launches join a queue for the next open weekly cohort. Top three products each week get a Product of the Week badge and a dofollow link. Permanent product page with description, pricing type, category, tech stack and maker. Buildlog for posting updates after launch. Premium is $9 one-time with 14 days on the homepage spotlight. Featured is $19 one-time with 30 days on the homepage and a blog post.
Ftify
Paste a link and Ftify fills in the name, tagline, description, logo and share image. Free listing with a permanent product page in Newly listed, categories and search. Dofollow link while the Ftify badge is on your site. Votes decide the ranking; organic order is never for sale. Featured products sit in their own labeled band, capped at 3 spots. Web products and iOS/Android apps in one place.

Listed

Builtbyindies
12 Oct 2026
Ftify
3 Nov 2026
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