# BuiltByMe vs Ftify

> BuiltByMe is the better fit for makers who want a curated listing, a weekly leaderboard slot and free SEO tools, and who accept a long free queue or pay $9 once to skip it. Ftify suits makers with a SaaS product or a mobile app who want a quick setup, a dofollow link with its badge, or a $5 fast-track within 12 hours.

BuiltByMe and Ftify are both directories where indie makers list what they built. They differ in scope and in how a free listing works.

BuiltByMe is curated and limited to products from solo founders and small bootstrapped teams. It runs a weekly leaderboard and offers 18 free SEO tools. Ftify covers indie SaaS and mobile apps, fills in listing details from a pasted link, and ranks by votes only.

## At a glance

| | BuiltByMe | Ftify |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Directory of products built by indie makers and solo founders | Launch your SaaS or app free, ranked by votes not money |
| Free plan | Yes, free plan | Yes, free plan |
| Pricing | 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. | 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. |
| Also covers | directory, product launches, backlinks, maker community, upvoting | startup directory, launch directory, saas directory, mobile app directory, dofollow link |
| Page | https://another.directory/tools/builtbyme | https://another.directory/tools/ftify |
| Website | https://builtbyme.io | https://ftify.com |

Both do: free listing

## 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.

## Who Ftify is for

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.

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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.