# BuiltByMe vs Uneed

> BuiltByMe is the better fit for solo founders who want a small, curated list, a weekly contest and fixed one-time prices of $9 or $19. Uneed fits makers who want a dated launch day with daily rankings, a paid skip-the-line option and a much larger audience of listed products. Its prices are not stated in the data.

BuiltByMe and Uneed are both places where makers list a product for a backlink and some exposure. They differ in scope and pace.

BuiltByMe is a curated directory for indie makers and solo founders. It runs a weekly leaderboard and says VC-backed companies and agencies are not listed. Paid plans are $9 or $19, one-time. Uneed is a daily launch platform that lists more than 10,000 products. It adds reviews, alternatives pages and a free read-only API.

## At a glance

| | BuiltByMe | Uneed |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Directory of products built by indie makers and solo founders | Daily product launch platform and directory for makers |
| 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. Makers can launch for free through a waiting line, or pay for a Skip-the-Waiting-Line launch on a chosen date. Specific prices are not stated on the pages provided. |
| Also covers | directory, free listing | startup directory, product reviews |
| Page | https://another.directory/tools/builtbyme | https://another.directory/tools/uneed |
| Website | https://builtbyme.io | https://www.uneed.best |

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

## 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 Uneed is for

Founders, indie makers and small software teams who want exposure for a new product, a backlink and early feedback. It also suits people who browse new tools and apps and want to vote on or review them.

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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.