The indie startup directory · est. 2026

The proof
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ProofStories is a directory of 508 indie startups with $739K verified MRR and an editorial team that tells you which ones are worth your attention.

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LinkedGrow

LinkedGrow - AI-Powered LinkedIn Growth Platform LinkedGrow is the smart way to build your LinkedIn

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WebSEO

An open, non-profit Discord community where webmasters connect, collaborate and exchange backlinks.

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99helpers

99helpers.com is an AI-powered customer support platform

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QR Menu Ninja

Scan. View. Order-ready.

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The moves that already worked.

Tactical, narrow playbooks written by founders who actually shipped. Filter by goal, time-budget, or stage.

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Validate Demand & Problem-Solution FitFree

Realtime Keyword Monitoring for Reddit

Monitor Reddit for posts that mention the problem your startup solves using F5 Bot. Jump into relevant threads with helpful comments or direct messages. Start conversations that lead to product feedback, user interviews, or booked demos.Ask ChatGPT

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Generate Early Awareness & TrafficFree

Free/Freemium Tools for Startups

This is 150+ free and freemium tools founders can use across all startup functions, with links, category breakdowns, free-tier limits, and upgrade triggers.

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Generate Early Awareness & TrafficFree

Launching on Online Directories

Posting your startup in online directories puts your product in front of early adopters, investors, and the press who are actively looking for new ideas. It’s a fast, low-cost way to gain visibility, build social proof, and drive traffic to your site.

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