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| # | Project | Category / model | Reported revenue | Evidence | GitHub ⓘ | Save and compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Formgrid Receive form submissions and manage follow-up without building a dedicated backend. Researched profileOpen source |
Forms & surveysOpen-source + freemium hosted SaaS | $86MRR · Unspecified $The founder's current operating snapshot in the May 16, 2026 post; exact financial extraction day unstated. | Founder disclosureChecked Oct 19, 2026 | — | |
| 02 | PublishingOpen source + hosted | $929,198Monthly run rate · USDUndated public dashboard | Company disclosureChecked Oct 18, 2026 | ☆ 55,562 | ||
| 03 | Healthchecks.io Alerts when a scheduled job or backup fails to check in on time. Researched profileOpen source |
Developer toolsOpen source + hosting | $26,000MRR · USDOfficial MRR snapshot updated October 2, 2026 | Company disclosureChecked Oct 19, 2026 | — | |
| 04 | AnalyticsOpen source + hosted | $500,000ARR · USDHistorical milestone: October 2021 | Company disclosureChecked Oct 18, 2026 | ☆ 29,541 | ||
| 05 | Rybbit Open-source web and product analytics with a paid managed cloud service. Researched profileOpen source |
AnalyticsOpen source + subscription | ≈ $5,000MRR · Unspecified $February 9, 2026 founder milestone | Founder disclosureChecked Oct 19, 2026 | — |
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A 2021 account connects slow early progress with community participation and a widely read article, while leaving causality bounded.
Company disclosure · Original disclosure
Sources checked Oct 18, 2026
Ghost offers a documented example of a free core product supported by paid operations, with a nonprofit structure shaping the business.
Company disclosure · Original disclosure
Sources checked Oct 21, 2026
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