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| # | Project | Category / model | Reported revenue | Evidence | GitHub ⓘ | Save and compare |
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| 01 | Feather Turn Notion writing into a hosted blog with custom domains and publishing features. Researched profile |
PublishingSubscription SaaS | $4,180MRR · Unspecified $Historical MRR milestone disclosed March 6, 2023 | founder-disclosedChecked Oct 19, 2026 | — | |
| 02 | OpenAlternative A discovery directory for open-source alternatives to proprietary software. Researched profile |
PublishingAdvertising + sponsorships + featured listings | ≈ $6,500MRR · Unspecified $Monthly amount reported in the February 5, 2026 founder interview; exact measurement cutoff unstated | Founder disclosureChecked Oct 20, 2026 | — |
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