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8 projects matching “Bootstrapped”

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01
Bannerbear

Template-driven image and video API

Researched profile
MarketingSubscription ≈ $50,000MRR · USDHistorical milestone: July 2023 Company disclosureChecked Oct 18, 2026 —
02
Dirstarter

A Next.js source-code starter kit for building directory websites.

Researched profile
Developer toolsOne-time software license purchases ≈ $5,000Monthly revenue · Unspecified $Monthly amount reported in the February 5, 2026 founder interview; exact measurement cutoff unstated Founder disclosureChecked Oct 20, 2026 —
03
Kommodo

Record a work process and turn the recording into reusable guides and searchable documentation.

Researched profile
ProductivityFreemium subscription SaaS ≥ $10,000MRR · Unspecified $A five-figure MRR disclosed in the March 17, 2026 interview; represented by its 10,000 lower bound, not an exact amount. Founder disclosure, lower boundChecked Oct 19, 2026 —
04
Leadverse

Reddit prospect discovery and outreach workflows for businesses looking for people already expressing a relevant need.

Researched profile
Marketing toolsSubscription SaaS ≈ $3,300MRR · Unspecified $Current recurring run rate in the August 2026 founder interview Founder disclosureChecked Oct 19, 2026 —
05
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 —
06
Pckgr

Automate recurring application management for IT teams and managed service providers.

Researched profile
SoftwareMonthly and annual device-capacity subscriptions > $1,000,000ARR · Unspecified $Over 1M ARR reported in the July 14, 2026 interview; exact accounting cutoff unspecified Founder disclosure in interviewChecked Oct 20, 2026 —
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Plausible

A compact analytics product with a public codebase.

Researched profileOpen source
AnalyticsOpen source + hosted $500,000ARR · USDHistorical milestone: October 2021 Company disclosureChecked Oct 18, 2026 ☆ 29,541
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Tally

Build a form as naturally as writing a document.

Researched profile
ProductivityFree + paid ≈ $6,000,000ARR · USDMilestone disclosed September 2026 Company disclosureChecked Oct 18, 2026 —

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