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$30K /mo

Middle half earn $20K – $100K/mo

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Automated customer support agents

AI-native platform for automating customer support with intent-driven precision

usefini.com

$200K /mo Reported

No-code admin panel builder

Instantly generate professional PHP MySQL admin panels, no coding required.

phpcrudgenerator.com

$1K /mo Reported

Automated seo optimization tool

Automated SEO — On-Page Optimizations, Automated Internal Links & Compliant Accessibility

seojuice.io

$8K /mo Reported

Ai-powered sms marketing tool

AI-Powered SMS Marketing for Shopify Stores

txtcartapp.com

$90K /mo Reported

AI customer support chatbot

AI chatbot builder for seamless customer support

myaskai.com

$20K /mo Reported

Affordable all-in-one crm

Affordable FaaS CRM and customer support for SMBs.

onehash.ai

$10K /mo Reported

Email prioritization tool

Email management tool batching messages for focused productivity.

mailmanhq.com

$30K /mo Reported

Sales follow-up automation tool

Sales automation software for time-strapped entrepreneurs.

closem.ai

$30K /mo Reported

Nightlife event booking app

Nightlife reservations and ticketing app.

app.discotech.me

$200K /mo Reported

Social media management tool

Social media management tool for global businesses.

napoleoncat.com

$100K /mo Reported

Custom shipping label creator

Custom shipping labels with built-in advertising solutions.

ladels.com

$20K /mo Reported

Amazon inventory transfer tool

Shopify apps for Amazon-fulfillment integration.

bytestand.com

$70K /mo Reported

Replacement parts marketplace

Affordable replacement parts for household accessories.

thinkcrucial.com

$100K /mo Reported

AI video creator studio

AI video editor simplifying content creation for everyone

captions.ai

$30K /mo Estimated

All-in-one business software

Open-source ERP platform with integrated business apps

odoo.com

$50M /mo Estimated

Ai-driven visitor insight tool

AI-driven customer insights platform for marketers.

krateo.ai

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Ai-powered customer support chatbot

AI-powered customer support platform enhancing retention and reducing churn.

chatiq.ai

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AI-powered short video editor

AI tool for rapid short-form video editing

submagic.co

$400K /mo Estimated

Idea	Revenue	Model	Growth	Customers	Tools	Details	Solo score A 0–100 estimate of how well-suited a business is to being run solo (or very lean). It blends team leanness, business model, growth channels, capital intensity, revenue per operator, tooling leverage and recency into one score. Higher = more solopreneur-friendly.
Automated customer support agents usefini.com AI-native platform for automating customer support with intent-driven precision	$200K /mo Reported	SaaS +1	Flea market sales Lead magnets +1	Growing technology busi... +2		Founded 2022 · 8 people · Amsterdam, Netherlands	57	Build this
No-code admin panel builder phpcrudgenerator.com Instantly generate professional PHP MySQL admin panels, no coding required.	$1K /mo Reported	Digital Products & Courses +3	SEO Email marketing +1	Small businesses +6		Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $400 to start	75	Build this
Automated seo optimization tool seojuice.io Automated SEO — On-Page Optimizations, Automated Internal Links & Compliant Accessibility	$8K /mo Reported	SaaS +1	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Growing technology busi... +3	GO +5	Founded 2024 · 2 co-founders · Built in 20 days	79	Build this
Ai-powered sms marketing tool txtcartapp.com AI-Powered SMS Marketing for Shopify Stores	$90K /mo Reported	Subscription +2	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Ecommerce Sellers +6	+30	Founded 2019 · 7 people · $30K to start	63	Build this
AI customer support chatbot myaskai.com AI chatbot builder for seamless customer support	$20K /mo Reported	Subscription +2	Word of mouth SEO +1	SaaS Businesses +5	CA FI +20	Founded 2023 · 2 co-founders · $100 to start	77	Build this
Affordable all-in-one crm onehash.ai Affordable FaaS CRM and customer support for SMBs.	$10K /mo Reported	SaaS +2	Affiliate program Advertising on social media +1	Small businesses +16	+3	Founded 2020 · 7 people · $10K to start	59	Build this
Email prioritization tool mailmanhq.com Email management tool batching messages for focused productivity.	$30K /mo Reported	Subscription +2	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Busy Professionals +12	PR +23	Founded 2020 · 5 people · $30K to start	67	Build this
Sales follow-up automation tool closem.ai Sales automation software for time-strapped entrepreneurs.	$30K /mo Reported	Subscription +3	Affiliate program Advertising on social media +1	Coaches +18	+15	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · Clearwater, Florida, United States, United States	71	Build this
Nightlife event booking app app.discotech.me Nightlife reservations and ticketing app.	$200K /mo Reported	Marketplace +4	Affiliate program Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Nightlife Enthusiasts +12	+6	Founded 2013 · 20 people · $500K to start	45	Build this
Social media management tool napoleoncat.com Social media management tool for global businesses.	$100K /mo Reported	Subscription +2	Advertising on social media Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Marketing Agencies +4	+37	Founded 2013 · 44 people · $50K to start	61	Build this
Custom shipping label creator ladels.com Custom shipping labels with built-in advertising solutions.	$20K /mo Reported	Subscription +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Online sellers on platf... +6	+11	Founded 2020 · 4 people · $50K to start	65	Build this
Amazon inventory transfer tool bytestand.com Shopify apps for Amazon-fulfillment integration.	$70K /mo Reported	Software as a service +1	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	E-commerce Brands +3	+34	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · $50K to start	85	Build this
Replacement parts marketplace thinkcrucial.com Affordable replacement parts for household accessories.	$100K /mo Reported	E Commerce +3	SEO Email marketing +1	Online Stores +7	+19	Founded 2008 · Solo founder · Fort Lee, New Jersey, USA, United States	75	Build this
AI video creator studio captions.ai AI video editor simplifying content creation for everyone	$30K /mo Estimated	Subscription +2	SEO Organic social media +1	Content Creators +2		Founded 2020 · 60 people · Built in 3 days	63	Build this
All-in-one business software odoo.com Open-source ERP platform with integrated business apps	$50M /mo Estimated	Subscription +2	Word of mouth Partnerships +1	Small and Medium-Sized ... +2		Founded 2005 · 5,000 people · $3M to start	63	Build this
Ai-driven visitor insight tool krateo.ai AI-driven customer insights platform for marketers.	—	SaaS	Email List Growth	Marketers +2	CU	Founded 2022 · Solo founder · Marketing	75	Build this
C Ai-powered customer support chatbot chatiq.ai AI-powered customer support platform enhancing retention and reducing churn.	—	SaaS	SEO Organic social media	Small to Medium Enterpr... +2	GM CH	Founded 2023 · Solo founder · Built in 180 days	86	Build this
AI-powered short video editor submagic.co AI tool for rapid short-form video editing	$400K /mo Estimated ▲ 400% · 24 mo	Customization services +7	SEO Organic social media	Content Creators +5	LO	Founded 2023 · 10 people · Built in 30 days	73	Build this

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