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93% founder-reported, the rest researched

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$10K+

$50K+

$100K+

$1M+

Median revenue

$30K /mo

Middle half earn $5K – $50K/mo

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Founder interview platform

Media platform showcasing founder success stories.

starterstory.com

$80K /mo Estimated

Website tool review platform

Website tool reviews for freelancers and small businesses.

tooltester.com

$100K /mo Reported

Affiliate wellness review site

Affiliate review site comparing mental health and wellness products

zenmasterwellness.com

$40K /mo Reported

Exclusive discounts on top trading tools and services.

saveontrading.com

$5K /mo Reported

Photography learning blog

"Blog teaching photography tips for aspiring photographers."

photographywith.com

$1K /mo Reported

Eco-friendly product reviews

Eco-friendly alternatives to plastic products.

blueoceansgreenearth.com

$200 /mo Reported

Online business growth guide

Blog sharing online business strategies and income reports

onehourprofessor.com

$40K /mo Reported

Online course comparison tool

Online course comparison search engine.

bestcourses.io

$100 /mo Reported

Book series order finder

"Book series order finder for avid readers."

orderofbooks.com

$50K /mo Reported

Digital marketing investment firm

Portfolio of web-based businesses and digital marketing services.

rejoinmedia.com

$40K /mo Reported

Budget wedding planning resource

"Wedding planning tips for budget-conscious couples."

thebudgetsavvybride.com

$10K /mo Reported

Healthy recipe blog

Healthy recipes blog for fitness enthusiasts.

masonfit.com

$30K /mo Reported

Printable sewing patterns shop

DIY sewing patterns and tutorials for creative women.

creativefashionblog.com

$10K /mo Reported

Personal finance comparison tool

Personal finance blog guiding financial independence.

cashoverflow.com

$10K /mo Reported

Hangover recovery supplements

"Post-drinking recovery supplements for a healthier tomorrow."

flyby.co

$200K /mo Reported

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.
Founder interview platform starterstory.com Media platform showcasing founder success stories.	$80K /mo Estimated ▼ 9% · 29 mo	Subscription +4	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Aspiring Entrepreneurs ... +8	+15	$100 to start · Tampa, United States · Education	92	Build this
Website tool review platform tooltester.com Website tool reviews for freelancers and small businesses.	$100K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +5	Email marketing SEO	Small Business Owners +2	+28	Founded 2009 · 9 people · $200 to start	74	Build this
Affiliate wellness review site zenmasterwellness.com Affiliate review site comparing mental health and wellness products	$40K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +4	SEO Affiliate program +1	Consumers +11	FI +32	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $500 to start	84	Build this
SO Exclusive discounts on top trading tools and services. saveontrading.com	$5K /mo Reported	Affiliate +1	SEO Email marketing +1	Enterprises Monitoring ... +2		Founded 2025 · Solo founder · $3K to start	67	Build this
Photography learning blog photographywith.com "Blog teaching photography tips for aspiring photographers."	$1K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +6	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Aspiring Photographers +2	AD FI +36	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · Built in 700 days	81	Build this
Eco-friendly product reviews blueoceansgreenearth.com Eco-friendly alternatives to plastic products.	$200 /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +5	Organic social media SEO +1	Eco-Conscious Consumers +7	GO +14	Founded 2021 · Solo founder · $700 to start	67	Build this
Online business growth guide onehourprofessor.com Blog sharing online business strategies and income reports	$40K /mo Reported	Digital Products & Courses +8	Affiliate program Outsourcing +1	Entrepreneurs Looking t... +9	TH +2	Founded 2014 · 3 people · $100 to start	71	Build this
Online course comparison tool bestcourses.io Online course comparison search engine.	$100 /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +4	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Online Learners +7	MA NE TA UP	Founded 2021 · 2 co-founders · Built in 180 days	64	Build this
Book series order finder orderofbooks.com "Book series order finder for avid readers."	$50K /mo Reported	Advertising +4	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Avid Readers +1		Founded 2011 · 8 people · $200K to start	62	Build this
Digital marketing investment firm rejoinmedia.com Portfolio of web-based businesses and digital marketing services.	$40K /mo Reported	Affiliate +7	Email marketing SEO +1	Job Seekers +3	+3	Founded 2019 · 5 people · $50K to start	65	Build this
Budget wedding planning resource thebudgetsavvybride.com "Wedding planning tips for budget-conscious couples."	$10K /mo Reported	Online publication +9	Brand Authenticity Organic social media +1	Couples Seeking Compreh... +7	+38	Founded 2008 · 2 people · Nashville, TN, USA, United States	76	Build this
Healthy recipe blog masonfit.com Healthy recipes blog for fitness enthusiasts.	$30K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +7	Word of mouth Organic social media +1	Fitness Enthusiasts +6	+4	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · $10K to start	77	Build this
Printable sewing patterns shop creativefashionblog.com DIY sewing patterns and tutorials for creative women.	$10K /mo Reported	Digital Products & Courses +7	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Creative Women +4	+3	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $50 to start	75	Build this
Personal finance comparison tool cashoverflow.com Personal finance blog guiding financial independence.	$10K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +4	SEO Email marketing +1	Indian Consumers +10	CO RO	Founded 2015 · 7 people · Chandigarh, India, India	61	Build this
Hangover recovery supplements flyby.co "Post-drinking recovery supplements for a healthier tomorrow."	$200K /mo Reported	E Commerce +7	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Health-Conscious Supple... +6	+3	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · New York, New York, USA, United States	77	Build this

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