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$20K /mo

Middle half earn $4K – $40K/mo

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Data visualization platform

"Modern data platform replacing traditional spreadsheets."

lycheedata.com

$10K/mo

Linkedin outreach automation

LinkedIn lead generation automation tool.

gocastanet.com

$60K/mo

Car sound simulation device

"Device transforming car speakers into engine simulators."

wrumersound.com

$40K/mo

AI personal finance app

Personal finance platform helping Britain get financially fit.

upthegains.co.uk

$6K/mo

Shopify bundle creator app

Shopify app for creating product bundles and offers.

en.widebundle.com

$50K/mo

Side hustle advice platform

Podcast and blog guiding side hustlers to success.

sidehustlenation.com

$40K/mo

Reddit audience research tool

Audience research tool for Reddit users

gummysearch.com

$1K/mo

AI-powered Twitter growth tool

All-in-one tool for Twitter audience growth.

tweethunter.io

$40K/mo

Micro-saas startup guidance

"Micro SaaS coaching for aspiring software entrepreneurs."

rickblyth.com

$10K/mo

Seo performance analysis tool

SAAS SEO software for webmasters and pros.

sheerseo.com

$30K/mo

Hollywood-quality special effects

Digital special effects toolkit for aspiring filmmakers.

bigfilms.shop

$60K/mo

Loyalty account tracker

Loyalty accounts and travel plans tracking tool.

awardwallet.com

$500K/mo

Cryptocurrency tax calculator

Cryptocurrency tax and portfolio tracker platform.

coinpanda.io

$40K/mo

Ai-powered video player

AI video player with searchable transcripts and navigation

ziotag.com

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Personal finance comparison tool

Personal finance blog guiding financial independence.

cashoverflow.com

$10K/mo

Website building video course

"DIY web design courses for aspiring entrepreneurs."

webdesigneracademy.com

$40K/mo

Motherhood support platform

Advice blog for overwhelmed toddler moms.

mommyenlightened.com

$3K/mo

Visa requirement aggregator

Visa List: Simplifying global visa requirements for travelers.

visalist.io

$20K/mo

Quirky baby apparel boutique

Edgy baby apparel with band and zine art designs.

babywit.com

$1K/mo

Online publication for insights

Online publication offering life-enhancing tips and insights.

millennialmoderator.com

$500/mo

WordPress client project portal

Client portal plugin for managing client projects.

client-portal.io

$4K/mo

Global travel search engine

Travel search engine for cheap global adventures.

skyalliance.co.uk

$3K/mo

Men's style guidance platform

Men’s style guidance for confident dressing.

effortlessgent.com

$9K/mo

Men's style advice site

Men's style and confidence website for shorter men

themodestman.com

$30K/mo

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.
L Data visualization platform lycheedata.com "Modern data platform replacing traditional spreadsheets."	$10K/mo	Subscription +3	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	SMBs +5	+7	Founded 2024 · Solo founder · $500 to start	87	Build this
Linkedin outreach automation gocastanet.com LinkedIn lead generation automation tool.	$60K/mo	SaaS +2	Affiliate program Advertising on social media +1	Consultants +3	AW +2	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $100 to start	89	Build this
Car sound simulation device wrumersound.com "Device transforming car speakers into engine simulators."	$40K/mo	E-commerce +1	Affiliate program SEO +1	Car Enthusiasts +1	FI +16	Founded 2022 · Solo founder · $3K to start	78	Build this
AI personal finance app upthegains.co.uk Personal finance platform helping Britain get financially fit.	$6K/mo	Affiliate marketing +4	Affiliate program Email marketing +1	Beginners +7	+36	Founded 2021 · 3 people · $30K to start	68	Build this
Shopify bundle creator app en.widebundle.com Shopify app for creating product bundles and offers.	$50K/mo	Subscription +2	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Ecommerce Sellers +1	+14	Founded 2020 · 6 people · $300 to start	71	Build this
Side hustle advice platform sidehustlenation.com Podcast and blog guiding side hustlers to success.	$40K/mo	Affiliate marketing +5	Word of mouth SEO +1	Side Hustlers +3	+4	Founded 2013 · Solo founder · $300 to start	79	Build this
Reddit audience research tool gummysearch.com Audience research tool for Reddit users	$1K/mo	SaaS +3	Word of mouth Referral Program +1	Early-stage Startups +5	CU +4	Founded 2021 · Solo founder · New York City, NY, USA, United States	71	Build this
AI-powered Twitter growth tool tweethunter.io All-in-one tool for Twitter audience growth.	$40K/mo	Subscription +2	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Founders +8	CU CA +11	Founded 2021 · 2 co-founders · Built in 7 days	82	Build this
Micro-saas startup guidance rickblyth.com "Micro SaaS coaching for aspiring software entrepreneurs."	$10K/mo	Affiliate marketing +6	Affiliate program Facebook Community +1	Niche Amazon Sellers +11	+32	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · Built in 90 days	81	Build this
Seo performance analysis tool sheerseo.com SAAS SEO software for webmasters and pros.	$30K/mo	SaaS +3	Pay Per Click Advertising SEO	Webmasters +3	CU	Founded 2007 · Solo founder · Built in 90 days	77	Build this
Hollywood-quality special effects bigfilms.shop Digital special effects toolkit for aspiring filmmakers.	$60K/mo	Digital downloads +2	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Aspiring Filmmakers +2		Founded 2015 · Solo founder · $10K to start	67	Build this
Loyalty account tracker awardwallet.com Loyalty accounts and travel plans tracking tool.	$500K/mo	Subscription +3	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Frequent Travelers Moni... +7	AW +33	Founded 2004 · 29 people · Bethlehem, Judea and Samaria, Palestinian Territory, United States	68	Build this
Cryptocurrency tax calculator coinpanda.io Cryptocurrency tax and portfolio tracker platform.	$40K/mo	Subscription +3	Word of mouth SEO	Cryptocurrency Traders +3	+5	Founded 2018 · 5 people · Oslo, Norway, Norway	76	Build this
Ai-powered video player ziotag.com AI video player with searchable transcripts and navigation	—	SaaS +3	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Content Marketers +5	+6	Founded 2019 · 4 co-founders · New Jersey, USA, United States	66	Build this
Personal finance comparison tool cashoverflow.com Personal finance blog guiding financial independence.	$10K/mo	Affiliate marketing +4	SEO Email marketing +1	Indian Consumers +10	CO RO	Founded 2015 · 7 people · Chandigarh, India, India	61	Build this
Website building video course webdesigneracademy.com "DIY web design courses for aspiring entrepreneurs."	$40K/mo	Course +2	Facebook Community Email marketing	New Online Business Owners +8	CO +50	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · $500 to start	87	Build this
Motherhood support platform mommyenlightened.com Advice blog for overwhelmed toddler moms.	$3K/mo	Blog +5	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	New Mothers Seeking Con... +5	CO TH +15	Founded 2018 · 2 people · Utah, USA, United States	65	Build this
Visa requirement aggregator visalist.io Visa List: Simplifying global visa requirements for travelers.	$20K/mo	Ads +3	SEO Organic social media	Travelers +3	CU +26	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $100 to start	87	Build this
Quirky baby apparel boutique babywit.com Edgy baby apparel with band and zine art designs.	$1K/mo	E-commerce +3	SEO Email marketing +1	Parents +4	+44	Founded 2004 · Solo founder · $900 to start	68	Build this
Online publication for insights millennialmoderator.com Online publication offering life-enhancing tips and insights.	$500/mo	Affiliate marketing +3	SEO Organic social media +1	Millennials +3	AW	Solo founder · Seattle, Washington, USA, United States · Other	67	Build this
WordPress client project portal client-portal.io Client portal plugin for managing client projects.	$4K/mo	Software license +2	Email marketing SEO	Freelancers +5		Founded 2016 · Solo founder · $5K to start	72	Build this
Global travel search engine skyalliance.co.uk Travel search engine for cheap global adventures.	$3K/mo	Affiliate marketing +2	Pay Per Click Advertising Email marketing +1	Travelers +4		Founded 2019 · Solo founder · England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom	63	Build this
Men's style guidance platform effortlessgent.com Men’s style guidance for confident dressing.	$9K/mo	Affiliate marketing +5	SEO Organic social media +1	Young Men Seeking Style... +4	CO +4	Founded 2009 · Solo founder · New York, New York, USA, United States	76	Build this
Men's style advice site themodestman.com Men's style and confidence website for shorter men	$30K/mo	Digital media +4	Affiliate program SEO	Men of Modest Height Se... +5	+20	Founded 2012 · 8 people · Tucson, Arizona, USA, United States	67	Build this

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