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Solopreneur

Ideas for Solopreneurs

We scoured the internet for the biggest solopreneurs, and dug deep into their businesses.

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77 businesses

49% founder-reported, the rest researched

<$10K

$10K+

$50K+

$100K+

$1M+

Median revenue

$20K /mo

Middle half earn $4K – $80K/mo

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Founder interview platform

Media platform showcasing founder success stories.

starterstory.com

$80K /mo Estimated

Music production tool marketplace

E-commerce site selling music production software tools.

modernproducers.com

$200K /mo Reported

Email marketing for creators

Email marketing platform built for online creators

convertkit.com

$2M /mo Estimated

Online dating platform

Online dating platform for singles seeking meaningful connections.

pof.com

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Personal growth guidance

Personal development and business strategies for creators.

thedankoe.com

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Productivity-focused content creator

Creator education platform for aspiring YouTubers.

aliabdaal.com

$200K /mo Estimated

Every push-up becomes an attack in a camera-counted RPG.

pushup.quest

$800 /mo Reported

SaaS CV/resume builder

standout-cv.com

$400K /mo Reported

Shopping rewards optimizer

Google Flights for maximizing shopping rewards

getsavewise.com

$30K /mo Reported

Exam success software

Bessere Noten mit weniger Lernaufwand.

studyquick.io

$2K /mo Reported

High-quality health supplements

Health supplements brand championing cellular health and longevity.

allbe.ca

$100K /mo Reported

Weekly photo challenge community

Weekly photo challenges for creative growth.

52frames.com

$10K /mo Reported

Combat sports training platform

"Strength & conditioning membership for combat athletes."

sweetscienceoffighting.com

$8K /mo Reported

Ready-to-go training materials

"90-minute corporate courseware for busy trainers."

justninety.com

$5K /mo Reported

Stock trading education platform

"Stock option education for aspiring traders."

maxoptionstrading.com

$30K /mo Reported

Clairvoyant life coaching sessions

Clairvoyant life coaching with astrology and spiritual insights.

askhollyhall.com

$6K /mo Reported

Eco-friendly lingerie retailer

Eco-friendly lingerie and clothing for sensitive skin.

faeriesdance.com

$20K /mo Reported

Exclusive analytics for Ghost blogs

GDPR-compliant analytics for Ghost bloggers.

ghostboard.io

$500 /mo Reported

Browser-based creature hunting game

Free-to-play browser-based creature hunting MMORPG.

monstermmorpg.com

$200 /mo Reported

Interactive piano tutorial app

"Piano song tutorials app for music lovers."

onlinepianist.com

$70K /mo Reported

Streaming platform for artists

A global platform for authentic African music and film.

vwaza.com

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Social media management tool

Social media management tool for global businesses.

napoleoncat.com

$100K /mo Reported

Mindfulness-based test prep software

Mindfulness-based test prep platform for students.

granite-education.com

$30K /mo Reported

Group self-discovery journeys

Community platform for self-discovery and personal growth courses.

weare-justus.com

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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
Music production tool marketplace modernproducers.com E-commerce site selling music production software tools.	$200K /mo Reported	E Commerce +6	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Independent Musicians +4	+20	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · $500 to start	60	Build this
Email marketing for creators convertkit.com Email marketing platform built for online creators	$2M /mo Estimated	Subscription +2	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Content Creators +2		Founded 2013 · 82 people · $5K to start	58	Build this
Online dating platform pof.com Online dating platform for singles seeking meaningful connections.	—	Advertising +1	Organic social media Great customer service +1	Singles +6	CU	Founded 2003 · Solo founder · $1K to start	81	Build this
Personal growth guidance thedankoe.com Personal development and business strategies for creators.	—	Services +2	Email marketing SEO +1	Entrepreneurs +2	CO	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · $500 to start	84	Build this
Productivity-focused content creator aliabdaal.com Creator education platform for aspiring YouTubers.	$200K /mo Estimated	Brick & mortar +5	Word of mouth SEO +1	Content Creators +2	KA PO	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · London, UK, United Kingdom	82	Build this
Every push-up becomes an attack in a camera-counted RPG. pushup.quest	$800 /mo Reported	Freemium +2	Pay Per Click Advertising Organic social media +1	Gamers Struggling with ...		Founded 2026 · Solo founder · Astana, Kazakhstan	74	Build this
SaaS CV/resume builder standout-cv.com	$400K /mo Reported	Subscription +2	SEO Press +1	Small businesses +4	SA	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · $100 to start	88	Build this
Shopping rewards optimizer getsavewise.com Google Flights for maximizing shopping rewards	$30K /mo Reported	Subscription +3	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	AI/Software Startup Leads +1	GO GI	Founded 2025 · Solo founder · $10K to start	78	Build this
S Exam success software studyquick.io Bessere Noten mit weniger Lernaufwand.	$2K /mo Reported	Subscription +1	SEO Email marketing +1	Non-lawyers creating co... +2	GO +12	Founded 2023 · Solo founder · $3K to start	79	Build this
High-quality health supplements allbe.ca Health supplements brand championing cellular health and longevity.	$100K /mo Reported	E-commerce +4	Advertising on social media Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Health-Conscious Indivi... +1	+37	Founded 2001 · Solo founder · Richmond, BC, Canada, Canada	74	Build this
Weekly photo challenge community 52frames.com Weekly photo challenges for creative growth.	$10K /mo Reported	Membership +4	Word of mouth Facebook Community +1	Photography Enthusiasts +4	+9	Founded 2011 · Solo founder · $500 to start	82	Build this
Combat sports training platform sweetscienceoffighting.com "Strength & conditioning membership for combat athletes."	$8K /mo Reported	Subscription +6	Email marketing SEO	Martial Artists +5	+18	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $100 to start	81	Build this
Ready-to-go training materials justninety.com "90-minute corporate courseware for busy trainers."	$5K /mo Reported	Digital product +5	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Professional Trainers +2	+13	Founded 2022 · Solo founder · $20K to start	76	Build this
Stock trading education platform maxoptionstrading.com "Stock option education for aspiring traders."	$30K /mo Reported	Community +6	Pay Per Click Advertising Organic social media +1	Aspiring Traders +10	+7	Founded 2020 · 6 people · $4K to start	68	Build this
Clairvoyant life coaching sessions askhollyhall.com Clairvoyant life coaching with astrology and spiritual insights.	$6K /mo Reported	Services +5	Word of mouth Facebook Community +1	Individuals Seeking Per... +1	+3	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $200 to start	70	Build this
Eco-friendly lingerie retailer faeriesdance.com Eco-friendly lingerie and clothing for sensitive skin.	$20K /mo Reported	E Commerce +4	Email marketing SEO +1	Eco-Conscious Consumers +3		Founded 2005 · 2 people · $50K to start	50	Build this
Exclusive analytics for Ghost blogs ghostboard.io GDPR-compliant analytics for Ghost bloggers.	$500 /mo Reported	SaaS +3	Word of mouth SEO +1	Ghost Bloggers +7	PR +8	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $200 to start	73	Build this
Browser-based creature hunting game monstermmorpg.com Free-to-play browser-based creature hunting MMORPG.	$200 /mo Reported	Digital Products & Courses +6	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Gamers +3	CU	Founded 2009 · Solo founder · $100 to start	69	Build this
Interactive piano tutorial app onlinepianist.com "Piano song tutorials app for music lovers."	$70K /mo Reported	Subscription +3	Word of mouth SEO +1	Music Learners +8	+4	Founded 2010 · 8 people · $10K to start	64	Build this
Streaming platform for artists vwaza.com A global platform for authentic African music and film.	—	Marketplaces & Platforms +4	Advertising on social media	African Creators +5	GO TA TE ST +40	Founded 2020 · 2 people · $3K to start	60	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
Mindfulness-based test prep software granite-education.com Mindfulness-based test prep platform for students.	$30K /mo Reported	Online course +11	Advertising on social media Facebook Community +1	Educational Institutes +12	+12	4 people · Built in 400 days · Nashville, Tennessee, USA, United States	59	Build this
Group self-discovery journeys weare-justus.com Community platform for self-discovery and personal growth courses.	—	Digital Products & Courses +3	Facebook Community Email marketing +1	Individuals Seeking Per... +5	CU +66	Founded 2020 · 7 people · $6K to start	78	Build this

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