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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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23 businesses

91% founder-reported, the rest researched

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$1M+

Median revenue

$5K /mo

Middle half earn $1K – $20K/mo

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Ielts writing feedback tool

writing9.com

$10K /mo Reported

Online video editing tool

Online video editor designed for effortless editing.

videofast.gg

$200 /mo Reported

Ai quiz generation tool

AI quiz generator for educators.

questgen.ai

$4K /mo Reported

Free high-performance mc hosting

Free high-performance Minecraft server hosting.

freemcserver.net

$1K /mo Reported

Simple website hosting tool

Drag-and-drop hosting for easy web sharing.

tiiny.host

$40K /mo Reported

Simple resume builder tool

ResumeMaker.Online: Easy resume design for everyone.

resumemaker.online

$3K /mo Reported

Focus-enhancing productivity app

Focus-enhancement app blocking digital distractions.

stayinsession.com

$8K /mo Reported

Premium planning journals

Handmade planners and journals for goal-driven lifestyles.

sephcrafts.com

$200 /mo Reported

African talent recruitment platform

AI-driven recruitment platform connecting African talent globally.

ibranchrecruiters.com

$5K /mo Reported

Mindfulness-based test prep software

Mindfulness-based test prep platform for students.

granite-education.com

$30K /mo Reported

Digital planning tool

iPad digital planner for organized productivity.

outlineplanner.com

$3K /mo Reported

Test prep success platform

Career-focused test prep platform for professional exams.

achievable.me

$200K /mo Reported

Professional editing services

Editing and proofreading services for diverse clients.

prooftheword.com

$2K /mo Reported

Personal development platform

Personal development hub for global self-improvement seekers.

personalgrowthbase.com

$10K /mo Reported

Simple online citation generator

Online citation generator for students and researchers.

citationsy.com

$500 /mo Reported

Custom planner creation service

Customizable planners for creative and organized lifestyles.

plannerpeace.com.au

$20K /mo Reported

Online sat/act tutoring

Online SAT/ACT tutoring for students nationwide.

soflotutors.com

$100K /mo Reported

Reusable paper for writing

Reusable, smudge-free portable whiteboards for versatile writing.

swipi.es

$2K /mo Reported

Excel training and tutorials

Excel mastery tutorials and courses for everyone.

trumpexcel.com

$10K /mo Reported

Three-dimensional dry erase boards

"3D dry erase boards for creative expression."

twisted-boards.com

$1K /mo Reported

Custom protein powder creator

Cognitive-enhancing supplements for fitness and productivity.

denovonutrition.com

$20K /mo Reported

Handmade beeswax lip balm

Eco-friendly beeswax lip balm brand.

kobeesco.com

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Ai-powered presentation creator

AI presentation tool generating slides in seconds

genppt.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.
Ielts writing feedback tool writing9.com Prepare for IELTS Writing section in 2 weeks	$10K /mo Reported	Subscription	SEO Word of mouth +1	English Language Learners +3		Founded 2018 · Solo founder · Barcelona, Spain	73	Build this
V Online video editing tool videofast.gg Online video editor designed for effortless editing.	$200 /mo Reported	Subscription +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Content Creators +8	+3	Founded 2024 · Solo founder · Built in 180 days	75	Build this
Ai quiz generation tool questgen.ai AI quiz generator for educators.	$4K /mo Reported	SaaS +1	SEO Organic social media	Educators +5	+3	Founded 2022 · Solo founder · $500 to start	84	Build this
Free high-performance mc hosting freemcserver.net Free high-performance Minecraft server hosting.	$1K /mo Reported	Freemium +2	Word of mouth Referral Program +1	Gamers on a Budget +5	+16	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · Portugal	60	Build this
Simple website hosting tool tiiny.host Drag-and-drop hosting for easy web sharing.	$40K /mo Reported	Subscription +2	Word of mouth Facebook Community +1	Designers +5	CR +5	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $100 to start	84	Build this
Simple resume builder tool resumemaker.online ResumeMaker.Online: Easy resume design for everyone.	$3K /mo Reported	Freemium +2	Word of mouth SEO +1	Job Seekers +2	FI +2	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · Built in 90 days	80	Build this
Focus-enhancing productivity app stayinsession.com Focus-enhancement app blocking digital distractions.	$8K /mo Reported	Freemium +1	Word of mouth Organic social media	Creative Workers +5	PR	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $100 to start	73	Build this
Premium planning journals sephcrafts.com Handmade planners and journals for goal-driven lifestyles.	$200 /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Teachers +5	+11	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $100 to start	68	Build this
African talent recruitment platform ibranchrecruiters.com AI-driven recruitment platform connecting African talent globally.	$5K /mo Reported	Marketplace +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Students +4	AN	Founded 2017 · 5 people · $20K to start	53	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
Digital planning tool outlineplanner.com iPad digital planner for organized productivity.	$3K /mo Reported	Digital product +1	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Entrepreneurs +10	AD +44	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $500 to start	75	Build this
Test prep success platform achievable.me Career-focused test prep platform for professional exams.	$200K /mo Reported	Course +7	Advertising on social media Press +1	Finance Professionals +13	CU +18	Founded 2016 · 12 people · $5K to start	63	Build this
Professional editing services prooftheword.com Editing and proofreading services for diverse clients.	$2K /mo Reported	Freelancing +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Students +3	AD	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · $1K to start	57	Build this
Personal development platform personalgrowthbase.com Personal development hub for global self-improvement seekers.	$10K /mo Reported	Online courses +5	SEO Email marketing +1	Students +3		Founded 2019 · 2 co-founders · Vienna, Austria, Austria	67	Build this
Simple online citation generator citationsy.com Online citation generator for students and researchers.	$500 /mo Reported	Subscription +2	SEO Word of mouth	Students +3	+19	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · London, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom	68	Build this
Custom planner creation service plannerpeace.com.au Customizable planners for creative and organized lifestyles.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Planner Enthusiasts +4	+5	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, Australia	68	Build this
Online sat/act tutoring soflotutors.com Online SAT/ACT tutoring for students nationwide.	$100K /mo Reported	Coaching +1	Affiliate program Direct sales +1	Students facing academi... +3	+31	Founded 2019 · 2 people · $100 to start	63	Build this
Reusable paper for writing swipi.es Reusable, smudge-free portable whiteboards for versatile writing.	$2K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Word of mouth Press +1	Home Office Workers +4	+17	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · Seattle, Washington, USA, United States	63	Build this
Excel training and tutorials trumpexcel.com Excel mastery tutorials and courses for everyone.	$10K /mo Reported	Courses +2	SEO Email List Growth +1	Students Learning Excel +7	CO +17	Founded 2013 · Solo founder · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, India	73	Build this
Three-dimensional dry erase boards twisted-boards.com "3D dry erase boards for creative expression."	$1K /mo Reported	Retail +1	Press Organic social media +1	College Students +11		Founded 2013 · Solo founder · Royal Oak, Michigan, USA, United States	48	Build this
Custom protein powder creator denovonutrition.com Cognitive-enhancing supplements for fitness and productivity.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce +5	Press Direct sales +1	Powerlifters +13	+17	Founded 2013 · 5 people · Archbald, Pennsylvania, USA, United States	57	Build this
Handmade beeswax lip balm kobeesco.com Eco-friendly beeswax lip balm brand.	—	E Commerce +1	SEO Organic social media	Students		Founded 2019 · Solo founder · Chicago, IL, USA, United States	50	Build this
Ai-powered presentation creator genppt.com AI presentation tool generating slides in seconds	—	Freemium & Upsells +1	SEO Organic social media	Business Professionals +2	AN	Founded 2024 · Solo founder · Built in 4 days	74	Build this

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