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74% founder-reported, the rest researched

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$10K+

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$1M+

Median revenue

$70K /mo

Middle half earn $7K – $300K/mo

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Music production tool marketplace

E-commerce site selling music production software tools.

modernproducers.com

$200K /mo Reported

Ai-powered headshot generator

AI headshot generator for professional portraits.

headshotpro.com

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Affordable postcard marketing system

How we turned $0-out-of-pocket community cards into recurring revenue

communitycardplaybook.com

$4K /mo Reported

AI customer support chatbot

AI chatbot builder for seamless customer support

myaskai.com

$20K /mo Reported

Ergonomic ice cream scoop

Ergonomic kitchen tools for ice cream lovers.

midnightkitchentools.com

$70K /mo Reported

Virtual doula support service

Virtual doula support through pregnancy and postpartum.

yvdservice.com

$200 /mo Reported

Live streaming interaction sales

Digital interaction marketplace for live streamers.

streamloots.com

$400K /mo Reported

Meaningful connection tool

Mindful card games for meaningful connections.

vertellis.nl

$400K /mo Reported

Renegade museum tour guide

"Renegade museum tours with engaging storytelling experiences."

museumhack.com

$300K /mo Reported

Indie author publishing platform

"Thriller novel publishing for action-adventure fans."

conundrumpub.com

$20K /mo Reported

Nutritionally complete meal solutions

"Nutritionally complete meals for health-conscious urbanites."

jimmyjoy.com

$600K /mo Reported

Herbal supplement brand

All-natural herbal supplements for modern stress and hangover relief.

pillylabs.com

$6K /mo Reported

Premium men's rompers brand

Men's rompers for the bold.

romperjack.com

$100K /mo Reported

Children's book publishing platform

Children's books introducing physics through imagination.

finnandremy.com

$2K /mo Reported

Online test prep courses

"Online test prep for construction inspector certifications."

sicerts.com

$100K /mo Reported

Protein-packed cake mix

High-protein, gluten-free cake mixes for healthy indulgence.

lilbuff.com

$80K /mo Reported

Hangover recovery supplements

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

flyby.co

$200K /mo Reported

Natural hand care for athletes

Natural skincare solutions for athletes and active lifestyles.

w.o.d.welder.com

$40K /mo Reported

Marketing attribution software

Marketing attribution software for eCommerce brands

wickedreports.com

$300K /mo Estimated

Video interview screening tool

Video-based candidate screening tool for streamlined hiring.

hirevire.com

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Viral marketing strategy library

"Membership site for creative marketing and psychology tips."

kickstartsidehustle.com

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Ai-powered logo maker

AI-powered logo and branding design tool for entrepreneurs.

looka.com

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SaaS starter kit

SaaS starter kit for developers and indie hackers

supastarter.dev

$10K /mo Estimated

Idea	Revenue	Wait, What?	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.
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
H Ai-powered headshot generator headshotpro.com AI headshot generator for professional portraits.	—		Digital Products & Courses +2	SEO	Professionals +2	ST	Founded 2023 · Solo founder · Built in 30 days	76	Build this
CC Affordable postcard marketing system communitycardplaybook.com How we turned $0-out-of-pocket community cards into recurring revenue	$4K /mo Reported		Digital Products & Courses +4	SEO Email marketing +1	Real Estate Agents +6	CH HI CA +6	Founded 2024 · 2 co-founders · $10 to start	71	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
Ergonomic ice cream scoop midnightkitchentools.com Ergonomic kitchen tools for ice cream lovers.	$70K /mo Reported		E Commerce +3	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Home Cooks +2		Founded 2014 · 4 people · $30K to start	64	Build this
Virtual doula support service yvdservice.com Virtual doula support through pregnancy and postpartum.	$200 /mo Reported		Services +5	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Expectant Parents +4	+1	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $300 to start	63	Build this
Live streaming interaction sales streamloots.com Digital interaction marketplace for live streamers.	$400K /mo Reported		Marketplaces & Platforms +5	Word of mouth Organic social media +1	Streamers +3	+4	Founded 2018 · 22 people · Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain, Spain	56	Build this
Meaningful connection tool vertellis.nl Mindful card games for meaningful connections.	$400K /mo Reported		E Commerce +7	Advertising on social media Word of mouth +1	Families +3	+6	Founded 2020 · 10 people · Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands, Netherlands	65	Build this
Renegade museum tour guide museumhack.com "Renegade museum tours with engaging storytelling experiences."	$300K /mo Reported		Services +8	SEO Word of mouth +1	Corporate Clients +3		Founded 2013 · 55 people · New York, New York, USA, United States	54	Build this
Indie author publishing platform conundrumpub.com "Thriller novel publishing for action-adventure fans."	$20K /mo Reported		Digital Products & Courses +7	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Book Lovers +4	AD +56	Founded 2017 · 2 people · Colorado, USA, United States	76	Build this
Nutritionally complete meal solutions jimmyjoy.com "Nutritionally complete meals for health-conscious urbanites."	$600K /mo Reported		Digital Products & Courses +3	SEO Press +1	Health-Conscious Urbanites +3		Founded 2014 · 30 people · $500 to start	66	Build this
Herbal supplement brand pillylabs.com All-natural herbal supplements for modern stress and hangover relief.	$6K /mo Reported		Digital Products & Courses +8	Email marketing Outsourcing +1	Health-Conscious Consumers +8	GO +6	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · Los Angeles, California, USA, United States	71	Build this
Premium men's rompers brand romperjack.com Men's rompers for the bold.	$100K /mo Reported	Men's rompers: solving no problems ever but somehow making money.	E Commerce +4	SEO Advertising on social media +1	LGBTQ Community Members... +3	+6	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Los Angeles, California, USA, United States	62	Build this
Children's book publishing platform finnandremy.com Children's books introducing physics through imagination.	$2K /mo Reported		Print on demand +7	Press Advertising on social media +1	Parents of Young Childr... +12	+17	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · $1K to start	74	Build this
Online test prep courses sicerts.com "Online test prep for construction inspector certifications."	$100K /mo Reported		Digital Products & Courses +6	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Construction Inspectors +3		Founded 2011 · Solo founder · $3K to start	65	Build this
Protein-packed cake mix lilbuff.com High-protein, gluten-free cake mixes for healthy indulgence.	$80K /mo Reported		E Commerce +4	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Professional Athletes +9		Founded 2016 · 10 people · Cleveland, Ohio, USA, United States	62	Build this
Hangover recovery supplements flyby.co "Post-drinking recovery supplements for a healthier tomorrow."	$200K /mo Reported	Pills for hangovers: modern problems require capitalist solutions.	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
WO Natural hand care for athletes w.o.d.welder.com Natural skincare solutions for athletes and active lifestyles.	$40K /mo Reported		E Commerce +8	Customer Reviews Press +1	Crossfit Enthusiasts +13	+22	Founded 2013 · 2 co-founders · Greenland, New Hampshire, USA, United States	73	Build this
Marketing attribution software wickedreports.com Marketing attribution software for eCommerce brands	$300K /mo Estimated		Repeat customers +4	Organic social media	SMBs +2	+4	Founded 2014 · 28 people · Marblehead, MA, USA, United States	64	Build this
Video interview screening tool hirevire.com Video-based candidate screening tool for streamlined hiring.	—		Subscription +3	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Small businesses +1	PL TE +3	Founded 2022 · 2 co-founders · Built in 365 days	57	Build this
Viral marketing strategy library kickstartsidehustle.com "Membership site for creative marketing and psychology tips."	—		Subscription +5	SEO Organic social media	Entrepreneurs +2		Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $60 to start	71	Build this
Ai-powered logo maker looka.com AI-powered logo and branding design tool for entrepreneurs.	—		Freemium & Upsells +4	SEO Organic social media	Entrepreneurs +2	PH MY	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · $2K to start	82	Build this
SaaS starter kit supastarter.dev SaaS starter kit for developers and indie hackers	$10K /mo Estimated		SaaS +2	Email marketing Press +1	Small businesses +7	TA LU TU +3	Founded 2021 · Solo founder · SaaS	82	Build this

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