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$1M+

Median revenue

$10K /mo

Middle half earn $3K – $50K/mo

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SaaS mentorship marketplace

Hire professional mentors for career growth.

mentorcruise.com

$30K /mo Reported

Frontend coding challenge platform

Real coding projects for aspiring developers

frontendmentor.io

$30K /mo Reported

Habit building app

Habit-building app designed for personal growth.

riseapp.life

$20K /mo Estimated

Simple website hosting tool

Drag-and-drop hosting for easy web sharing.

tiiny.host

$40K /mo Reported

AI academic research assistant

AI writing assistant for academic research

jenni.ai

$700K /mo Estimated

Affordable stylish eyewear

Fastest Growing Eyewear Brand in the UK

specscart.co.uk

$400K /mo Reported

Ielts writing feedback tool

writing9.com

$10K /mo Reported

Pre-installed electronics retailer

"E-commerce store for computers and electronics in Kenya."

techovantsolutions.co.ke

$300K /mo Reported

Local residential moving service

Full-service moving company in Southern California.

qshark-moving.com

$500K /mo Reported

Creative agency business guide

"Guide for Creatives Building Successful Agencies."

creativeagencybook.com

$500 /mo Reported

College influence ranking tool

AI-driven college discovery platform for curious learners.

academicinfluence.com

$5K /mo Reported

On-demand laundry service

App-based on-demand laundry service in India.

dhobilite.com

$30K /mo Reported

Private in-home music lessons

Customized in-home music lessons for all ages.

lessonsbybrooke.com

$50K /mo Reported

Interactive stem workshop provider

Educational services including workshops, after-school clubs and speakers.

vsteamedu.com

$5K /mo Reported

Test prep success platform

Career-focused test prep platform for professional exams.

achievable.me

$200K /mo Reported

Personal development platform

Personal development hub for global self-improvement seekers.

personalgrowthbase.com

$10K /mo Reported

Portable laptop monitor solution

Portable dual-screen monitors for laptop productivity.

mobilepixels.us

$1M /mo Reported

Reusable paper for writing

Reusable, smudge-free portable whiteboards for versatile writing.

swipi.es

$2K /mo Reported

Complete meal powder solution

Powdered meals for busy, health-conscious individuals.

kuikmeal.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

Convert images, PDFs, or links into slides, videos, podcasts, or social posts. Boost productivity in your knowledge sharing workflow!

chatslide.ai

$7K /mo Reported

Language learning app

Language learning app that makes education fun.

duolingo.com

$4M /mo Estimated

Instant translation integration

"Browser-integrated translator for language enthusiasts and expats."

gikken.co

$50K /mo Reported

Minimalist travel backpack company

Minimalist backpacks that provide meals for families in need.

adventuristbackpacks.com

$30K /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.
SaaS mentorship marketplace mentorcruise.com Hire professional mentors for career growth.	$30K /mo Reported	Commission +2	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Professionals +3	PR LO +26	Founded 2018 · 5 people · Built in 180 days	60	Build this
Frontend coding challenge platform frontendmentor.io Real coding projects for aspiring developers	$30K /mo Reported	Freemium +1	Word of mouth SEO +1	Beginner Freelancers +9	+10	Founded 2018 · 2 co-founders · $8K to start	77	Build this
Habit building app riseapp.life Habit-building app designed for personal growth.	$20K /mo Estimated	Subscription	SEO Organic social media	Self-Improvement Enthus... +2	CH	Founded 2023 · 2 co-founders · $8K to start	77	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
AI academic research assistant jenni.ai AI writing assistant for academic research	$700K /mo Estimated ▲ 167% · 29 mo	Freemium +4	SEO Organic social media	Universities and Educat... +1	FR	Founded 2020 · 9 people · Seoul, South Korea, Korea, Republic of	72	Build this
Affordable stylish eyewear specscart.co.uk Fastest Growing Eyewear Brand in the UK	$400K /mo Reported	Retail +2	Word of mouth SEO +1	Students +2		Founded 2017 · 26 people · $20K to start	51	Build this
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
TS Pre-installed electronics retailer techovantsolutions.co.ke "E-commerce store for computers and electronics in Kenya."	$300K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Students +2	+11	Founded 2019 · 5 people · $300K to start	54	Build this
Local residential moving service qshark-moving.com Full-service moving company in Southern California.	$500K /mo Reported	Service business +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Families +4		Founded 2014 · 30 people · $9K to start	49	Build this
Creative agency business guide creativeagencybook.com "Guide for Creatives Building Successful Agencies."	$500 /mo Reported	Guide +2	Word of mouth SEO +1	Freelancers +5		Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $2K to start	67	Build this
College influence ranking tool academicinfluence.com AI-driven college discovery platform for curious learners.	$5K /mo Reported	Lead generation +2	Email marketing SEO +1	Students +4		Founded 2020 · 9 people · $500K to start	48	Build this
On-demand laundry service dhobilite.com App-based on-demand laundry service in India.	$30K /mo Reported	On demand service +3	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Students +3		Founded 2011 · 14 people · $80K to start	41	Build this
Private in-home music lessons lessonsbybrooke.com Customized in-home music lessons for all ages.	$50K /mo Reported	Recurring service +2	Word of mouth Referral Program +1	Parents +3	+19	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · $1K to start	76	Build this
VE Interactive stem workshop provider vsteamedu.com Educational services including workshops, after-school clubs and speakers.	$5K /mo Reported	Workshops +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Schools +2	+37	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $3K to start	63	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
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
Portable laptop monitor solution mobilepixels.us Portable dual-screen monitors for laptop productivity.	$1M /mo Reported	E Commerce +4	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Remote Workers +2	+19	Founded 2018 · 4 people · $100K to start	58	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
Complete meal powder solution kuikmeal.com Powdered meals for busy, health-conscious individuals.	$10K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Health-Conscious Indivi... +3		Founded 2018 · 6 people · $20K to start	46	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
CA Convert images, PDFs, or links into slides, videos, podcasts, or social posts. Boost productivity in your knowledge sharing workflow! chatslide.ai	$7K /mo Reported	SaaS +2	Product Hunt SEO +1	Teachers +6		Founded 2023 · 10 people · $500 to start	75	Build this
Language learning app duolingo.com Language learning app that makes education fun.	$4M /mo Estimated	Subscription +2	Referral Program Great customer service +1	Language Learners +2	CU	Founded 2011 · 650 people · $3M to start	58	Build this
Instant translation integration gikken.co "Browser-integrated translator for language enthusiasts and expats."	$50K /mo Reported	One-time purchase +2	Word of mouth SEO	Language Enthusiasts +4	+21	Solo founder · Built in 365 days · Berlin, Germany, Germany	81	Build this
Minimalist travel backpack company adventuristbackpacks.com Minimalist backpacks that provide meals for families in need.	$30K /mo Reported	E-commerce +5	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Travel Enthusiasts Seek... +13		Founded 2017 · 2 co-founders · $7K to start	50	Build this

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