Commerce · alternatives · 2026

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. I made a directory of Mac apps and tools and made $126 after 24 hours launched in 2024; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   Overlead▲146

   Here's the problem: I launched two products. I wrote blog posts. I posted on X, built in public. I tried running ads. And you know what actually got me customers? Replying to someone on Reddit who asked, "What's the best tool for this?" One reply. Three signups. I felt like an idiot for not doing it sooner. But here's the issue: I don't have time to refresh Reddit all day looking for these posts. I have products to build. Bugs to fix. Emails to answer. Life to live. So I built Overlead to do the searching for me. Overlead scans Reddit, Quora, and Hacker News (and many more to come) for…

   Feb 2026 · overlead.co · its alternatives →

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   AppDesk▲90

   Every morning I'd open App Store Connect in Safari, enter my password for the millionth time, then wait 8 seconds for the dashboard to load and continue fumbling around for what I needed. Everything took too many clicks and way too long to load. I did this for years and got tired of it. Good thing Apple provided API access for all this data. So I finally built the app I wanted, just the way I liked. Fast, keyboard-friendly navigation, data syncs and gets stored only on the local device. Meet AppDesk — a native macOS client built with SwiftUI for App Store Connect. Everything runs locally —…

   Mar 2026 · appdesk.dev · its alternatives →

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   FreeUpMyMac▲110

   Hey HN Ex YC/Google engineer turned indie maker here - excited to share something I just shipped. The System Data in my Mac was taking up 300GB and it took me months to figure out how to clear the old cache, logs, junk and more. And CleanMyMac is a subscription - I refuse to pay subscription fees for Mac apps that run locally. So I built FreeUpMyMac an offline, lifetime Mac cleaner that clear junk with 1 click. And helps you visualize your storage with TreeMap/Sunburst. Hope it’s helpful to you as it is for me. Would love your feedback Tunde

   Jan 2026 · freeupmymac.com · its alternatives →

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   I built an OSINT tools directory▲53

   I work on R00M 101, a Reddit-based OSINT profiler. While building it, I realized most open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools are scattered across GitHub, outdated blog posts, or random Discords. So I put together a public-facing directory of 100+ OSINT tools used by analysts, journalists, and security folks, free, filterable, and categorized by risk, platform, and use case. The idea was to make something useful and no-friction. Built with static HTML + SQL backend + a lot of caffeine. Would love feedback on how to improve the UX or tool curation. If anyone wants to contribute tools or help…

   2025 · r00m101.com · its alternatives →

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   FoundersWall▲35

   I used to be just a blogger. Now I build internet products, still without code, using AI, design, and taste. I was building in public on X for last 2 months. And honestly, I got tired of how it became performative and started to feel fake. I shipped 2 products. Both failed to get any real traction. I kept sneaking into popular builders’ profiles, hoping to learn how they do it. One thing I kept seeing everywhere, product launch directories. I thought here is the scope. So I started building one. Same UI like the rest. Nothing special. Suddenly one day when it was half built, I realized…

   2025 · founderswall.com · its alternatives →

6. 6IM
   I made a directory of directories (seriously)▲5

   I kept seeing more and more Product Hunt alternatives pop up, so I started tracking them in a spreadsheet to potentially use for future launches. The list was sitting at around 80 sites when I decided to deep dive and see how many more I could find. So I then built IndieLaunch: 250+ directories to help you launch your startup. It's free to use and includes Domain Rating (DR) and traffic info so you can pick the right spot to get the most eyes on your launch.

   2024 · indielaun.ch · its alternatives →

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   I built a directory of $1M+ in free credits for startups▲5

   Discover cloud credits, AI credits, and developer tools from the world's leading technology companies for free

   Feb 2026 · startupperks.directory · its alternatives →

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   Created 60 free useful tools in one place▲7

   Hey there, I'm a solo dev behind KewlTools. So I'm one of those people who like to build their own tools/utilities whenever they a) want to get something done, or b) want to learn something. c) don't want to spend ages finding a utilty and going through walls of ads. I gradually built 66 tools, all free, fast, ad-free, and zero login. I (and my family/friends) use these daily, so thought some of you will find it useful! Any suggestions, improving current tools or adding new ones, please let me know.

   2025 · kewltools.com · its alternatives →

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   I made a free list of 100 places to promote your SaaS▲21

   It’s a curated list of directories and launch platforms where you can submit your product and actually get traffic, backlinks, and early users I included useful data for each one so you don’t have to guess where it’s worth posting Features; 100+ directories and platforms to promote your SaaS; SEO data like domain rating and traffic; Info on whether links are dofollow or nofollow; Organized and easy to go through; Saves hours of searching and manual research; Great for getting early users and backlinks; If you’re launching or growing a SaaS and don’t know where to promote it, this should help

   Mar 2026 · launchdirectories.com · its alternatives →

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    Awesome Directories▲11

    Hi HN, I spent 20 hours manually researching "best startup directories" for my last launch. Found outdated GitHub lists, dead links, and no data on which directories actually matter. So I built this instead. *Live*: https://awesome-directories.com *GitHub*: https://github.com/awesome-directories/awesome-directories *What It Is* An open-source aggregator of 300+ verified launch directories with: - Domain Rating scores (Ahrefs), dofollow/nofollow badges, pricing filters - Community voting, favorites, and submission tracking per project - CSV export and…

    Nov 2025 · awesome-directories.com · its alternatives →

11. 11IM
    I'm not a programer and I'm building a Saas task-manager▲9

    I'm documenting everything about my process. From learning to code, to building the app, and all the way to my outreach efforts. I'm learning as I go and sharing it with everyone who's not a programer, and is daunted to build a software on their own. Trust me. If I can do it, anyone can! You can find my updates on: https://Claritask.com ...as well as video updates on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdmqmifW4kIcPclXigay1dQ Would love to hear your feedback on my progress and if you have any suggestions on what I can do better. There's so many task managers out…

    2017 · its alternatives →

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    List My Site▲9

    Hi everyone, I built this because I noticed many early-stage founders struggle with visibility. Even if you have a good product, it’s difficult for Google (and users) to discover it without basic backlinks and citations. Directory submissions still help, but doing them manually across dozens of platforms takes a lot of time, and most “directory lists” online are outdated or filled with low-quality sites. I wanted a more reliable and consistent approach. I curated 100+ high-authority directories and built a simple service that submits your startup to all of them manually. The focus is…

    Dec 2025 · listmy.site · its alternatives →

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    I curated a list of Black Friday deals from Indie Makers▲8

    Hey HN! I curated a list of 100 black friday deals from indie makers that includes Developer tools, Design & Marketing tools, Mac Apps,Productivity apps & other digital products. Here are few of the good ones Mac Apps: 1) Motionscribe - 50% off on lifetime deal (Make apple-style product videos) 2) Paste - 30% off on all devices for 1 year (Universal clipboard manager) 3) Spaces - 35% off lifetime license (Declutter your workspace on mac) 4) Elephas - 20% off on the lifetime deal (Personal AI assistant for the Mac) Developer tools: 1) Gravity SaaS Boilerplate - 30% off (SaaS Boilerplate for…

    2023 · indiedeals.co · its alternatives →

14. 14IB
    I built a way to monetize any link with a crypto paywall▲5

    I built this as a Garage Project over the weekend. https://x402.backpac.xyz/ Still working on refining things, but let me know your thoughts. Cheers.

    2025 · its alternatives →

15. 15BA
    Built a premium directory dedicated to high-quality tools▲7

    This is a previous project I decided to relaunch. There's tons of directories that accept all submissions, but I feel like that just waters down the platform. It also isn't fair for the amazingly built tools and services. I pivoted to a premium-only directory and feel like charging a small fee, while it might take longer to build the portfolio of listed tools, they'll be of much higher quality than other platforms.

    2024 · findcool.tools · its alternatives →

16. 16IM
    I made a Reddit post scheduler in 83 dev hours▲6

    Hey friends! I’d like to introduce my latest product, Flashpost, a post scheduling tool for Reddit. The free tier includes 5 free posts per month so you can give the product a try. It is my first paid product as I try to make it as a solo indie dev! The goal is to offer a simple tool for creators to promote their projects on Reddit without breaking the bank for a single distribution channel. Now for the behind the scenes details. ## The Backstory When I launched my first project TechStackLeads on Reddit, the response was remarkable. My post received 700k impressions, resulting in 20k…

    2023 · flashpost.stevennatera.com · its alternatives →

17. 17MF
    My first weekend project, Wikihowtodo, a to-do list maker.▲7

    Here is the link: http://www.wikihowtodo.com I know a lot of geeks share the same dream -- build the next kick-ass todo-list/project management system. So do I. However, as I was quite positive that my web development skill is worse than 99% of developers' in this community, I decided to build something simple, useless but unique. So I built this. Basically it's a Wikihow scraper, nothing more. It gives you a place to store interesting Wikihow articles and yes, they are converted into todo lists. I know this site is not that good, but I still need your guys' feedback. For example, as I am a…

    2010 · wikihowtodo.com · its alternatives →

18. 18IP
    I packaged all of the productivity advice into one product▲6

    Hey hackers, Like many of you, I'm always trying to optimize my productivity, and I have tried a lot of apps out there to do so. I didn't find the exact one that I could use, so I built one for myself. Check it out and let me know if you have any thoughts!

    2024 · focusmax.io · its alternatives →

19. 19IM
    I made a fool that finds potential customers for you▲5

    Hey everyone! I wanted to share a tool I built to help you quickly find potential customers across social media for your product. It's a really simple concept: you simply paste in your landing page URL, and it shows you highly relevant posts across Reddit (Working to integrate few more) from people who likely need your product or service. For example, if you have a minimal to-do list app, it will show you posts like "Anyone know of a minimal to-do list app?" or "Really starting to dislike how complex Notion is." These posts are from the last 48 hours, updated in real-time, and uniquely…

    2024 · its alternatives →

20. 20A2
    After 2 weeks of learning Swift, I've published my first iOS app▲5

    Hi y'all! I am full stack web developer, and recently I started to mess around with Swift. I've been having a lot of fun and I actually build little Countdown app ( I know, how original..), but I just wanted to share it with the world!

    2024 · its alternatives →

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    I built a directory of the top 1.000 Facebook Ad Libraries in ecommerce▲7

    Siap merasakan kehebohan batu ubin bertingkat dengan pengganda nilai tanpa batas? Temukan kenyamanan bermain di portal berkecepatan tinggi dan klaim hasil terbesar Anda hari ini!

    2020 · unicornads.com · its alternatives →

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    CandySearch▲8

    Excited to share something I've been building recently called CandySearch. I made it to solve a personal pain with a SaaS product I built, which was that we were always monitoring Reddit and Twitter to see if anyone had mentioned keywords indicating they were looking for us. Before, we had to go manually respond to posts, often missing good mention opportunities. Would love for HN folks to try it and let me know what you think!

    2025 · candysearch.vercel.app · its alternatives →

23. 23IM
    I made a free interactive and payment processor database for startups▲8

    Hello everyone. I'm a relatively new developer and I started my first project to go full production recently. It is a directory of payment processors and payment service providers. It's free to use and gives detailed info on their pricing, business model, supported business types, available countries, prohibited businesses and high risk business support. So far only 40 have been added with more to come. And I allow processors to contact me so that they're details can be added to the database. I'll eventually automate this and add verification the months to come. I hope you'll find it useful.…

    2025 · sourcefees.com · its alternatives →

24. 24IV
    I've built a course platform over the weekend▲7

    Hey my name is Ivo and I'm a developer and a startup entusiast. My girlfriend was out of the coutry for the weekend and I decided to do something cool like building a startup. I've done a few startups over the years but that's the first I actually released, I would love to hear your feedback on it.

    2024 · craftlynow.com · its alternatives →

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