Growth · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to The Creative Independent

a growing resource for creative people, by Kickstarter

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. The Creative Independent launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   MAKE Book: The Indie Maker Handbook▲1,372

   Learn to build profitable startups the indie way

   2018 · readmake.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Indie Letters▲393

   Not a marketing but "growth" marketing newsletter for makers

   2020 · indieletters.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Kickstarter 3.0 for iOS▲156

   Where independent creators + backers come together

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Artstarter▲158

   Kickstarter for unique art!

   2016 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Makerbook▲767

   A directory of the best free resources for creatives

   2015 · cursorup.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   RookieUp▲165

   On-demand mentors for aspiring creatives.

   2017 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   The Creative Fund▲13

   Supporting and inspiring independent creators

   2018 · thecreative.fund · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Kickstarter Spotlight▲117

   A page for funded creators to tell their story

   2015 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Crowdfundly▲244

   Get donations, build memberships & sell digital creations

   2023 · crowdfundly.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Indie Channels▲261

    Distribution channels and marketplaces for makers

    2019 · indiechannels.xyz · its alternatives →

11. 11
    The Kickstarter Stories▲133

    A curation of the best Kickstarter interviews

    2015 · theappguy.co · its alternatives →

12. 12
    A Crowdfunder's Strategy Guide▲63

    Key tips and secrets to achieving success on Kickstarter

    2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Unmistakable Creative▲116

    A podcast of candid conversations w/ creative entrepreneurs

    2015 · unmistakablecreative.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    IndieLogs▲264

    Stand out as a solopreneur & build a personal brand

    2024 · indielogs.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    The Design Sprint▲181

    An upcoming book and list of resources from Google Ventures

    2015 · gv.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Freshpreneur▲124

    A peer-to-peer marketplace for crowdfunded products

    2017 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Spark▲196

    Community for indie hackers to learn, network & grow

    2023 · discord.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Creatives Guide▲117

    An essential guide to freelancing in London for creatives.

    2017 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    BlenderHunt▲141

    The indie marketplace for Blender artists and creators

    Jun 2026 · blenderhunt.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Spark Notebook▲87

    A place for your ideas, goals & life plans (Kickstarter)

    2014 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    IndiesRead.it▲145

    Collaborative directory of hand-picked books for indies

    2024 · indiesread.it · its alternatives →

22. 22
    CreatorClub▲150

    Teaching hardware startups how to succeed on Kickstarter/IGG

    2022 · creatorclub.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Kickstarter▲19

    World's largest funding platform for creative projects.

    2015 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Create Or Hate: Successful People Make Things▲128

    We are all creative — there is a creator in you.

    2016 · createorhate.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →