IndieTool is a curated directory of over 1,132 AI tools, SaaS products, and digital resources built by solo founders, serving both as a discovery engine for users and a backlink & traffic source for indie makers via paid submissions.
What is IndieTool?
IndieTool is a web-based directory that lists startups created by indie founders. It takes a founder’s product URL, description, and category as input, and outputs a permanent listing page with a do-follow backlink (Domain Rating 35+) and placement across 800+ index pages. The platform is built and maintained by solo founder Dhang.
Key Features
- Do-follow backlink — Every paid submission includes a backlink from a page with a Domain Rating of 35+, intended to improve the founder’s SEO.
- Featured listing — Submitted products appear in the “Recently Added” section and are surfaced across category pages (Ai, Productivity, Marketing, SEO, Design, Fintech, Web3, E-Commerce, and more).
- Social media promotion — IndieTool shares submitted startups to its own social channels to drive extra traffic.
- Lifetime storage — Once submitted, the listing remains on the site indefinitely with no recurring fee.
- Free customer support — Support is provided via email (darayuthhang12@gmail) or an in-site chat.
- No subscription required — All plans are one-time payments, not monthly fees.
Who is it for?
- Solo founders and indie makers who want a low-cost SEO backlink (DR35+) and a permanent directory presence to attract early users.
- Users looking for niche tools — People searching for AI, productivity, marketing, or other category-specific tools built by individual creators rather than large teams.
- Founders in need of quick traffic — New startups can get listed and appear across hundreds of index pages, potentially driving visitors within days.
What can you do with IndieTool?
- Submit a startup for SEO benefit — Purchase a credit (Pro or Premium), then fill out the submission form with your product name, URL, category, and description to get a do-follow backlink.
- Discover recently added indie products — Browse the “Recently Added” feed, filterable by timeframe (All, Today, This Week, This Month) and category.
- Browse by category — Explore 14+ categories including Ai, Seo, Design, Productivity, Marketing, Fintech, Web3, E-Commerce, Agency, Business, Academic, Lifestyle, and alternatives to Notion or Canva.
How does IndieTool work?
- A founder chooses a plan (Pro or Premium) and completes a one-time payment via Stripe.
- Each credit equals one app submission. After purchase, the founder logs into the dashboard and submits their product details.
- IndieTool reviews the submission, publishes the listing with a do-follow backlink, and promotes it across the site and social media.
Pricing
- Indietool Pro — $6.99 one-time payment (1 credit = 1 app submission). Includes backlink, 800+ index pages, social promotion, and lifetime storage.
- Indietool Premium — $17.99 one-time payment (3 credits = up to 3 app submissions). Same features as Pro but with multiple credits.
FAQ
What do I get exactly?
You get a do-follow backlink from IndieTool (Domain Rating 35+), a permanent listing page, and traffic from across 800+ index pages plus social media promotion.
How do credits work?
When you purchase a package, you receive 1 credit (Pro) or 3 credits (Premium). Each credit allows you to submit one app. If you want to submit another app later, you can buy additional credits.
Is the payment safe?
Yes, all payments are processed through Stripe, a widely trusted and secure payment gateway.
Why is it so cheap?
The tool is built and operated by a solo founder who aims to make his first dollars online, keeping the price low to help other indie founders.
How can I get my invoice?
After logging into your dashboard, click “Get Invoice” in the top navigation bar to download your payment receipt.
