BetaList vs Build In Public

BetaList8.9Visit Build In Public7.9Visit

Higher score BetaList #2 in Indie Makers 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit BetaList

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Build In Public #8 in Indie Makers 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Try Build In Public

• BetaList fits best

  Makers seeking startup discovery and promotion

• Build In Public fits best

  Builders wanting a free public profile directory

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Side by side

Feature	BetaList 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Build In Public 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	7.9
Ranking	#2 in Indie Makers	#8 in Indie Makers
Best for	Makers seeking startup discovery and promotion	Builders wanting a free public profile directory
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	$199/mo	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features BetaList 0/3 · Build In Public 0/3
Product launch listing	Not checked yet	—
Launch scheduling	Not checked yet	—
External product links	Not checked yet	—
Specs
Maker community	Not checked yet	Community
Audience size	Not checked yet	250000 members
Product categories	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Browse 24,000 startup profiles by topic, launch stage, and trending lists Daily digest helps readers find new startups Featured startups can buy homepage and newsletter placement	Search builder profiles by name, bio, or location Browse builders grouped by city and country Claim a profile with X-based verification
Cons	Editorial review means submitted startups are not guaranteed a feature Boost promotion applies to startups that have already been featured API access is available case by case	Focused on profiles and discovery rather than launch listings Profile claiming requires an X account Richer profiles are planned, so current profile depth is limited
Our verdict	BetaList is a web-based discovery platform for early adopters and founders who want to find or introduce upcoming, pre-launch, and recently launched internet startups. Visitors can browse profiles, follow links to product websites, explore… Read the review →	Build In Public is a web directory and community for people who share their work openly. Visitors can browse builder profiles or search by name, bio, or location; builders can claim a profile using an X account for verification. Its… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• BetaList — where it wins

  • Browse 24,000 startup profiles by topic, launch stage, and trending lists
  • Daily digest helps readers find new startups
  • Featured startups can buy homepage and newsletter placement

  Where it doesn't

  • Editorial review means submitted startups are not guaranteed a feature
  • Boost promotion applies to startups that have already been featured
  • API access is available case by case

• Build In Public — where it wins

  • Search builder profiles by name, bio, or location
  • Browse builders grouped by city and country
  • Claim a profile with X-based verification

  Where it doesn't

  • Focused on profiles and discovery rather than launch listings
  • Profile claiming requires an X account
  • Richer profiles are planned, so current profile depth is limited

• BetaList8.9/10 · Free plan

  A startup discovery site with free browsing and paid homepage and newsletter promotion.

  Visit BetaListFull verdict →
• Build In Public7.9/10 · Free plan

  A free web directory for finding builders by name, bio, or location.

  Try Build In PublicFull verdict →