Head-to-head · Indie Makers
No Code Founders vs Build In Public
No Code Founders leads on 2 checks, Build In Public on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreNo Code Founders · 8.7/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresNo Code Founders · 2 of 3
No Code Founders scores higher on our rubric for indie makers: 8.7 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.
No Code Founders offers product launch listing; Build In Public doesn't. Build In Public leads on audience size: 250000 members versus 38000 members. No Code Founders offers external product links; Build In Public doesn't.
No Code Founders is the better fit for no-code and AI tool builders. Build In Public is the better fit for builders wanting a free public profile directory.
- No Code Founders fits best
No-code and AI tool builders
- Build In Public fits best
Builders wanting a free public profile directory
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Side by side
| Feature | No Code Founders 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | Build In Public 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #3 in Indie Makers | #8 in Indie Makers |
| Best for | No-code and AI tool builders | Builders wanting a free public profile directory |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | $149 one-time | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features No Code Founders 2/3 · Build In Public 0/3 | ||
| Product launch listing | ✓ (best) | — |
| Launch scheduling | Not checked yet | — |
| External product links | ✓ (best) | — |
| Specs | ||
| Maker community | Community | Community |
| Audience size | 38000 members | 250000 members (best) |
| Product categories | Builders, Database, Automation, Design, Auth, Payments, Email, Marketing, Analytics, AI, Other | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | No Code Founders is a web-based directory and resource hub for founders building businesses with no-code, low-code, and AI tools. Its searchable, filterable catalog spans Builders, Database, Automation, Design, Auth, Payments, Email,… 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
No Code Founders — where it wins
- Searchable directory with categories, pricing details, and deal codes
- Free tier includes directory access, newsletter, deals, and Blueprints
- Paid listings add featured placement and a newsletter mention
Where it doesn't
- Web-only access may not suit teams seeking a native app
- Promotion options require one-time fees of $500 or $1,500
- Studio is advisory support rather than a self-serve membership tier
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
- No Code Founders8.7/10 · Free plan
A practical no-code and AI discovery hub with free access and paid founder resources.
Try No Code FoundersFull verdict → - Build In Public7.9/10 · Free plan
A free web directory for finding builders by name, bio, or location.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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