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Build In Public

Free#8 of 11 in Indie Makers

Build In Public: A free web directory for finding builders by name, bio, or location. Ranked #8 of 11 in Indie Makers by our editors (7.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for builders wanting a free public profile directory.

7.9/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.9 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Builders wanting a free public profile directory
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Product launch listing
No
Facts checked
24 Sep 2026

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

Our verdict on Build In Public

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 straightforward focus makes it a fit for solo builders and small teams seeking a public profile and a way to discover peers, rather than a broad platform for launching products.

Discovery is the core feature. Profiles can be explored through city and country groupings as well as search, giving visitors more than a single undifferentiated list. The homepage describes the site as a permanent home for builders and says it currently lists 7,240 builders. It also references 250,000 members of the prior community on X Communities; that audience figure relates to the earlier community, not the current directory listing. X has a practical role in the product through profile verification, so builders comfortable connecting an X account will find the claiming path aligned with the site’s community roots.

The product is free and web-based, with a narrow feature set centered on profiles and discovery. There is no launch listing or launch schedule in its stated feature set, so makers looking to announce a release or coordinate launches should choose a product built around those tasks. The homepage says richer profiles are planned, with future changes guided by community requests; for now, Build In Public is best suited to people who want a simple public presence and a searchable directory, not those who need deep profile customization or a wider maker workflow.

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Build In Public pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Build In Public fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Product launch listing	No
Maker community	Community
Audience size	250000 members
Launch scheduling	No
Product categories	Not verified
External product links	No
Deployment	Cloud
Platforms	Web
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	1 integrations: X
Pricing	Free plan
Website	buildinpublic.com
Facts checked	24 Sep 2026

Build In Public integrations

Build In Public lists 1 integrations on its own site.

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