Build In Public review
A free web directory for finding builders by name, bio, or location.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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.
Build In Public pros and cons
- 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
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