Tools
789 tools indie makers actually use, extracted from the todos they ship and ranked by how many makers mention them.
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All trendsFastest growth in makers mentioning it, last 90 days vs. the 90 before.
Jev
AI model for typed software decisions with probabilities and calibrated confidence.
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Blender
Free and open-source 3D creation suite for modeling, rendering, animation, and VFX.
Next.js
Full-stack React framework for building web applications.
AI & coding agents
AI models, assistants, and coding agents.
1
Claude Code
Agentic coding tool that edits code, runs commands, and helps ship software.
177 makers
2
ChatGPT
AI assistant for writing, coding, research, image generation, and productivity tasks.
147 makers
4
Cursor
AI coding agent and editor for building software with code generation and assistance.
93 makers
Languages & frameworks
Programming languages and application frameworks.
1
WordPress
Open-source CMS and publishing platform for building websites, blogs, and apps.
157 makers
4
Tailwind CSS
Utility-first CSS framework for building modern websites directly in markup.
146 makers
Hosting & infrastructure
Servers, deployment platforms, CDNs, and domains.
1
Cloudflare
Global network platform for CDN, DNS, security, serverless compute, and storage.
208 makers
2
Amazon Web Services
Cloud computing platform with hosting, storage, databases, AI, and infrastructure services.
150 makers
3
DigitalOcean
Cloud platform for virtual servers, managed databases, storage, Kubernetes, and app hosting.
131 makers
4
Vercel
Cloud platform for deploying, hosting, and scaling web apps and AI applications.
131 makers
Databases & backend
Databases, backend-as-a-service, storage, and auth providers.
1
PostgreSQL
Open source object-relational database system for reliable application data storage.
105 makers
3
Amazon S3
Cloud object storage for files, backups, static assets, data lakes, and application data.
89 makers
4
Supabase
Postgres backend platform with auth, storage, APIs, realtime, and edge functions.
84 makers
6
Airtable
No-code platform for building collaborative databases, apps, forms, workflows, and automations.
79 makers
Developer tools
Editors, terminals, version control, CI, and testing tools.
1
GitHub
Developer platform for hosting code, collaborating, tracking issues, and automating workflows.
361 makers
2
Google Chrome
Fast, secure web browser from Google with developer tooling and extension support.
163 makers
5
VS Code
Free, open-source code editor for building and debugging software across platforms.
73 makers
Payments & billing
Payment processors, merchants of record, and subscription billing.
1
Stripe
Financial infrastructure for accepting payments, billing customers, and managing money movement.
375 makers
2
PayPal
Digital wallet and payment platform for accepting, sending, and receiving money online.
75 makers
3
Paddle
Merchant of record platform for SaaS payments, subscriptions, tax, compliance, and billing.
67 makers
5
Lemon Squeezy
Merchant-of-record payments, subscriptions, tax compliance, and checkout for software businesses.
42 makers
Email delivery, newsletters, and inbox providers.
1
Mailchimp
Email and SMS marketing platform for campaigns, automations, signup forms, and audience management.
130 makers
2
Gmail
Email service for personal and business inboxes, SMTP, and Google account-based mail workflows.
86 makers
3
SendGrid
Email API, SMTP relay, and marketing campaign platform for sending app and transactional emails.
82 makers
4
Mailgun
Email API and SMTP service for sending, receiving, tracking, and optimizing email.
65 makers
5
Ghost
Open-source publishing platform for blogs, newsletters, memberships, and paid subscriptions.
59 makers
Analytics & SEO
Product analytics, web analytics, search rankings, and error monitoring.
1
Google Analytics
Web and app analytics for understanding customer behavior and marketing performance.
218 makers
2
Google Search Console
Tools and reports for measuring and improving a site's performance in Google Search.
111 makers
3
Sentry
Application monitoring platform for error tracking, performance monitoring, and debugging.
89 makers
4
Ahrefs
SEO and marketing platform for site audits, keyword research, backlinks, and rank tracking.
64 makers
5
PostHog
Product analytics, session replay, feature flags, experiments, and related product data tools.
58 makers
6
Simple Analytics
Privacy-first, cookieless web analytics and a Google Analytics alternative.
46 makers
Design
Design, prototyping, image, and video tools.
1
Figma
Collaborative design, prototyping, whiteboarding, and product-development workspace.
109 makers
5
Unsplash
Free stock photo library and API for finding, downloading, and publishing visuals.
32 makers
Productivity & collaboration
Notes, docs, tasks, calendars, CRMs, and team chat.
1
Slack
Team chat and collaboration platform for channels, workflows, apps, and notifications.
182 makers
4
Trello
Visual project management with boards, tasks, automation, and team collaboration.
89 makers
5
Typeform
AI-powered form, survey, quiz, and workflow builder for collecting responses and leads.
71 makers
6
Google Sheets
Cloud-based spreadsheets for collaboration, data tracking, and simple app workflows.
71 makers
Communities & launch platforms
Forums, maker communities, and launch sites.
1
Product Hunt
Community platform for discovering, launching, and upvoting new tech products.
412 makers
3
Hacker News
A tech news forum and launch community for discussions, Ask HN, Show HN, and jobs.
160 makers
6
Nomads.com
Community and city guide for digital nomads to choose places, track trips, and meet others.
47 makers
Social & distribution
Social networks, video platforms, and ad networks used to reach people.
1
X (Twitter)
Social network for real-time posts, conversations, news, and audience distribution.
562 makers
4
Facebook
Social network for sharing content, building pages and groups, and reaching audiences.
250 makers
6
LinkedIn
Professional social network for career identity, networking, content, and recruiting.
220 makers
App stores & marketplaces
Stores and marketplaces that distribute or sell the product itself.
1
App Store
Marketplace for discovering, downloading, and distributing apps on Apple platforms.
97 makers
2
Amazon
Online marketplace and retail platform for selling, affiliate links, and product integrations.
85 makers
3
Shopify
Commerce platform for creating online stores and selling products across channels.
81 makers
4
Gumroad
Marketplace and storefront platform for selling digital products and subscriptions.
65 makers
6
Chrome Web Store
Marketplace for discovering, publishing, and installing Chrome extensions and themes.
57 makers
Other
Real products that fit none of the other categories.
3
Google Maps
Web mapping and location platform with maps, directions, places, and developer APIs.
38 makers
5
Ethereum
Decentralized blockchain platform for smart contracts, apps, and digital assets.
28 makers
6
Uber
Ride-hailing, delivery, and logistics platform for transportation and local commerce.
27 makers