Open Startups
Explore transparent startups with real revenue, metrics, and success stories
About Open Startups
Open Startups is a curated collection of bootstrapped businesses that embrace transparency. Discover their revenue, growth metrics, and lessons learned through interviews, podcasts, and blogs. Perfect for founders and makers looking for real-world insights.
FAQ
All tools are manually curated and reviewed before being added to the directory. The goal is to provide a comprehensive list of options rather than just the 'best' tools.
Yes, you can submit your product or service to be added to the directory. However, there is a fee for submissions to ensure the directory remains high-quality and maintained.
Postmake is a bootstrapped project, and charging for submissions helps maintain the directory, eliminate noise, and ensure only serious founders list their tools. This also keeps the directory free for users.
Postmake focuses on providing a comprehensive directory of tools without a 'front page' or trending system. It aims to reduce noise and help users find suitable options for their needs, rather than relying on popularity.
Postmake was created by @amrkio, who built it to help small business owners and founders find and compare tools. It's a bootstrapped project that has recently become profitable.
Tools are sorted by tags and laid out on a roadmap that breaks down a typical project's lifecycle into common stages. You can also search by name or category to find and compare listings.
Yes, Postmake provides free access to its directory, which includes thousands of tools and curated resources. Additionally, it offers sections like 'Open Startups,' 'Zen List,' and 'Startup Books' for further exploration.
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