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7 products of non-technical indie hackers

I always dreamed of building my own products.

Little problem.

I have 0 technical knowledge. After lurking for YEARS on Product Hunt and IndieHackers I discovered No-Code. Finally, no more excuses and I started to build my own things.

To inspire other people who can't code I interview founders who are making money with No-Code in No-Code Exits.

Here are 7 of my favourite products made with No-Code.

1. FOUNDERGIGS

🎣Hook
An exclusive network of the top freelance and fractional founders-for-hire in the startup world

🏷️Maker
Alex Friedman

💰Success
Profitable + Acquired for 6-figures

🧰No-Code stack
Softr
Airtable

🦹Level
If you have 0 experience building web apps I always recommend Softr.
Thanks to it's building blocks and integrations it's perfect to quickly build and launch your fist web app.

2. VIRAL POST GENERATOR

🎣Hook
Create a cringe LinkedIn Post with AI

🏷️Maker
@ttom

💰Success
Went viral + Acquired for undisclosed amount by Taplio for side project marketing

🧰No-Code stack
Adalo

🦹Level
If you want to build web apps or native mobile apps Adalo is a great platform for No-Code beginners.

3. LETTERGROWTH

🎣Hook
Find newsletters for cross promotions

🏷️Maker
@pauldmet

💰Success
$500 MRR + Acquired for 5-figures

🧰No-Code stack
Glide

🦹Level
Glide is perfect for No-Code beginners who want to build a web app aand internal tools.

4. SWAPSTACK

🎣Hook
A newsletter advertising marketplace that connects brands to newsletter audiences for relevant sponsorships

💰Success
$25K monthly revenue + Helped newsletters make more than $2 million in revenue + Acquired for undisclosed amount by Beehiiv

🏷️Maker
@SchonbergerJake

🧰No-Code stack
Bubble

🦹Level
Bubble has a steeper learning curve but if you want to build a serious web app this platform is your safest bet.

5. STRABO

🎣Hook
A customisable investment dashboard to manage your assets around the world

🏷️Maker
@bw931

💰Success
Used their No-Code prototype to find product market fit and secure funding

🧰No-Code stack
Bubble

🦹Level
Bubble has a steeper learning curve but if you want to build a serious web app this platform is your safest bet.

6. MY ASK AI

🎣Hook
Create an AI assistant that gives you instant answers from all your content and docs

💰Success
18K MRR

🏷️Maker
@michaelheap

🧰No-Code stack
Bubble

🦹Level
Bubble has a steeper learning curve but if you want to build a serious web app this platform is your safest bet.

7. TINYACQUISITIONS

🎣Hook
Buy & sell all kinds of digital assets for $100k or less

🏷️Maker
@stepocampbell

💰Success
3K MRR

🧰No-Code stack
Bubble

🦹Level
Bubble has a steeper learning curve but if you want to build a serious web app this platform is your safest bet.

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  1. 1

    Awesome Post, Katt! Very informative!

  2. 1

    Great list of motivation to start with.

  3. 1

    I'm a non-tech founder making a good living off my projects, and altho these apps I'm sure a great, I can't believe how I don't hear ppl talking about using Google products. I straight up almost exclusively uses Google forms, Google Docs and Sheets, and I'm doing well. Other products are sexier, but not necessarily better.

    1. 1

      doesn't matter how, as long it brings value!

  4. 1

    That's amazing, Katt! Building your own products is the dream of many, and you've made it real!

    The 7 products you've created are so inspiring, and I'm sure your effort and innovation will inspire so many more to make their dream projects come into fruition.

    Great job!

    1. 1

      thanks
      PS: not my products, I'm just the curator

  5. 1

    Great niche, I've been subbed to you for a while as I cant code at all. Would be great to collab one day, I own a B2B marketing gallery that has real-world interviews, examples and case studies :)

  6. 1

    Interesting and impressive. I know design very weel, If I had the technical ability too I would build Micro SaaS.

    1. 1

      You should with No-Code! braviostudio.app is suited for designers.

      1. 1

        Thanks for sharing. I will definitely take a look.

  7. 1

    This is really interesting. Technical ability is a hurdle for me as well. Thanks for sharing what you've learned. I'm curious: how did you find these start-ups, and how did you decide which ones to highlight?

    1. 2

      I interview a non-technical founder every week. I find them mainly through twitter and nocode communities.

      I have 55+ interviews (on nocode-exits.com) and this was a nice mix of type and tools used

  8. 1

    Thanks for sharing, loved the newsletter advertising & marketplace references. Still my favorite marketing channel.

    1. 1

      yeah, those are good! Thanks Archie.

  9. 1

    Thank you for this subtle library! Means alot.

    1. 1

      I hope it can inspire you!

  10. 1

    Hey there! Your journey into the world of No-Code is truly inspiring! It's amazing how you've leveraged platforms like Softr, Adalo, Glide, and Bubble to bring your product ideas to life. The success stories of FOUNDERGIGS, VIRAL POST GENERATOR, LETTERGROWTH, SWAPSTACK, STRABO, MY ASK AI, and TINYACQUISITIONS are a testament to the power of creativity and determination.

    Your dedication to interviewing founders and showcasing their achievements in the No-Code space is commendable. It not only highlights the possibilities for those without technical knowledge but also builds a supportive community. Keep up the fantastic work, and I'm sure your insights and interviews are inspiring many others to embark on their No-Code journey. Looking forward to more success stories! 👏✨

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