I Built a Tools Directory Instead of Another SaaS, and It Became My Top Project

I have been shipping a number of small projects, many of which are SaaS products with a payment flow, database, and landing page. This project, however, is different. It is a curated directory of over 300 tools across 20+ categories, along with a blog where I write about the process of developing and testing these tools. I decided to build this directory instead of another SaaS product because I wanted a reliable list that I could trust to share with others, without any caveats.

Unlike other directory models, I did not want to focus on reach or popularity, but rather on providing a trustworthy list of tools for developers, indie hackers, and startup builders. Every entry on justship.now is something that I have either used myself, watched a trusted founder ship with, or researched closely enough to have an opinion on.

This ensures that the list is high-quality and relevant, and that it carries more information than simply being listed through a form. The submission process for justship.now is simple: there is a "Submit a Tool" link on the directory, and I review each submission myself. There are no fees, sponsored tiers, or fast-track options, and the one-person review queue ensures that only a limited number of tools are added, allowing me to personally vouch for each one.

While I believe in the potential of makers.page, the gated Marketing Assistant MCP project, I want the first thing a visitor to my site sees to be a reliable and trustworthy resource. That's why justship.now is currently the top project on my site.