Best developer tools for indie makers

Best developer tools for indie makers ranks live products in Developer Tools. Makers file products here for people who build software, and a reviewer has checked each website. The list is not limited to libraries or APIs. Open source is a pricing label the maker can set, and it does not get a separate sort.

Visitor votes decide the order. When two products have the same votes, the higher average of idea, execution, design and value wins, and an earlier launch breaks the next tie. Buying a feature on RadarMakers does not move a product up this list.

  1. 1. PocketBase

    An open source backend in a single file

    2 votes, overall score 4.50 out of 5

  2. 2. PingGuard

    Don't monitor the endpoint. Monitor the execution of your cron.

    2 votes, overall score 4.25 out of 5

  3. 3. DSH Hub

    Directory of DeepSeek Harness plugins

    2 votes, overall score 3.50 out of 5

  4. 4. FoxPhone

    Isolated cloud phones your AI agents can run at scale

    2 votes, overall score 2.50 out of 5

  5. 5. Ping123

    Free IP lookup, DNS and WebRTC leak tests

    1 vote, overall score 3.75 out of 5

  6. 6. DogeSMS

    Temporary phone numbers in 180+ countries for SMS verification codes.

    1 vote, overall score 3.50 out of 5

  7. 7. JSONViewerTool

    Free browser tools to view, compare, validate, escape and convert JSON

    0 votes, no ratings yet

Frequently asked questions

What is listed on Best developer tools for indie makers?

Live products in Developer Tools. Open source products appear when the maker chose that pricing model. Each one needs a working website.

Does an open source license change the rank?

No. The pricing model is a label on the product page. Rank follows community votes, then overall score, then the earlier launch.

Who can submit a developer tool?

The maker, or a person the maker allowed, using an account with a confirmed email. Listing is free, and a person reviews the submission before it is public.

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