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Small products from 2026-07-04
This archive keeps the public showcase samples from this source date. The main showcase feed always shows the latest non-empty day.
Source date: 2026-07-04 · 12 featured · 4 public samples
Featured products 12
Higher-signal samples with a clear product shape — worth reading first.
| # | Product | Subreddit | Category | Date | Source |
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| 1 | ServerDeals.at: Free deal-tracker for used server/homelab hardware with price history comparison across 12 countriesOriginal title I built a free deal-tracker for used server/homelab hardware — scores eBay listings vs their price history across 12 countries Original post excerpt Homelabber here. I got tired of refreshing eBay and never knowing if a used PowerEdge or a batch of ECC RAM was actually a good price. So I built serverdeals.at: - Pulls listings live from 12 eBay markets + willhaben, scores each against its category's 60-day… Tired of guessing if a used PowerEdge or ECC RAM is a good deal? ServerDeals.at scrapes listings from 12 eBay markets + willhaben, scores each against 60-day median price, and surfaces real bargains. Sort by €/TB or €/GB, filter by country, and switch currencies — all free. Solves a clear information asymmetry problem in the niche resale market using historical price data; simple yet practical product shape worth studying for indie builders targeting verticals. | r/SideProject | side project | 2026-07-04 | Open → |
| 2 | DevPick: a zero-fee playtesting app for indie developers to get raw video feedbackOriginal title i'm 15, building a 0-fee playtesting app. my first UI was kinda ass so i used claude to map out a massive V2. roast my architecture Original post excerpt hi everyone. i'm 15 and i'm building devpick.app so indie devs don't get put into debt just to get raw video feedback. i pushed a V1 prototype a couple days ago. it actually got around 40 users, but the UI was a bit messy and the user funnel was basically a l… DevPick offers a free playtesting platform where indie devs can collect unfiltered video feedback from real users without paying fees. It helps avoid debt from expensive testing services. The V2 architecture was redesigned using Claude to improve UI and user flow. The zero-fee + video feedback model directly addresses a common indie pain point; using generative AI to rapidly re-architect an early prototype is a smart learning opportunity. | r/SideProject | data visualization | 2026-07-04 | Open → |
| 3 | UiScanner: scrape real design tokens from any live website and get a usable design systemOriginal title i got tired of my vibe coded sites all looking the same (ai slop), so i built a tool that scrapes the real design tokens off any live website and gives you a design system to use Original post excerpt every time I built something w/ cursor or claude it came out looking like ai slop (fable 5 just kills credits, others just don't get the "it" feeling) there's a bunch of really good design references for dashboard ui but I really like landing pages, so i made… A tool for web developers and designers: add any public URL to uiscanner.com, and it extracts color roles, font scales, spacing, border radius, animations, and more into a structured design system. Great for borrowing real design references without manual inspection. It addresses the 'AI slop' homogenization problem by letting indie builders learn from actual live sites, offering a practical way to break out of vibe-coded uniformity. | r/SideProject | dashboard | 2026-07-04 | Open → |
| 4 | StarFlicks: Ad-free movie & TV show tracker with unlimited custom listsOriginal title [DEV] I built an alternative to TV Time / CineTrak / Letterboxd (Stack: Django, Next.js, Expo) Original post excerpt Hi everyone! I'm an Italian developer and I wanted to share a project of mine that has been live in production for months, hoping it might be useful to others and to get feedback to keep improving it. As a movie buff, I used apps like CineTrak for years until… A free tracking app for movie enthusiasts, offering unlimited custom lists to log viewing history with no ads. Built with Django, Next.js, and Expo, it positions itself as an alternative to services like TV Time, CineTrak, or Letterboxd. Indie builders can learn how a personal pain point (limited lists in existing trackers) led to a full-stack solution that competes with established names. | r/SideProject | app | 2026-07-04 | Open → |
| 5 | LinkBreeze: an open-source, self-hosted link-in-bio platform that runs in one Docker commandOriginal title I made a open-source/self-hosted Linktree alternative that runs in one Docker command Original post excerpt I kept running into the same problem with Linktree: $15/mo just to get analytics and a few themes. No self-hosting option. No QR codes. No link scheduling. And all my data sitting on their servers. So I built LinkBreeze a open-source/self-hosted link-in-bio p… For users who want full control over their link-in-bio page, it offers unlimited links with drag-and-drop, QR codes, link scheduling, and more – all free and self-hosted. Deploy with a single Docker command. Indie builders can observe how to enter a mature market (Linktree) with an open-source, self-hosted alternative and simplify deployment via Docker. | r/buildinpublic | app | 2026-07-04 | Open → |
| 6 | Uptent: Free uptime monitor built around projects for indie hackersOriginal title I built a free uptime monitor for indie hackers, launched today Original post excerpt I juggle a few side projects and every uptime tool I tried gave me one big messy list of monitors with no sense of what belongs to what. So I built Uptent. The core idea: projects are first-class. Each project gets its own monitors, its own dashboard, and its… Uptent treats projects as first-class objects. Each project gets its own monitors, dashboard, and public status page, so you can instantly see which project is healthy and which woke you up at 3am. Designed for indie hackers juggling multiple side projects. It tackles the messy flat-list problem in uptime tools by organizing monitors by project — a simple but impactful product shape worth noting. | r/microsaas | dashboard | 2026-07-04 | Open → |
| 7 | Tread: Track tire tread depth and predict replacement timing from your iPhoneOriginal title I got stranded with a blowout I could have predicted — so I built an app to track tire health Original post excerpt I drive electric cars — no maintenance, which is both a blessing and a curse. The curse? No one to remind me when to change my tires. The car should predict tire life based on my driving habits... but we're not there yet. So I built Tread — an iOS app that tr… An iOS app for EV owners and anyone who neglects tire maintenance. Measure tread depth with a coin or camera, let the app calculate wear rate, predict when to replace, and remind you to rotate tires. Syncs with Apple Watch. Turns a common oversight into a recurring need with a simple measurement + prediction loop – a clean example of solving a hardware problem with a software wrapper. | r/SideProject | app | 2026-07-04 | Open → |
| 8 | FinAudit: AI tool for monthly personal finance anomaly detectionOriginal title I used to spend 3 hours/month auditing my finances in Excel — built an AI tool to cut it to 15 minutes Original post excerpt Disclosure: I built this. Not financial advice — just my story. The habit Every month I audit my personal finances. Not daily expense tracking — a monthly check for anything out of expectation : Spending spikes I didn't notice Subscriptions I forgot about Cat… Replaces manual Excel workflows for monthly finance audits—automates CSV export from banks, data cleaning, merchant tagging, and variance reports. Designed for individuals who want a 15-minute health check on spending spikes, forgotten subscriptions, and budget deviations. A lean AI solution to a common but tedious personal finance task; worth watching for its clear product loop and time-savings proof. | r/alphaandbetausers | dashboard | 2026-07-04 | Open → |
| 9 | Send Alarm: A remote alarm tool for specific wake-up scenariosOriginal title I built an app for waking up a friend without hijacking their phone Original post excerpt I built Send Alarm, an iPhone app for one very specific problem: sometimes a message or call is not enough to wake someone up. The app lets you send an alarm to another person, but it only rings if they accept it. They can accept once, always accept from you,… Send Alarm is an iPhone app that lets you send an alarm to another person, which only rings if they accept it. The recipient can accept once, always, reject, or block the sender. Alarms are scheduled via AlarmKit and can bypass silent and focus modes, ideal for waking deep sleepers or reminding friends of early flights. It solves a clear pain point where calls or texts are insufficient, with an opt-in mechanism that respects recipients' agency. A clean product shape worth watching for indie builders. | r/SideProject | app | 2026-07-04 | Open → |
| 10 | Backspace: Undo AI-generated code changes with easy trackingOriginal title Built a tool to undo AI-generated code changes. Original post excerpt I've been using AI coding tools a lot lately, and one thing that kept bothering me was how easy it is for an AI to make a bunch of changes that look reasonable at first, then leave you figuring out how to recover when things go sideways. So I built a small pr… Backspace is a small tool for developers who heavily use AI coding assistants. It tracks and reverts AI-generated code changes, solving the pain point of hard-to-recover modifications. The tool is available via a simple web interface. This product addresses a real pain point in AI-assisted coding—trustworthy rollback. Its lightweight, single-purpose design is a great example for indie builders on how to turn a personal frustration into a practical tool. | r/SaaS | ai app | 2026-07-04 | Open → |
| 11 | AI Pomodoro: A smart timer that tracks AI-assisted productivityOriginal title AI pomodoro Original post excerpt I created a pomodoro that tracks cursor usage and plan to have it perhaps track how much of your productivity is actually AI based vs self. I know that cursor itself tracks amount of code committed that is AI generated, but i plan for this to be tracking gene… A pomodoro timer for developers and knowledge workers that monitors cursor usage and aims to distinguish between AI-generated and self-generated productivity. It plans to extend beyond code to general use cases, offering insights into how much of your work is AI-driven. Combines a proven time-management method with AI usage analytics, creating a unique angle for indie builders interested in quantifying the real impact of AI tools on personal output. | r/microsaas | ai app | 2026-07-04 | Open → |
| 12 | SFOM.AI: Viral format discovery for content creatorsOriginal title I built SFOM.AI thinking creators wanted ready-to-use scripts. Turns out most people care more about something else. Original post excerpt I have been building SFOM.AI for the last few months. Originally I saw it as an AI that finds viral videos across Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, breaks them down shot-by-shot, and turns them into ready scripts adapted to your niche. The vision was to replace… SFOM.AI analyzes viral videos across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube shot-by-shot to surface trending formats in your niche. It helps creators spot what's working without manual trend hunting. Initially built as a script generator, the team found users valued format discovery far more. A great example of pivoting based on real user feedback: the shift from script generation to format discovery shows how to find true product-market fit. | r/SaaS | ai app | 2026-07-04 | Open → |
Public samples 4
Other concrete small products and betas that passed the public filter.
| # | Product | Subreddit | Category | Date | Source |
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| 13 | LaunchList: Free directory of 100 places to promote your appOriginal title i made a free list of 100 places where you can promote your app Original post excerpt I recently shared this on another subreddit and it got 500 upvotes so I thought I’d share it here as well, hoping it helps more people. Every time I launch a new product, I go through the same annoying routine: Googling “SaaS directories,” digging up 5-year-o… A curated free list of 100 directories and platforms where indie makers can submit their apps or startups. It eliminates the hassle of Googling outdated lists and helps you get your product noticed faster after launch. A simple yet practical solution to a common pain point for indie builders. Watch how a straightforward curated list can become a useful resource without building complex software. | r/indiehackers | app | 2026-07-04 | Open → |
| 14 | WeddingAlbumDraft: Free local wedding album draft generator for photographersOriginal title I made free Wedding Album Draft tool Original post excerpt I built a free tool that turns selected wedding photos into an album draft PDF in the browser. No account, no upload, and everything runs locally. I think it's useful for photographer to present selected shots to his/her client before printing it out. It's po… A free browser-based tool that converts selected wedding photos into an album draft PDF. All processing stays local—no account, no upload. Designed for photographers to present curated shots to clients before printing, simple and cost-free. A lean solution to a clear photographer pain point. Local processing removes privacy barriers and infrastructure costs, making it a smart lead generator or add-on service idea. | r/SideProject | side project | 2026-07-04 | Open → |
| 15 | Ultra Data Scraper: free Chrome extension for one-click structured web data extractionOriginal title Looking for feedback on my free web scraper Chrome extension Original post excerpt Hey folks,I’ve been working on a Chrome extension called Ultra Data Scraper to make extracting data from websites less painful. Basically, it lets you pull tables, emails, phone numbers, images, videos, prices, and other structured info from pages. You can th… A free Chrome extension for users who need to extract tables, emails, phone numbers, images, videos, prices, and other structured info from web pages. It supports export to CSV, Excel, JSON, or XML, plus batch download of images/videos with type filtering. Indie builders can observe how a free extension covers multiple data types and bulk download scenarios, potentially competing with or complementing paid scraping tools. | r/SaaS | browser extension | 2026-07-04 | Open → |
| 16 | f1gures.app: A beautiful spreadsheet for Formula 1 dataOriginal title I built a Formula 1 site... And it's genuinely a beautiful spreadsheet Original post excerpt I'm a massive F1 fan (and I enjoy Karting although I'm genuinely bad at it).. I was thinking about building something and that seemed a natural and enjoyable choice. So I built f1gures.app . I've tried to focus on the look, web usability and basically getting… A static site for hardcore F1 fans that turns historical race data (drivers, teams, races) into a gorgeous, usable spreadsheet-like interface. It prioritizes visual appeal, web usability, and fast loading via static rebuild after each race weekend. Shows how to reimagine raw data as an aesthetic, functional spreadsheet product — a pattern indie devs can apply to any data-heavy niche. | r/SideProject | app | 2026-07-04 | Open → |