shippin.io

About shippin.io

What is shippin.io?

shippin.io is a software product discovery platform where builders launch products, showcase verified revenue, and get discovered by users and founders. Browse the best new apps, SaaS tools, and software products — ranked by real engagement, not just votes.

shippin.io is a software product discovery platform — a permanent directory where builders launch products, showcase verified revenue, and stay discoverable over time. Visitors browse tools ranked by real engagement, not one-day launch hype.

It is built for indie hackers, founders, and builders who want ongoing visibility, and for users and founders actively looking for their next software tool.

How it works

For builders

Submit your product on the launch page. Optionally connect verified revenue from DodoPayments or self-report revenue. Free listings go live on the next available UTC launch day; Builder plan members can publish today or schedule a future date. Once live, your listing competes in the directory based on ongoing engagement — views, clicks, upvotes, and more. Archive a listing anytime to hide it from the public directory; unarchive to restore visibility.

For visitors

Browse the products directory, filter by category and pricing model, and upvote tools you find useful. Rankings reflect real community engagement updated hourly.

How products are ranked

Every product has a single rank score that determines its position in all listings. Rank is earned through ongoing engagement — not just launch-day votes.

  • Outbound clicks — visits to the product website
  • Upvotes — community upvotes from registered users
  • Recency — rank decays without new engagement over time
  • Newness boost — temporary boost in the first 30 days after launch
  • Verified builder multiplier — boost for verified Builder subscribers
  • Report threshold — 10 or more reports hides the listing and rank drops to zero

Engagement only counts while a listing is publicly live. Rankings update hourly. All products use the same formula in the main directory feed — there is no paid placement in that feed. Paid promotional sidebar slots are sold separately on the advertise page and are clearly labeled "Promoted".

Promoted sidebar slots

Builders can purchase one-time promotional slots on the advertise page. Up to ten products appear in a labeled "Promoted" section on the products directory — separate from organic ranking in the main feed. Choose a 7-day or 30-day run; one charge, no auto-renew. Builder subscribers receive a discount.

Slots activate when payment succeeds. You can end an active promotion early from Settings → Billing; unused time is not refunded. A product with an active paid slot may keep appearing in the sidebar for the booked period even if you later archive the listing.

Verified revenue

Builders on the Builder plan can connect DodoPayments or Stripe with a read-only API key. Revenue syncs daily via background jobs, and the listing shows verified revenue from your processor.

Builders on other payment processors can enter revenue manually. Self-reported revenue is clearly labeled and visually distinct from verified revenue.

Product owners can connect a processor, self-report revenue, or keep revenue private.

Archiving your listings

You can archive any product you own to hide it from the public directory, search, and sitemap without losing your data. Only you can see an archived product page while signed in. Unarchive anytime to restore visibility.

Free accounts are limited to a set number of active products — archived products do not count toward that limit. When a Builder subscription ends, listings beyond the free tier limit are archived automatically (your highest-ranked listings stay visible) and you receive an email listing what changed.

How shippin.io differs from Product Hunt

Product Hunt centres on a single launch day and resets rankings daily, which encourages upvote campaigns and short-lived spikes. shippin.io is a permanent directory: active products stay listed with no launch-day expiry and compete on ongoing engagement over time.

You can connect Stripe or DodoPayments to display verified revenue — Product Hunt has no equivalent. Launch timing depends on your plan: Builder members pick their UTC go-live day, including today; free accounts are assigned the next open daily slot, usually tomorrow.

Frequently asked questions

Is shippin.io free to use?
Visitors can browse and discover all products for free. The free tier has a limit on active (non-archived) products. The Builder subscription unlocks unlimited active launches, verified revenue display, analytics, and a rank boost.
How does verified revenue work?
Builders connect DodoPayments or Stripe via a read-only API key. Revenue syncs daily. The product page shows verified revenue with a chart and listing badge. Self-reported revenue is available for builders on other payment processors and is clearly labeled as unverified.
How long does a product stay discoverable?
Active (non-archived) listings stay in the directory indefinitely — there is no time-based expiry. Rank decays without new engagement but the product remains listed until you archive it, it is removed for policy violations, or your account is deleted. Archived listings are hidden from the public but can be restored by the owner.
Can I remove or hide a product listing?
Yes. Owners archive a listing from the product page to hide it from the public directory, search, and sitemap. Images, revenue history, and other data are kept. You can unarchive later. Free users are subject to the free tier active product limit; archived products do not count toward that limit. There is no permanent delete for individual products — archiving is the reversible alternative.
What happens to my products when my Builder subscription ends?
When your Builder subscription expires (after cancellation at period end or failed renewal past the grace period), your account reverts to the free tier. If you exceed the free tier active product limit, we automatically archive the lowest-ranked listings and keep your highest-ranked products visible. You receive an email listing what was archived. Resubscribing lets you unarchive products again.
What categories of software can be listed?
All software products are welcome — SaaS tools, developer tools, productivity apps, AI products, marketing tools, and more. The directory covers all software categories.
Is shippin.io a marketplace?
No. shippin.io is a discovery and directory platform. No products are bought or sold through shippin.io. The open-for-acquisition signal is informational only — it indicates the builder is open to acquisition discussions, optionally with a listed asking price, but no transactions happen on the platform.
How does Show interest work?
Signed-in users can submit one expression of interest per acquisition-listed product. You may include an optional message and choose whether to share your email with the owner. We notify the owner by email. shippin.io does not broker or participate in any deal — discussions happen off-platform.
How is shippin.io different from Product Hunt?
Product Hunt resets rankings daily and centres on a single launch day. shippin.io is a permanent directory — active products compete on ongoing engagement with no launch-day expiry. shippin.io also offers verified revenue display. There is no manual approval queue; listings undergo automated content review. Builder accounts publish today, free accounts launch the next available UTC day.
Can I claim a product I did not submit?
Yes. If a product page lists the wrong owner, you can prove domain control via a TXT file at your product domain and transfer ownership to your account.
What is the Builder plan?
The Builder plan is a subscription for serious builders. It includes unlimited active product launches, verified revenue display, detailed analytics, a rank boost, and the ability to mark products as available for acquisition.
How do promoted sidebar slots work?
Builders purchase one-time promotional slots on the advertise page. Up to ten products appear in a labeled Promoted section on the products directory — separate from organic main-feed ranking. Slots activate on successful payment (7-day or 30-day runs, one charge, no auto-renew). Builder subscribers receive a discount. You can end an active slot early from Settings → Billing; unused time is not refunded. A product with an active paid slot may keep appearing in the sidebar for the booked period even if you later archive the listing.