Builders.to is a tiered founder platform that takes solo SaaS founders from idea to investor-ready MVP through a free community feed, paid verification and pro tiers, structured validation sessions, and done-for-you MVP building.
What is Builders.to?
Builders.to is a web-based platform offering five support levels for solo founders: a free community where you post updates and get SEO backlinks, a Verified tier ($25 one-time) with a badge and recorded MVP review, a Pro tier ($50 one-time) for triple the daily posting and up to 5 projects, an MVP Validation session ($360) for deep-dive product feedback, and Building Support (starting at $5,000) where the team builds a demo-ready MVP with auth and 5 core features in about 21 days. The platform is built by a team led by founder Ben and hosts over 1,366 builders and 345 projects.
Key Features (What makes Builders.to stand out?)
- Free Community Feed — Post up to 5 times per day to a feed of 1,366+ builders, getting real-time visibility for your project.
- Permanent Project Page — Every project receives an SEO-indexed URL with do-follow backlinks that persist and improve search rankings.
- Verified Badge & MVP Review — For a one-time $25 payment, earn a verified badge on your profile and get a recorded MVP review from the team.
- Pro Tier — For a one-time $50 payment, obtain a Verified Pro badge, post up to 15 times per day, and manage up to 5 projects.
- MVP Validation Session — For $360, engage in a deep-dive session that pressure-tests product-market assumptions and delivers a prioritized action list with written follow-up notes.
- Done-for-You MVP Building — Starting at $5,000 (or $300/month with 5% revenue share), the team builds a polished, demo-ready MVP with authentication, 5 core features, and testing, typically delivered in 21 days using Node.js, Next.js, and PostgreSQL.
- Builders Podcast — The platform hosts a podcast featuring founder interviews (e.g., Elitza from Own Page) that provide insights and community content.
Who is it for?
- Solo SaaS founders who need accountability and a structured path from idea to launch without giving up equity.
- Pre-revenue founders looking to validate their product idea through expert feedback before investing in development.
- Non-technical founders who want a professional-grade MVP built for them quickly to present to investors.
- Founders seeking visibility who want to build an audience and earn SEO backlinks by shipping in public.
What can you do with Builders.to? (Use cases)
- Validate your product idea — Book an MVP Validation session to get honest feedback on your riskiest assumptions and a prioritized list of what to build next.
- Build an MVP fast — Use Building Support to get a demo-ready MVP with auth and 5 core features in about 21 days, built on Node.js, Next.js, and PostgreSQL.
- Gain visibility and backlinks — Post daily updates on the free platform to attract attention and earn do-follow backlinks from your permanent project page.
- Build trust with investors — Get Verified or Pro to earn badges that signal credibility and commitment to potential investors.
Pricing
Builders.to offers five support levels with transparent pricing:
- Platform (Free): No cost. Includes posting 5x/day, one project page, and Discord access.
- Verified ($25 one-time): Adds verified badge and recorded MVP review; increases posting to 10x/day.
- Pro ($50 one-time): Adds Verified Pro badge; increases posting to 15x/day and allows up to 5 projects.
- MVP Validation ($360): A single deep-dive session with written follow-up notes.
- Building Support (starting at $5,000): Builds an MVP with PWA, auth, 5 core features, and testing; also available at $300/month for 24 months with a 5% revenue share, no equity.
