Builders.to is a community platform and tiered support system that takes founders from idea to investor-ready MVP — start free posting projects to get more eyes, then level up with verification, MVP validation, or done-for-you building.
What is Builders.to?
Builders.to is a members-only launchpad for builders to share projects, get feedback, and find first users. It offers five levels of support: a free Platform for posting updates, Verified ($25 one-time) for a badge and recorded MVP review, Pro ($50 one-time) for triple visibility, MVP Validation ($360) for a deep-dive session on your product and market, and Building Support (starting at $5,000) to have a polished MVP built in about 21 days. The platform runs on a web app and is created by Ben Spak and the Builders.to team.
Key Features
- Project Feed — Post updates visible to 1,366+ builders; free users post up to 5×/day, Verified up to 10×, Pro up to 15×.
- Permanent Project Page — Every project gets an SEO-indexed, do-follow backlinked page that stays live forever.
- Community Feedback — Over 1,010 pieces of real feedback given; each project page invites comments.
- Discord Community — Access to the builder Discord for real-time discussion and networking.
- Verified Badge — One-time $25 (Verified) or $50 (Pro) payment earns a verified badge; Pro includes a recorded interview with the CEO.
- MVP Validation Session — $360 buys a recorded deep-dive pressure-testing your riskiest assumptions, with written follow-up notes.
- Building Support — From $5,000 (or $300/month with 5% revenue share), get a demo-ready MVP built on Node.js, Next.js, and PostgreSQL with auth and 5 core features in ~21 days.
- Builders Podcast — Biweekly interviews with founders like Elitza from Own Page.
Who is it for?
- Indie hackers and solo founders who need public accountability and early feedback on their projects.
- Pre-revenue startup founders looking to build credibility and get a verified badge before pitching investors.
- Founders uncertain about their product direction who can book MVP Validation to avoid building the wrong thing.
- Non-technical founders who need a polished, investor-ready MVP built for them quickly (Building Support).
What can you do with Builders.to?
- Post daily progress to the feed to build a following and get constructive feedback from a community of builders.
- Get verified as a founder to increase trust and visibility; the Verified tier includes a recorded MVP review to identify flaws.
- Validate your idea by booking MVP Validation, where the team stress-tests your plan and delivers a prioritized action list.
- Order a done-for-you MVP through Building Support — specify requirements, get a working PWA with auth and 5 features delivered in ~21 days.
Pricing
- Platform: Free — includes a profile, one project page, 5 posts/day, and Discord access.
- Verified: $25 one-time — adds verified badge, recorded MVP review, and 10 posts/day.
- Pro: $50 one-time — adds Pro badge, 15 posts/day, up to 5 projects.
- MVP Validation: $360 — deep-dive session with written notes.
- Building Support: starting at $5,000 upfront or $300/month for 24 months with 5% revenue share (no equity).
FAQ
Is Builders.to free?
Yes, the Platform tier is free forever. It includes a builder profile, one project page, and the ability to post up to 5 times per day to the community feed.
What does MVP Validation include?
MVP Validation is a recorded deep-dive session where the team analyzes your product, market, and target user. You receive a prioritized list of what to build, validate, or cut next, plus written follow-up notes.
How fast can I get an MVP built?
Building Support delivers a baseline MVP (PWA with auth and 5 features) in about 21 days. Complex projects may take longer and cost more.
Can I get a do-follow backlink from my project page?
Yes. Every project page on Builders.to is permanently indexed with a do-follow backlink, helping your project get found in search engines.
How does Verified differ from Pro?
Verified ($25) gives you a verified badge and a recorded MVP review. Pro ($50) adds a Pro badge, requires a recorded CEO interview, and triple your daily post limit to 15×.
