TinyLaunchpad is a weekly launchpad platform that helps indie makers and tech enthusiasts discover, vote on, and submit small-scale side projects to gain early traction.
What is TinyLaunchpad?
TinyLaunchpad is a curated platform that showcases new tiny side projects every week. It takes project submissions from indie makers and presents them in a weekly launch cycle, where the community can upvote and discover the best new tools. The platform runs as a web app and is built for the indie maker community.
Key Features
- Weekly Launch Cycle — New projects go live every Monday at 8:00 AM UTC, with a visible countdown timer building anticipation.
- Voting System — Each launch displays an upvote count (e.g., "2", "1", "0") that the community uses to rank projects.
- Category Tags — Projects are tagged with categories like AI, Productivity, SaaS, and more, allowing users to filter and browse by interest.
- Last Week's Winners — Top-voted projects from the previous week are highlighted with gold, silver, and bronze medals and their vote counts.
- Featured Launches — Some projects are marked as "Featured" for extra visibility within the weekly list.
- Submission System — Makers can submit their own projects via the "+ New Launch" button at https://tinylaunchpad.com/projects/submit.
- Maker Community — Over 1,500 maker avatars are displayed on the homepage, indicating an active community of builders.
Who is it for?
- Indie makers launching side projects who want to find early users and get feedback from a community of builders.
- Tech enthusiasts who enjoy discovering innovative new tools and services every week across categories like AI, Productivity, and SaaS.
- Early adopters looking for niche or tiny products that may not yet be on larger platforms.
What can you do with TinyLaunchpad?
- Discover new tools — Browse the weekly launches, filter by category (e.g., AI, Productivity), and upvote those you find useful.
- Promote your own project — Submit your side project via the submission form to gain visibility among makers and early adopters.
- Research competitors — Check "Last Week's Winners" and featured launches to see what types of projects are gaining traction.
How does TinyLaunchpad work?
- Submit a project — Any maker can submit their tiny side project through the "+ New Launch" page.
- Launch day — Approved projects go live on a Monday at 8:00 AM UTC, joining that week's cohort.
- Vote and engage — The community browses projects and upvotes ones they like. Votes are counted to determine winners.
- Winners announcement — The top projects from the previous week are featured with medals on the homepage.
Alternatives
- Product Hunt, which focuses on a broader range of products and has a larger audience but no weekly cycle or explicit "tiny" project focus.
FAQ
Do I need to pay to submit a project?
No, submission appears to be free — there is no pricing information on the page, and the platform encourages makers to "launch your tiny side projects" without mentioning fees.
How often are new projects launched?
New launches happen every week on Monday at 8:00 AM UTC. A countdown timer on the homepage shows the time until the next launch.
How are winners determined?
Winners are determined by the number of upvotes each project receives during its launch week. The top projects earn gold, silver, and bronze medals.
Can I edit my project after submission?
The site does not provide this functionality on the visible pages; it likely depends on the submission process.
Is TinyLaunchpad only for tiny projects?
Yes, the platform explicitly focuses on "tiny side projects" — small-scale or indie products — as opposed to large-scale commercial launches.
