Build or Skip
See which products are already making money before you build yours
About Build or Skip
Build or Skip attacks the riskiest question in indie building: will anyone pay for this? It ranks 130,000+ websites by estimated monthly revenue — derived from observed payment-processor traffic, not self-reported MRR — with dedicated rankings for newly registered domains so you can spot products gaining traction in their first months. Filters cover category, domain age, DR and payment channel, and there's a side directory of 1,000+ high-DR backlink resources for when you do build. The honesty is in the name: some ideas deserve a skip, and revenue evidence beats both instinct and Twitter hype. Public tip-jar data as a ranking signal is a clever source most competitors don't touch.\n\nWho it's for: indie hackers and small teams choosing between build ideas, niche-site operators hunting proven markets, and anyone tired of "validated" ideas that turn out to be a founder's optimism. $19/month or $190/year. As with any estimation tool, treat the numbers as directional — the trend line matters more than the exact figure.
At a glance
What it is
See which products are already making money before you build yours
Pricing
Freemium
Primary category
Productivity
Source code
Closed source / hosted
What to consider before using Build or Skip
Build or Skip is one of many tools in its category. Before committing to it, weigh a few practical points that tend to decide whether a tool actually fits your work:
- Match the tool to your real task, not to its feature count. A tool that excels at your specific job beats one with a longer checklist you will never use.
- Check how it fits your existing workflow — integrations, export formats, and whether the output needs heavy manual cleanup.
- Read the license and pricing terms for commercial use, especially if you plan to publish or resell what the tool produces.
We describe Build or Skip and its alternatives honestly so you can compare on substance. Browse the similar tools below to see how it stacks up against other options in the same category.
