Buildside
Buildside is a social network designed for SaaS founders who are building in public. It provides a space for founders to share product progress, post updates, and engage with a community of like-minded builders. Members can discover useful tools and find collaborators for their ventures. The platform emphasizes transparency and community support in the journey of building a software product. In addition to its core social feed, Buildside offers comparison guides for other build-in-public and launch platforms. Founders can compare Buildside with Indie Hackers, Product Hunt, X, LinkedIn, and many other networks to decide where to share their journey. The site also includes a directory of founders and products, a blog, and decision guides for choosing the right platform for product stage and goals. Buildside is free to join and tailored specifically to the SaaS niche. It aims to create a network where founders can get feedback, gain early users, and build relationships without the noise of general-purpose social media. The platform's growth is driven by its community and the value it provides through focused networking.
- Category
- Growth
- Pricing
- Free
Problem solved
Buildside solves the challenge of finding an engaged audience for founders who are building in public. It offers a dedicated community of SaaS builder peers, product discovery, and collaboration opportunities, avoiding the noise on general social networks.
Use cases
- Share daily or weekly progress updates on SaaS projects
- Find co-founders, contributors, or marketing collaborators
- Learn from other founders' building-in-public journeys
- Discover tools and resources recommended by the community
- Compare build-in-public platforms to decide where to post
- Get early user feedback on new product features
- Network with SaaS founders and industry peers
Audience
- Startups
- Product Managers
- Business Users
- Hobbyists
Pros
- Free to join and participate
- Niche community focused on SaaS building in public
- Includes comparisons with other platforms to guide founders
- Facilitates feedback and collaboration
- Clean and focused networking environment
Cons
- Smaller user base than mainstream general-purpose networks
- May not appeal to founders outside the SaaS niche
Official website: https://buildside.app/
Canonical LambdaBase page: https://www.lambdabase.com/tools/buildside