Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? We've got answers. If you can't find what you're looking for, drop us an email at hello@indiestack.dev.

How do I list my tool on IndieStack?

Click Submit a Tool in the navigation bar. Fill out the form with your tool's name, description, pricing, and a link to your website. Once submitted, our team will review your listing and approve it — usually within 24-48 hours.

How do I get paid?

Payments are processed through Stripe Connect. When you set up your maker profile, you'll connect your Stripe account. Revenue from sales is deposited directly into your Stripe balance, minus the platform fee.

What's the platform fee?

The platform fee is 5% (or 3% on Pro), plus Stripe's ~3%. That means makers keep roughly 92-94% of every sale. We believe that's the fairest deal in the indie marketplace space.

Can I list a free tool?

Absolutely. Free tools are welcome on IndieStack. Many makers list a free version alongside a paid tier. Free listings help you build visibility and gain upvotes from the community.

How does tool verification work?

Every listing is manually reviewed by our team before it goes live. We check that the tool is a real, functional product, that the description is accurate, and that it meets our quality standards. Verified tools display a badge on their listing.

How long does approval take?

Most submissions are reviewed and approved within 24-48 hours. If we need more information or spot an issue, we'll email you with feedback.

Can I edit my listing after it's published?

Yes. Log in to your maker dashboard and you can update your tool's description, pricing, images, and other details at any time. Major changes may trigger a brief re-review.

What payment methods do buyers have?

Buyers can pay with any major credit or debit card via Stripe. We support Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and more. All transactions are secured with SSL encryption.

Is there a free tier for makers?

Listing your tool on IndieStack is completely free. You only pay the platform fee when you make a sale. There are no monthly charges or upfront listing fees.

How do upvotes and wishlists work?

Anyone can upvote a tool to show support — it helps surface the best tools in our rankings. Logged-in users can also save tools to their wishlist for easy access later. Makers can see upvote and wishlist counts in their dashboard.

Why should I buy an indie tool instead of building it myself with AI?

You could vibe-code anything — but should you? Every tool you build from scratch is tokens burned, bugs to fix, and features to maintain forever. A polished indie tool saves you thousands of tokens and gives you something battle-tested from day one. Save your tokens for the parts that make your project unique.