About Built Here

Why Built Here?

The indie tech landscape is dominated by platforms focused on the US market. While these platforms are great, European makers often find themselves competing in a different timezone, with a different audience, and with products tailored to different needs.

Built Here exists to shine a spotlight on the incredible products being built across Europe — from SaaS tools and productivity apps to developer utilities and creative software. We celebrate the diversity, craftsmanship, and innovation coming out of the European maker community.

Open to Everyone

While we have European roots and a strong focus on the European maker community, Built Here is open to creators from anywhere in the world. Great products deserve visibility regardless of where they're built.

Whether you're a solo indie hacker in Berlin, a small startup in Lisbon, or a side-project builder in Tokyo — if you've built something valuable, we'd love to feature it. Check out today's launches to see what the community is building.

European Alternatives

Looking for European alternatives to popular US software? We maintain a growing directory of European-built products that can replace or complement tools like ChatGPT, Notion, Slack, and more.

Whether you're looking for GDPR-compliant solutions, want to support local businesses, or simply prefer European customer support hours — our Alternatives directory helps you find the right tools.

Learn More

New to Built Here? Read our frequently asked questions to learn how the platform works, or check out our blog for insights, guides, and stories from the indie maker community.