15 app builders are listed
This number doesn't sound big, and it's not :-)))) but I just started.
It took a bit more time than I expected because every time I found a but to fix, or something that needs to be improved (still many other things wait because they are not urgent).
Anyway, this is the START. Welcome to the small (yet) world of app builders. Look at them, try to search and maybe you find one that was created just for you.
Search is here: https://buildbutton.co/app/search
15 is a start. real question : what's the discovery angle ? if I land on buildbutton wanting to build a marketplace MVP, will the directory understand that intent and surface the right 3 tools, or do I have to scroll through all 15 ?
Hi, thanks for your question!
Yes, I'm going to introduce the "smart fuzzy" search exactly in this way - you describe what you want to build, how, other requirements in a plain English and the system makes internal search to show you the most relevant builders. Does it sound right?
The problem with niche directories isn't usually the quantity of listings but the speed at which a user can actually find a match for their specific stack. Starting small is actually a benefit because it allows for more curated tagging before the noise of hundreds of average tools takes over. Are you planning to categorize these based on the technical learning curve required or is the focus more on the specific output like mobile versus web?
Thanks for your question! We already categorize them, but didn't add all these categories in the search panel. But right now, you already can filter by:
category
min skill level
coding required
pricing
enterprise features
How does it sound?
That makes sense and starting with a curated list is actually better than a massive messy database.
Having those filters like skill level and coding requirements ready early on is a smart move because most people get stuck choosing between "no-code" and "low-code" options.
I’ve seen this work well while handling PR and media placements for brands where we look for specific technical differentiators to make a tool stand out.
Are you planning to add a "stack compatibility" filter later as you grow?