How I got 500+ devs to try my AI app builder in a week (solo founder, no ads)
I’m Balram Kapoor, a solo founder from India. I spent the last 6 months engineering GenVibe, an AI-native development platform designed to solve the "black box" problem of current app builders.
In our first week, we crossed 500+ users entirely organically—confirming that developers are hungry for a tool that prioritizes code ownership over platform lock-in.
Why I built this:
Existing tools like Bolt and Lovable are impressive, but they often restrict iteration with strict token limits and proprietary hosting. I wanted to build the "Open" alternative.
Core Differentiators:
Unlimited Iteration: We optimized our model usage so you can build freely without "token anxiety."
True Ownership: Export clean, production-ready React & React Native code. You own the IP, not us.
Model Access: Our free tier grants access to top-tier models usually gatekept behind enterprise plans.
My Ask:
I am looking for critical feedback from this community. If you are currently using v0 or Bolt, what specific friction points make you want to switch?
Try it here: https://genvibe.pro
