| Dimension | Marc Lou | Pieter Levels | Tony Dinh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Scale | ~117K MRR | ~200K+ MRR (est.) | ~40K+ MRR | |
| Active Products | 6 | 7+ | 5+ | |
| Core Method | Standardized stack + extreme shipping speed | Data-driven + rapid iteration | Fast validation + multi-product hedging | |
| Tech Stack | Next.js + Supabase | PHP + jQuery (legacy) | Next.js + various | |
| Revenue Sources | Courses + Boilerplate + SaaS | SaaS + Directories + Subscriptions | SaaS + AI Tools | |
| Shipping Cycle | 3-14 days | 1-4 weeks | 1-2 weeks | |
| Audience Size | Medium (growing) | Very Large (industry icon) | Medium-Large |
Marc uses Next.js + Supabase + Stripe + Vercel across all products. Standardizing eliminates tech-choice paralysis.
Build a template with auth, payments, and database connections so every new product starts fast.
Implement only core features. Don't over-engineer. Marc typically ships new products in days.
Share your build process, revenue numbers, and lessons learned. Transparency is key to building a personal brand.
If a product hasn't gained traction in a few weeks, cut it and start the next one. Avoid sunk-cost fallacy.
Marc's success relies heavily on his pre-existing Twitter/X following. Newcomers lack this built-in distribution channel and must invest in content creation simultaneously.
6 products targeting similar indie developer audiences risk internal competition. New products may cannibalize users from existing ones.
ShipFast faces increasing competition. The Next.js template market is crowded, and long-term pricing power may erode.
The 117K MRR figure comes from Marc's own public disclosures, not third-party audited data. Actual numbers may differ.
Running 6 products solo creates scaling risks. Customer support, maintenance, and new feature development may become bottlenecks as revenue grows.
Marc's revenue mix evolved from early tools/templates (ShipFast) toward high-margin courses (Ship or Die), showing a clear indie hacker revenue maturity path.
