About Launchef
Launchef is a free community of makers who launch the products they built and help each other get real users. Members upvote, rate and review new launches, leave feedback in the comments, and share progress in a build-in-public feed. Maker profiles track launches, streaks and levels, and the most upvoted launches lead a live weekly leaderboard. There are no paid spots, so every maker gets a fair launch.
The community at a glance
Launchef is an online community for Building in Public and Product Users. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #10 in the Building in Public communities list.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Launchef for?
- Best for Building in Public and Product Users enthusiasts looking for a an independent setup-based community with forum discussion.
- Is Launchef free to join?
- This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
- What topics does Launchef cover?
- On the Hive Index, Launchef is organized under Building in Public, Product Users.
- How do I join Launchef?
- You can join Launchef by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Building in Public communities like?
- Communities for indie makers and founders who share their journey openly, from revenue milestones and product launches to failures and lessons learned. Discord and Circle host most of the action, with a culture of public accountability and mutual support between small-team and solo builders.
Added 11/14/2026
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