About Open Makers
Open Makers is a community of makers who #BuildInPublic. Looking to join the "Open Maker / Build in Public" movement? We make it easy to share your profile and projects with fellow makers.
The community at a glance
Open Makers is an online community for Indie Hackers and Building in Public with roughly 50 members. It has been around since 2021. It uses a forum format for communication. It also includes an email newsletter. On the Hive Index it ranks #8 in the Building in Public communities list.
Community Topics
Community Features
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Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Open Makers for?
- Best for Indie Hackers and Building in Public enthusiasts looking for a an independent setup-based community with forum discussion.
- Is Open Makers free to join?
- This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
- How many members does Open Makers have?
- Roughly 50 members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What topics does Open Makers cover?
- On the Hive Index, Open Makers is organized under Indie Hackers, Building in Public.
- How do I join Open Makers?
- You can join Open Makers by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Indie Business communities like?
- Communities for solo founders and small teams building sustainable businesses without taking on investment. You will find a mix of Slack groups, Discord servers, and independent forums covering everything from getting your first paying customers to building productized services and small info product businesses.
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