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SideProjectors

Marketplace and community to show, buy and sell side projects.

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Cost
Free

Free to list a project. Check current terms for selling.

Verdict
long shot

A marketplace to show, buy and sell side projects. Some feedback and visibility, but it is not a user channel for most products.

Difficulty
Easy

Mostly self-serve. Sign up and post, with light checks.

Effort
Low

About 2 to 4 hours a month.

First result
1 to 2 weeks

A rough range for one person working on it part-time.

Payoff
Steady

a trickle that lasts while you run it.

Best for

Makers who want feedback or may sell a project.

Not for

Products that need customers rather than buyers or peers.

Pros

  • Feedback from makers
  • Can sell a project

Cons

  • Not a customer channel
  • Small traffic

The full guide

Last verified 2026-10-30

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01What it is and who is there

SideProjectors describes itself as "a friendly marketplace to sell and buy interesting side projects." Makers show off projects, and some list them for sale. Visitors are developers and makers browsing what others build, and buyers looking for small projects. It is mainly a place for peer visibility and possible sales, not for finding customers.

02Cost and what you actually pay for

Listing a project is free in the terms checked. Selling may have its own terms. Check the current terms before you list for sale.

03Is it right for you?

It fits makers who want feedback from peers, or who may sell a side project later. It fits poorly for products that need customers. If your goal is users, spend the time elsewhere.

04Before you start

  • A clear description of the project and what it does.
  • Screenshots, a link, and any traffic or revenue numbers you are willing to share honestly.
  • Read the current listing and selling terms.

05Step-by-step: how to distribute here

  1. Create a listing with a clear description and screenshots.
  2. Mark whether it is for showcase or for sale.
  3. Answer questions from other makers or buyers.
  4. Keep the listing accurate if numbers change.

06What to post or submit

Description:

[Project] is a [type] that [does job] for [who]. Built with [stack]. Status: [live/beta]. Users: [honest number]. Open to [feedback/offers].

07Common mistakes and do-nots

  • Do not overstate traffic or revenue.
  • Do not expect customers from this listing.
  • Do not leave a sold project listed as available.

08How to measure it

  • Track referrals from sideprojectors.com.
  • Count useful messages from makers or buyers.
  • A realistic test: a few weeks after listing.

09Time budget

  • Before: 30 to 60 minutes.
  • After: occasional replies.

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