I’ve launched three indie SaaS tools.
Every time the same nightmare:
I knew the tool delivered real value… but I couldn’t prove it.
Buyers saw 4.9-star reviews, nice testimonials, then ghosted after the trial.
Fake reviews are everywhere. Testimonials can be bought.
That’s why the new TrustROI V2 is spreading like wildfire in indie hacker circles.
The Gap That Finally Got Filled
Most “ROI calculators” are just internal spreadsheets.
Most directories only show stars and upvotes.
Nothing let founders prove their tool actually pays for itself — with real payment data — AND get instant exposure to thousands of buyers.
Until now.
TrustROI V2 changed the game in two huge ways:
Every number is payment-verified
Connect Stripe, RevenueCat, Pebble, Do Do Payments (or whatever you use) → the platform pulls live user count, real pricing, and retention.
You now see a clear badge: “Verified by Stripe” right on the leaderboard.Free newsletter feature for every listing
Any SaaS that lists on TrustROI gets featured in their weekly newsletter — sent to over 40,000 SaaS users and buyers.
No extra work. No paid ads. Just list → get exposed to real decision-makers who care about ROI.
The site tagline says it best:
“Find the SaaS Tools That Actually Pay for Themselves.”
Live Proof Right Now (March 2026)
- 47 tools already ranked
- Average verified ROI: 283.4x
- Average yearly savings: $103k per tool
- Every top tool pays for itself in under 1 month
You’ll see real examples like:
- Trello → 624x ROI (Verified by Stripe data)
- Cursor AI → 540.7x ROI
- Notion → 524x ROI
- Slack → 475.2x ROI
Click any tool → built-in calculator → plug in your team size and hourly rate → see your exact payback instantly.
Quick Note: This Is NOT TrustMRR
TrustMRR is perfect for showing your own revenue publicly.
TrustROI is built for buyers to discover tools that actually deliver ROI — and for founders to prove it with verified data + newsletter reach.
Two completely different (and complementary) tools.
The 60-Second Builder Experience
Here’s exactly what happens when you list:
- Connect your payment processor (one click)
- Add four quick numbers (price, hours saved, value lift %, implementation cost)
- Hit submit
Instant results:
- Dedicated product page with your own ROI calculator
- Public leaderboard placement
- “Verified by Stripe” (or your processor) badge
- Automatic feature in the 40,000+ subscriber newsletter
- Clean “Listed on TrustROI” badge for your site/marketing
Completely free forever. No approval gate. Live in seconds.
(There’s a $19/mo Featured plan for priority placement if you want it.)
Why Indie Hackers Are Jumping In
We don’t have big marketing budgets.
We can’t buy reviews.
But now we can:
- Prove real ROI with data buyers trust
- Get automatic exposure to 40,000+ targeted SaaS buyers every week
I’ve already seen multiple founders drop their TrustROI page into sales calls with the line “Here, plug in your own numbers.” The difference in close rates is insane.
Ready to Get Verified ROI + Newsletter Exposure?
If you’re building in AI, dev tools, productivity, automation — or anything else — this is the easiest distribution hack of 2026.
→ See the live leaderboard + verified badges: TrustROI
→ List your SaaS in under 60 seconds (free + newsletter feature included): Add Your SaaS
I’m not sponsored — just another indie builder who’s genuinely hyped that someone finally built the trust + distribution layer we’ve all been begging for.
Drop your tool name + category in the comments if you list it. I’ll be checking the leaderboard and newsletter every week watching the next indie tool blow up.
Who else is done with fake reviews and ready for real, verified exposure in 2026?
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