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Indie alternatives to Viral Loops

4 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Viral Loops does, 2 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.

At a glance

ProductPriceOpen sourceSelf-hostPlatforms
GetWaitlistFree plan––Web, API
LaunchListFree plan––Web
GrowSurfPaid––Web, API
KickoffLabsPaid––Web

The alternatives

1. GetWaitlist

Viral waitlists for product launches

Create waitlists with referral mechanics so signups move up by inviting friends. For pre-launch products.

Free plan · Web, API · Website ↗

2. LaunchList

Waitlist widget with referrals

An embeddable waitlist form with a referral system and leaderboard for collecting pre-launch signups.

Free plan · Web · Website ↗

3. GrowSurf

Referral and affiliate programs for tech companies

A referral and affiliate program platform for startups and SaaS, with fraud protection and reward automation.

Paid · Web, API · Website ↗

4. KickoffLabs

Viral waitlists, giveaways and referral campaigns

A tool for running prelaunch waitlists, contests and viral referral campaigns with landing pages and fraud detection.

Paid · Web · Website ↗

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Questions

Is there a free alternative to Viral Loops?

Yes. 2 of the 4 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: GetWaitlist and LaunchList.

What makes these alternatives to Viral Loops “indie”?

They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Viral Loops.

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