SaaS Puppy is a free-tier directory for indie hackers, solo builders and vibe coders. Each listing shows the real quota limits of a free plan, whether a card is required, whether commercial use is allowed, and the date it was last checked. The directory tracks 195 tools across 27 categories, with filters for no card, free forever, free trial, open source, self-hosted, verified and commercial use. You can compare two or three tools side by side, and submit your own tool for review. A public, no-login MCP server at https://saaspuppy.com/MCP lets Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Claude Code, VS Code and other assistants look up tools and compare free tiers. Built and maintained by Rahul Parathy. Ads are labelled and the site says paying for a spot does not change how a tool is listed or checked.
Free tier quotas
Directory browsing
Free, no login
Compare tools
Free, compare two or three tools
Public MCP server
Free, no authentication, list_tools and compare_tools
Newsletter
Free, occasional emails on new and changed free tiers
Tool submission
Free review queue with a 14-day due date
Last checked Nov 3, 2026. Always confirm on the official pricing page.
👍 Good boy
+Shows real quotas, card requirement and commercial-use rules for each free plan
+Every listing carries a last-checked date
+Free to browse and compare with no login
+Public MCP server works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and other assistants
+Ads are labelled and the site says they don't change how a tool is listed
👎 Watch out
−Listings are checked by hand, so a quota can be out of date until someone reports it
−The public MCP server only has list_tools and compare_tools
−Fast-track review costs $29; the free queue takes up to 14 days
The catch
Browsing, comparing and the public MCP server need no account or card. Listing a tool goes through review: the free queue has a 14-day due date and the Fast track is $29 with a 2-day due date. Some links on the site are affiliate links.
What’s included
✓Directory of 195 tools across 27 categories
✓Real free-tier quotas, card requirement and commercial-use notes per tool
✓Last-checked date on every listing
✓Filters: no card, free forever, free trial, open source, self-hosted, verified, commercial use
✓Side-by-side compare for two or three tools
✓Newsletter for new and changed free tiers
✓Public MCP server for Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Claude Code, VS Code, Hermes Agent and OpenClaw
✓Articles and category pages
✓Tool submission with free and Fast track review
✓Advertising with labelled ad spots
Screenshots
SaaS Puppy directory homepage with filters and tool cardsSaaS Puppy MCP connection page with setup for Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and more
Paid plans
Fast track submission review
$29 for a 2-day review of a submitted tool. The free review queue has a 14-day due date.
Advertising
Labelled ad spots on the site. Pricing is on the Advertise page.
Common questions
What does SaaS Puppy list?
Each listing shows the real free-plan limits, whether a card is needed, whether commercial use is allowed, and the date it was last checked. Pricing pages change often, so use Report a change on a tool if something is out of date.
How do I add my tool?
Use the Submit tool button on the site. Submissions go into a review queue. The free queue has a 14-day due date, and Fast track is $29 with a 2-day due date.
Can I use it from an AI assistant?
No. The public MCP address is https://saaspuppy.com/MCP and it needs no authentication. In Claude, add a custom connector with that address and choose no authentication. It offers list_tools and compare_tools, and excludes articles, drafts and editing.
Does paying change a listing?
No. Ads on the site are labelled Ad, and the About page says paying for a spot does not change how a tool is listed or checked.
Who runs it?
It is built by Rahul Parathy, an indie builder who kept getting caught out by free plans with hidden limits.
