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How a Solo Dev Hit 10K MRR With an Open Source Product
Episode 130 of The Indie Hacker Podcast dives into the story of Jordan, a solo developer who built an open-source Git tool called MergeKit. With no landing page, no paid ads, and no sales team, Jordan reached $10,000 MRR through GitHub sponsorships and a hosted SaaS tier. Lucas and Luna break down his strategy: how the open-source community fueled organic growth, why he chose a dual license model, and the numbers behind his conversion funnel. They also discuss the broader trend of indie hackers monetizing open source in 2026, including the risks and rewards of giving away code for free…
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