The Lighthouse Blog

Guides on building a waitlist, validating your idea, and getting your first 100 users. From an indie dev, for indie devs and makers.

Best Waitlist Tools Compared (2026): An Honest Guide

Best waitlist tools in 2026: viral referral growth, plain email capture, or validation with real answers. Honest comparison of the main options.

A pre-launch waitlist is the cheapest way to find out if anyone wants your idea. How to set up a landing page in an afternoon, and collect answers.