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Give first, get proof back

Fill your landing page without begging anyone.

Tweets, testimonials, and video reviews. No cold DMs, no budget needed.

List your project, give proof to another founder, and showcase proof on your public project page.

Free for developers, powered by sponsors β†’

Getting social proof is hard when you're starting out

β€œGetting social proof when you're starting out is brutal. Empty landing page, cold DMs ignored, friends who say 'sure' then never follow through. ProofSwap fixes it the obvious way. Founders help each other.”

Nick Launches
Nick Launches

@nicklaunches

Empty landing page

You built a product and need honest proof from people who have tried it.

Cold outreach is hard

Finding relevant founders one message at a time takes work.

Asking friends feels awkward

You want feedback from someone who actually used your product.

Ads cost money

A founder exchange gives you another way to ask for honest proof.

What if founders just helped each other?

How the founder exchange works

Step 1

List your project

Describe your app and what social proof you need: tweets, testimonials, reviews, or more. Takes 30 seconds.

Step 2

Help someone first

Find a project that needs your help. Give them a tweet, testimonial, or video review, then submit your proof.

Step 3

Get proof back

Your Free listing becomes eligible for the exchange directory after you submit proof. Browse for peers who need what you can offer; a return proof is not guaranteed.

β€œAdded 3 projects and already got an app feedback exchange within the hour. The give-first model is smart β€” it filters out people who just want free stuff without contributing.”

Marcin Dudek
Marcin Dudek

@MythThrazz

Learn more about how it works

Why founders switch to swapping

ProofSwap is built for genuine founder-to-founder exchange when cold outreach is hard.

Cold DMs

Cost to start
50+ DMs of effort
Time to first proof
Depends on replies
Authenticity
Depends on the contact
Backlinks included
Feels like
begging

Paid ads

Cost to start
€500+ budget
Time to first proof
Ads do not create proof
Authenticity
No proof source
Backlinks included
Feels like
burning runway

Testimonial tools

Cost to start
€20–50/mo
Time to first proof
Depends on your customers
Authenticity
Customer-provided
Backlinks included
Feels like
an empty widget

ProofSwap

Cost to start
Free
Time to first proof
Depends on founder replies
Authenticity
Verified founder-to-founder
Backlinks included
Feels like
helping a founder

Frequently asked questions

Is ProofSwap free?
The core exchange platform is free: creating an account, listing projects, and exchanging proof costs nothing. Free projects have up to three shared manual-proof slots. Paid plans from €9/month protect listings from inactivity-related delisting while subscribed and unlock a badge-free embed widget with more layouts and display capacity. See our pricing page for details.
What does "give first" mean?
For the exchange directory, you start by helping another founder. Give an honest tweet, testimonial, or video review; that submitted proof activates a Free exchange listing. A return proof or reply is not guaranteed. Learn how it works.
Do I get a backlink for my project?
Your activated listing has a public project page that links to your site. The link is dofollow once you have given proof to at least one other founder; payment never grants it. Search engines decide whether to crawl, index, or use a page or link in rankings. Participation does not guarantee indexing, ranking benefits, or a permanent backlink.
Can I launch my product here?
Yes. Three founder launches go live per week, and joining the queue is free. Every submission is reviewed before it goes live, and rank on the launch board moves only with votes from other founders β€” placement is never for sale.
What types of proof can I exchange?
Tweets and social posts, written testimonials, video reviews, and app feedback. Each project specifies what it needs and what the owner can give. See exchange types or find projects to help.
How are exchanges verified?
When you submit proof, the receiver reviews and verifies it. Verified exchanges build your trust signals and your public exchange record on the platform. See how verification works.
What do credits actually do?
Credits are used only to create an additional project, and that project also needs an open slot on your plan. Verified proof you give earns credits; paid plans may add monthly credits. Receiving proof costs no credits. Learn more about credits.