# OpenHunts

> OpenHunts is a modern product discovery and launch platform designed as an alternative to Product Hunt. We empower indie makers, startups, and creators to launch their products without gatekeepers or waiting lists.

## Core Mission
Our mission is to democratize product discovery by creating an open, transparent platform where anyone can launch products instantly, community voting determines visibility, makers get genuine feedback from real users, and innovation is celebrated regardless of company size.

## Key Platform Features

**Open Launch System**: Instant publishing with no approval queues or gatekeepers, transparent voting with real user engagement, democratically chosen daily winners, and strategic launch scheduling.

**Discovery & Community**: Trending algorithm surfaces the most engaging products, category organization across AI, Developer Tools, SaaS, Design and more, winner showcase featuring top community picks, and authentic feedback through real discussions.

**For Makers & Founders**: Submit anything from MVP to full products, built-in marketing tools and sharing capabilities, analytics to track engagement and community response, with no bias ensuring equal opportunity for all makers.

## What Makes OpenHunts Different

**vs Product Hunt**: No editorial control (community decides what gets featured), open source spirit with transparent operations, maker-first approach with no corporate agenda, and truly global access without geographic bias.

**Unique Value Propositions**: Launch fast (live in minutes not days), real community with authentic engagement from actual users, fair play with equal visibility opportunities, and dedicated maker support with resources for successful launches.

## Target Audience

**Primary Users**: Indie hackers (solo developers and small teams), startup founders seeking market validation, side project creators (developers and designers), and product managers looking for genuine user feedback.

**Community Members**: Early adopters who love discovering new tools, tech enthusiasts staying current with innovation, entrepreneurs seeking inspiration and tools, and investors scouting promising early-stage products.

## Core Pages

- [Submit Product](https://openhunts.com/projects/submit): Launch your product instantly without gatekeepers
- [Trending Products](https://openhunts.com/trending): Discover the most engaging products based on community interaction
- [Product Categories](https://openhunts.com/categories): Browse organized categories including AI, Developer Tools, SaaS, Design, and more
- [Daily Winners](https://openhunts.com/winners): View democratically chosen daily top products and hall of fame
- [Product Launch Blog](https://openhunts.com/blog): Insights and resources for launching successful products

## Getting Started

- [Home Page](https://openhunts.com): Browse trending products and discover new tools
- [Sign Up](https://openhunts.com/sign-up): Create an account to launch products and engage with the community
- [Product Hunt Alternatives Guide](https://openhunts.com/blog/product-hunt-alternatives-2025): Comprehensive guide for indie makers exploring alternatives

## Optional

- [Pricing Plans](https://openhunts.com/pricing): Flexible launch plans for increased visibility and user engagement
- [Sponsorship Opportunities](https://openhunts.com/sponsors): Support OpenHunts with sponsorship for maximum visibility
- [Newsletter](https://openhunts.com/newsletter): Weekly insights for makers and founders from top experts
- [Legal Information](https://openhunts.com/legal): Review legal documents for transparency and user rights
- [Privacy Policy](https://openhunts.com/legal/privacy): OpenHunts values your privacy and data protection rights
- [Terms of Service](https://openhunts.com/legal/terms): Terms governing use of OpenHunts platform and services