PlainInvoice vs SwipeToLaunch
Both compete in Productivity.
SwipeToLaunch
Tinder-style launch directory for startups and apps
In short
PlainInvoice and SwipeToLaunch are both listed in LetsLaunch's Productivity category. PlainInvoice is free; SwipeToLaunch is freemium, with paid plans from Free. PlainInvoice launched on 15 Sep 2026 and has 33 upvotes; SwipeToLaunch launched on 2 Nov 2026 with 0 upvotes. Both carry a dofollow link from LetsLaunch.
- Shared category
- Productivity
- Pricing
- PlainInvoice: free · SwipeToLaunch: freemium, with paid plans from Free
- Launched
- PlainInvoice: 15 Sep 2026 · SwipeToLaunch: 2 Nov 2026
- Upvotes
- PlainInvoice: 33 · SwipeToLaunch: 0
- Link from LetsLaunch
- PlainInvoice: dofollow · SwipeToLaunch: dofollow
Head-to-head
| PlainInvoice | SwipeToLaunch | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free | Freemium |
| Rating | No reviews yet | No reviews yet |
| Upvotes | 33 | 0 |
| Categories | Productivity, Finance | Marketing, Productivity |
| Platforms | Web | Web, API |
| Launched | 15 Sep 2026 (2026-W38) | 2 Nov 2026 (2026-W45) |
| Link from LetsLaunch | dofollow | dofollow |
| Verified badge | Verified | Verified |
Overview
PlainInvoice
- Who it's for
- Freelancers and small businesses looking for a quick invoicing solution.
- Problem it solves
- Creating invoices can be time-consuming and often requires signing up for services.
SwipeToLaunch
- Who it's for
- Makers and indie hackers launching a new startup, SaaS or app, founders looking for a Product Hunt alternative with honest approval scores, and visitors who want to discover new products one card at a time.
- Problem it solves
- Upvote-race launch boards reward whoever brings the most votes on launch day, so raw counts say little about whether people actually like an idea, and every product competes for the same front page.
Use cases
PlainInvoice
- Generate invoices
- Download PDF invoices
- Add client details
- Customize invoice items
- Share invoice link
SwipeToLaunch
- Launching a new startup or SaaS product
- Launching a new app or dev tool
- Getting an approval score for a product idea
- Discovering new products one card at a time
- Swiping on new startups without an account
- Browsing the weekly launch board
- Listing a product free with a homepage badge
- Reading launch data via REST API or MCP
Verdict
- PlainInvoice costs nothing; SwipeToLaunch is freemium, with paid plans from Free.
- PlainInvoice has drawn more upvotes on LetsLaunch (33 to 0) — traction here, not a quality verdict.
- PlainInvoice runs on Web; SwipeToLaunch on Web, API.
- PlainInvoice launched first, on 15 Sep 2026; SwipeToLaunch followed on 2 Nov 2026.
By their makers' own account, PlainInvoice is for “Freelancers and small businesses looking for a quick invoicing solution” and SwipeToLaunch is for “Makers and indie hackers launching a new startup, SaaS or app, founders looking for a Product Hunt alternative with honest approval scores,…”. Whichever of those describes you is the better place to start; the rows above settle price, platform and traction.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, PlainInvoice or SwipeToLaunch?
PlainInvoice is free; SwipeToLaunch is freemium, with paid plans from Free. Check both sites for current plans before deciding — prices here are what each maker listed.
Which launched first on LetsLaunch?
PlainInvoice launched first, on 15 Sep 2026; SwipeToLaunch followed on 2 Nov 2026.
Do PlainInvoice and SwipeToLaunch get a dofollow link from LetsLaunch?
PlainInvoice's is dofollow; SwipeToLaunch's is dofollow. A launch publishes with a nofollow link that turns dofollow once the product's own site shows the LetsLaunch badge, or straight away on a paid Premium launch. Upvotes never change it.