FollowNet VPN

FollowNet VPN

Indie Hackers

VPN for iOS & Chrome with Smart Connect

I built FollowNet solo because I wanted a real multi-protocol VPN I fully control — client, API, and nodes — not another thin wrapper. Started for myself and friends on restricted networks; now shipping iOS + Chrome with

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Did not reach leaderboard

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Indie HackersFits the IH revenue-focused audience · Strong signals: started, ios, vpn · Missing: supports, reddit linkedin, podcasting
81%81% predicted probability of success on Indie Hackers, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
nativeThis product was originally launched on this platform.
TrustMRRFits verified-revenue profile · Strong signals: ios · Missing: mobile apps, personal, entrepreneurs
69%69% predicted probability of success on TrustMRR, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
Hacker NewsMay not resonate with HN audience · Strong signals: io · Missing: https docs, excited, just released
41%41% predicted probability of success on Hacker News, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
Product HuntUnlikely to reach the leaderboard · Missing: mac, agents, macos
39%39% predicted probability of success on Product Hunt, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
AppSumoMay struggle as an AppSumo deal · Missing: plus, platform, intuitive
38%38% predicted probability of success on AppSumo, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
Acquire.comPre-revenue stage for this audience · Missing: arr, mrr, revenue
25%25% predicted probability of success on Acquire.com, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
BetaListMay not resonate with beta-testers · Strong signals: smart · Missing: web3, chat, crypto
3%3% predicted probability of success on BetaList, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

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