Paperform revenue · 2026
How much does Paperform make?
Paperform makes $3.5M ARR, according to figures self-reported by its maker Dean McPherson (undated figure; profile last checked 2026-10-08). That works out to about $292K per month (annual figure ÷ 12).
Paperform revenue history
Milestones and revenue figures for Paperform that Dean McPherson has shared publicly, by year. Monthly values are normalised (annual ÷ 12).
- 2016Started Paperform with his wife Diony as a side project and…
- 2018Decided to shift Paperform from lifestyle business to active…
- 2021Paperform at $1.5M+ ARR, bootstrapped saasclub.io≈ $125K/mo
- 2023Paperform at ~$3.5M ARR, bootstrapped substack.com≈ $292K/mo
How much does Dean McPherson make?
Paperform is the only product by Dean McPherson listed on IndieMakerList.
Dean McPherson reports $3.5M ARR as of 2023 as their current revenue (≈ $290K/month) — substack.com.
Paperform vs other no-code makers products by revenue
Paperform ranks #1 of 6 no-code makers products with a comparable public revenue figure (median $13K/month).
| # | Product | Reported | ≈ / month | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3.5M ARR | $292K | annual figure ÷ 12 | |
| 2 | ~$400K ARR at acquisition | $33K | annual figure ÷ 12 | |
| 3 | $16K/mo | $16K | monthly | |
| 4 | $10K+/mo at peak | $10K+ | monthly | |
| 5 |  Feather by Bhanu Teja P +1 | ~$6K MRR at sale | $6K | monthly |
| 6 | ~$12K/yr (2023) | $1K | annual figure ÷ 12 |
Also reporting revenue in no-code makers, in a form that can't be ranked monthly: Chai Studio: $3K+ lifetime; Linkero: verified on TrustMRR.
More about Paperform and Dean McPherson
Paperform is listed as an indie alternative to Google Forms and Typeform.
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Paperform revenue FAQ
How much does Paperform make?
Paperform makes $3.5M ARR, according to figures self-reported by its maker Dean McPherson (undated figure; profile last checked 2026-10-08). That works out to about $292K per month (annual figure ÷ 12).
Is Paperform's revenue verified?
No. The $3.5M ARR figure is self-reported by Dean McPherson (source: substack.com) and is not independently verified by IndieMakerList. Paperform does not have a TrustMRR page we know of.
How much does Dean McPherson make in total?
Dean McPherson reports $3.5M ARR as of 2023 as their current revenue (about $290K per month).
How does Paperform compare with other no-code makers products?
Paperform ranks #1 of 6 no-code makers products on IndieMakerList with a comparable public revenue figure, at about $292K per month. The median among them is $13K per month.
Who owns Paperform?
Paperform was built by Dean McPherson and launched in 2016.