Uneed revenue · 2026
How much does Uneed make?
Uneed makes $200K/yr, according to figures self-reported by its maker Thomas Sanlis (undated figure; profile last checked 2026-10-30). That works out to about $17K per month (annual figure ÷ 12).
Uneed revenue history
Milestones and revenue figures for Uneed that Thomas Sanlis has shared publicly, by year. Monthly values are normalised (annual ÷ 12).
- 2018Started Uneed during computer science studies as a directory…
- 2022Began teaching IT at Ada Tech School alongside running Uneed…
- 2024Uneed at ~$1.5K–2K/month≈ $1.5K/mo
How much does Thomas Sanlis make?
Uneed is one of 3 products by Thomas Sanlis.
Thomas Sanlis reports $200K/yr (Uneed) as of 2026-10 as their current revenue (≈ $17K/month) — api.fxtwitter.com.
Other products without public revenue: Uneed Residency, Writizzy.
Uneed vs other directory makers products by revenue
Uneed ranks #3 of 11 directory makers products with a comparable public revenue figure (median $943/month).
| # | Product | Reported | ≈ / month | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $53K/moTrustMRR ↗ | $53K | monthly | |
| 2 | $35K/mo | $35K | monthly | |
| 3 | $200K/yr | $17K | annual figure ÷ 12 | |
| 4 | $62K in 2017 | $5.2K | calendar-year revenue ÷ 12 | |
| 5 | $2K/moTrustMRR ↗ | $2K | monthly | |
| 6 | $943 MRRTrustMRR ↗ | $943 | monthly | |
| 7 | $210/mo | $210 | monthly | |
| 8 | $201/mo | $201 | monthly | |
| 9 | $200/mo | $200 | monthly | |
| 10 | $77/moTrustMRR ↗ | $77 | monthly |
Also reporting revenue in directory makers, in a form that can't be ranked monthly: Tiny Startups: $180K lifetime; Directify: ~$50K total before an $85K sale; MarketingDB: $2.5K all-time; Race Calendar BG: $1.3K total; dotstore: $660 verified revenue (Oct 2026); Launch Indie Apps: $10 (X bio); DanielLaunches: verified on TrustMRR; ListMySaaS: verified on TrustMRR; ProductArena: verified on TrustMRR; UsefulShelf: verified on TrustMRR.
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Revenue figures on IndieMakerList are self-reported by makers or taken from their public posts and interviews, and are not independently verified. We never estimate revenue that hasn't been reported; monthly values are only shown where the reported figure can be converted arithmetically (for example ARR ÷ 12).
Uneed revenue FAQ
How much does Uneed make?
Uneed makes $200K/yr, according to figures self-reported by its maker Thomas Sanlis (undated figure; profile last checked 2026-10-30). That works out to about $17K per month (annual figure ÷ 12).
Is Uneed's revenue verified?
No. The $200K/yr figure is self-reported by Thomas Sanlis (source: api.fxtwitter.com) and is not independently verified by IndieMakerList. Uneed does not have a TrustMRR page we know of.
How much does Thomas Sanlis make in total?
Thomas Sanlis reports $200K/yr (Uneed) as of 2026-10 as their current revenue (about $17K per month). Besides Uneed, Thomas Sanlis has built 2 other products.
How does Uneed compare with other directory makers products?
Uneed ranks #3 of 11 directory makers products on IndieMakerList with a comparable public revenue figure, at about $17K per month. The median among them is $943 per month, and the top earner is TrustMRR at about $53K per month.
Who owns Uneed?
Uneed was built by Thomas Sanlis and launched in 2018.