Founder stories
$10K MRRen 4 years
3 jalons
Current revenue
Hit $200K ARR April 2025 with 400+ paying customers. Build-in-public.
3 years to $10K MRR, 8 more months to $20K - slow growth is valid
Fondateur
DK
Dmytro Krasun
Fondateur Solo•Technique•Ukraine
Engagement
Temps pleinExpérience
ExpérimentéProduit
Screenshot API for developers to capture website screenshots programmatically.
Type
API / Outil DéveloppeurSecteur
Outils DéveloppeurModèle
AbonnementStratégie marketing
Comment Dmytro a acquis ses clients
Canal de croissance
Communautés
Également utilisé
SEO / ContenuTwitter / X
Tech Stack
Outils utilisés pour construire ScreenshotOne
Node.jsPuppeteerAWSStripe
L'histoire complète
ScreenshotOne took 3 years to reach $10K MRR and another 8 months to hit $20K. Long, slow growth is a valid path to success.
The Long Road
Many founders expect quick wins. It took me 3 years of consistent work to hit meaningful revenue. The key was not giving up.
Developer-Focused
I focused on making the best screenshot API for developers. Great documentation, reliable uptime, and developer-friendly pricing.
Community Presence
I stayed active in developer communities, answering questions and being helpful. This built trust and brought referrals.
- $10K MRR: 3 years
- $20K MRR: 3 years + 8 months
- Paying customers: 500+
Points clés à retenir
1
Long slow growth is valid
2
API products serve niche developer needs profitably
3
Consistency beats virality
4
Community presence builds trust
Publié à l'origine surDmytro Krasun Newsletter
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Parcours des jalons
Dmytro a atteint 3 jalons sur le chemin vers $10K MRR
Premier Client
1 month
June 2022
72% plus rapide
vs moy. 4 months+5 months jusqu'au prochain jalon
$1K MRR
$1,000
6 months
October 2022
47% plus rapide
vs moy. 11 months+3 years jusqu'au prochain jalon
$10K MRR
$20,000
4 years
February 2026
Moy. : 1 year
4 years
Durée totale du parcours
3
Jalons atteints
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Frequently asked questions
How much does ScreenshotOne make?
ScreenshotOne reports $20K MRR as of June 2025. Hit $200K ARR April 2025 with 400+ paying customers. Build-in-public. Source: Founder blog.
How long did it take ScreenshotOne to reach $10k mrr?
Dmytro Krasun took 4 years to reach $10k mrr with ScreenshotOne.
Was Dmytro Krasun a solo founder?
Yes. Dmytro Krasun built ScreenshotOne as a solo founder.
What marketing channel did ScreenshotOne use to grow?
ScreenshotOne grew primarily through Communautés.
What industry is ScreenshotOne in?
ScreenshotOne operates in Outils Développeur.
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