Founder stories
$10K MRRв 4 years
3 этапов
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
Основатель
DK
Dmytro Krasun
Соло-основатель•Технический•Ukraine
Занятость
Полная занятостьОпыт
ОпытныйПродукт
Screenshot API for developers to capture website screenshots programmatically.
Тип
API / Инструмент для разработчиковОтрасль
Инструменты для разработчиковМодель
ПодпискаМаркетинговая стратегия
Как Dmytro привлекал клиентов
Канал роста
Сообщества
Также использовал
SEO / КонтентTwitter / X
Tech Stack
Инструменты, использованные для создания ScreenshotOne
Node.jsPuppeteerAWSStripe
Полная история
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+
Ключевые выводы
1
Long slow growth is valid
2
API products serve niche developer needs profitably
3
Consistency beats virality
4
Community presence builds trust
Изначально опубликовано наDmytro Krasun Newsletter
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Путь через milestone
Dmytro достиг 3 milestone на пути к $10K MRR
Первый клиент
1 month
June 2022
На 72% быстрее
vs среднее 4 months+5 months до следующего milestone
$1K MRR
$1,000
6 months
October 2022
На 47% быстрее
vs среднее 11 months+3 years до следующего milestone
$10K MRR
$20,000
4 years
February 2026
Среднее: 1 year
4 years
Общее время пути
3
Достигнутые milestone
Путь Dmytro к $10K MRRПремиум
История, решения и контекст, стоящие за этим milestone
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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 Сообщества.
What industry is ScreenshotOne in?
ScreenshotOne operates in Инструменты для разработчиков.
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