Frequently asked questions

vibc.ai is a marketplace and ecosystem for vibe-coded vertical SaaS — software built for specific industries using AI coding tools. Think of it as a Shopify, app store, and Product Hunt rolled into one: you list the SaaS product you built, we handle payments, access, and discovery, and you keep most of the revenue.

Vibe coding means building software by describing what you want to AI tools (like Cursor, Lovable, or Bolt) rather than writing every line by hand. It lets people with deep industry knowledge — but no traditional coding background — build real, working software.

No. vibc is built for makers who use AI to create software. You should be able to build a working app with an AI coding tool, but you don't need formal programming experience. If you can describe what your product does and get it running, vibc handles the business side.

Sign up for a free account, then head to your dashboard and click "New Product" to create your first listing. You'll add your product details, set your price, and submit it for review. Once approved, it goes live in the store. Start free →

Nothing to start. The Free plan has no monthly fee and lets you list up to 2 products. You only pay if you upgrade to Pro or Studio for more features. See pricing for details.

Vertical SaaS — software built for a specific industry or niche. Examples: a contract-review tool for freelancers, a scheduling app for gyms, an invoicing tool for dentists. If it's a working web product that solves a real problem for a defined audience, it likely fits.

From your dashboard, click "New Product" and fill in the listing form: name, tagline, industry, description, pricing, screenshots, features, and an FAQ for buyers. You'll earn +500 XP when you submit. The more complete your listing, the better it performs.

Yes. Every new listing is reviewed by our team before it appears in the store — usually within 24 hours. This keeps the marketplace high-quality and trustworthy for buyers. You'll be notified once your product is approved.

The Free plan allows up to 2 products. Pro and Studio plans allow unlimited listings. You can upgrade anytime from your dashboard.

Yes. You can update your product details, pricing, screenshots, and description anytime from your dashboard. Significant changes may go through a quick re-review.

You do, completely. vibc is a platform for hosting, selling, and promoting your product — you retain full ownership of your code, your brand, and your customer relationships. You can leave anytime and take your product with you.

When a buyer subscribes to your product, vibc takes a small cut and sends the rest to your connected Stripe account. Your share depends on your plan: Free keeps 75%, Pro keeps 78%, and Studio keeps 80%. There are no hidden fees beyond Stripe's standard processing charges.

Free — $0/mo, keep 75%, up to 2 products.
Pro — $29/mo, keep 78%, unlimited products + priority placement.
Studio — $129/mo, keep 80%, everything in Pro plus more. See the full breakdown on the pricing page.

Payouts are automatic. vibc uses Stripe Connect, so when a buyer pays, your share is routed to your connected Stripe account right at the time of payment — you don't need to invoice or request anything. (Stripe's own deposit schedule to your bank then applies.)

Yes — vibc uses Stripe Connect to handle payments and pay you directly. You'll connect (or create) a Stripe account from your dashboard. Stripe handles the secure processing of customer payments and deposits your earnings to your bank.

Absolutely. You decide what to charge for your product and which plans to offer. vibc takes its percentage from whatever you set; the rest is yours.

No upfront costs. You can start free and only pay a monthly fee if you choose Pro or Studio. The only other cost is Stripe's standard payment-processing fee, which applies to any online business.

Your existing subscribers and revenue stay with you. If you downgrade, your revenue share adjusts to the new plan's rate, and any product limits apply going forward. Your earnings already paid out are unaffected.

Not yet — for now you host your app wherever you like (Vercel, Netlify, your own server) and connect it to vibc by setting your access URL. vibc handles the commercial side: checkout, subscriptions, license keys, and verified buyer access. Managed hosting on vibc is on the roadmap.

Buyers see everything on My Subscriptions — an "Open app" link, license key, and your instructions. To make sure only paying customers get in, vibc gives you an access verification API: your app checks a buyer's access by token, email, or license key. Find your API key and sample code under Dashboard → Access & API.

vibc is built on: vibc Store (the marketplace where buyers find your product), vibc Connect (checkout, subscriptions, license keys, and verified buyer access), vibc Pay (payments and payouts via Stripe), and vibc Game (the gamification layer that rewards building and growing).

Any AI coding tool or stack you like — Cursor, Lovable, Bolt, Replit, or hand-written code. vibc cares about the working product, not how you built it. As long as it runs as a web app, you can list it.

Browse the store, open a product you like, and subscribe directly. Payment is handled securely through Stripe. You'll get instant access once you subscribe.

Every product is reviewed by our team before going live, and payments are processed securely through Stripe. We work to keep the marketplace trustworthy, though we always recommend reading a product's description and FAQ before subscribing.

Many products offer a free trial — builders can set a trial period when they list. Look for the trial badge on a product's page to see what's available before you commit.

Refund policies are set per product by the builder. If you have an issue, contact the builder via their support email listed on the product page, or reach out to vibc support and we'll help.

vibc Game rewards you for building and growing. You earn XP for actions like listing products, getting subscribers, and maintaining streaks. XP raises your level and rank — from Newcomer all the way to Vibe Legend — making the journey of building a business more motivating and fun.

You earn XP by completing meaningful actions: listing a product (+500 XP), creating your profile, getting your first subscriber, hitting revenue milestones, and keeping daily streaks. Completing quests gives bonus XP and unlocks badges.

Badges are achievements you collect for hitting milestones — some common, some legendary. Quests are guided goals (like "List your first product" or "Hit $500 MRR") that reward XP when completed. Both live in your dashboard.

The leaderboard ranks builders across vibc by MRR, XP, streak, or subscribers. It's a friendly way to see how you stack up and stay motivated as you grow your products.

No — XP, levels, and badges are about motivation and recognition, not your payouts. Your earnings are based purely on your sales and your plan's revenue share. Gamification just makes the building journey more rewarding.

Click Get started and sign up with your email or a Google account. It's free and takes under a minute.

Go to your dashboard settings and choose a new plan. Upgrades take effect immediately; your revenue share and product limits adjust to match.

Yes. There are no long-term contracts. You can downgrade to Free or cancel a paid plan whenever you like, and you keep ownership of your products and customer relationships.

We take privacy seriously. Account authentication is handled securely, and payment data is processed through Stripe — vibc never stores your card details. See our privacy policy for the full picture.

Email us at hello@vibc.ai and we'll get back to you. You can also browse the blog for guides on building and growing your SaaS.