Why indie hackers love HelpShelf
Built for builders who wear every hat
Built by indie hackers
We get it. You're a team of one (or two). Every tool needs to earn its place. HelpShelf does.
Free tier that actually works
Not a 7-day trial. A real free tier with AI included. Use it until your project takes off.
Set it and forget it
Publish your docs once, let AI handle questions 24/7. Focus on shipping, not supporting.
5-minute setup, seriously
Import existing docs or write new ones. Add a script tag. You're live. That's it.
Look professional
Beautiful help center that makes your side project look like a real company. Because it is.
No enterprise nonsense
No sales calls, no enterprise contracts, no feature bloat. Just the tools you need.
Perfect for
Whatever you're building, we've got your back
Frequently asked questions
Yes. No time limits, no credit card required, no strings attached. We believe in earning your business as you grow. Use the free tier as long as it works for you.
Absolutely. HelpShelf is designed for non-technical founders. Import your docs from Notion, paste some URLs, or write directly in our editor. No coding required unless you want to customize.
Instead of answering the same questions via email, Twitter DMs, and Discord, point people to your HelpShelf. AI answers their questions instantly. You sleep better.
Upgrade when you're ready. Our Startup plan at $25/month handles serious traffic with 1,000 AI queries. Your success is our success—we're not here to nickel and dime you.