TrustMRR Complete Guide 2026: The Verified Revenue Database That Shows Startups' "Honest Sales"

「Is that startup really making that much per month?」

If you're thinking about starting a SaaS, you've probably wondered this. What if those "Hit $10K MRR" screenshots you see on X are actually fake?

In October 2025, a post ignited the "fake MRR screenshot problem" across the SaaS industry. Pieter Levels reacted, and an indie hacker named Marc Lou launched TrustMRR in just one day.

This article fully explains this "verified startup revenue database" — how to use it, what it does, and how to get started.

After reading you'll know:

What TrustMRR does
How to verify startups' real revenue
How to list your own startup for sale
Tips for finding good deals as a buyer
Advanced usage: API and MCP server

What Kind of Site Is TrustMRR?

TrustMRR is a platform that lists startups' actual monthly recurring revenue (MRR), verified via payment processor APIs like Stripe and LemonSqueezy.

Typical "Open Startup" numbers are often self-reported and lack credibility. TrustMRR is different: it only shows revenue automatically pulled from connected payment accounts, so it can't lie.

TrustMRR Homepage

Why Was It Born?

In October 2025, James Potter posted on X that "most SaaS MRR screenshots are fake." It went viral, and Pieter Levels responded, "This is a real problem." Seeing the buzz, Marc Lou built and launched the TrustMRR prototype that same day.

It achieved an astonishing launch: $13,883 MRR within 48 hours. Today, 180K monthly visitors use it for market research and acquisition evaluation — it has become the SaaS industry's "trust infrastructure."

Pricing (Completely Free!)

Plan	Price	Features
Free	$0	Search verified revenue data, market research
Listing	$0	Connect payment account, list your startup
Acquisition	3% on close	Buy/sell marketplace (industry-low fee)

How to Verify a Startup's Revenue

Open TrustMRR and search for the startup
See revenue automatically pulled from Stripe/LemonSqueezy APIs
Compare with the "Open Startup" numbers they self-report
If they claim more than TrustMRR shows — that's a red flag

The core value: you can't fake the numbers.

How to List Your Startup

Create a free account
Connect your Stripe or LemonSqueezy account
Revenue verification starts automatically
Your startup appears in the verified database
Optional: list it in the acquisition marketplace (3% fee on close)

Tips for Buyers

Focus on verified MRR trends: check 3+ months of history, not just current MRR
Check churn signals: declining verified MRR = trouble
Use the API/MCP: automate market scans with the API or MCP server
Cross-check founder claims: verified data doesn't lie

FAQ

Q. Is it really free?

Yes — browsing verified data and listing are free. The only fee is 3% on acquisition marketplace closes.

Q. How does verification work?

By connecting payment processor APIs (Stripe, LemonSqueezy). Revenue is pulled automatically — self-reporting is impossible.

Q. Is my revenue public?

Only if you list. You control what's visible.

Q. Can I automate research?

Yes — TrustMRR provides an API and MCP server for programmatic access.

Summary

This site's value in 3 points:

"Verified" trust — a revenue database that can't lie
Completely free — zero cost for market research and acquisition evaluation
Buy/sell marketplace — industry-low 3% close fee

For anyone considering acquiring a startup, selling their product, or just wanting to know the real numbers in the SaaS industry — TrustMRR is a must-bookmark site.

Create a free account and peek at the verified startup data. You'll see the SaaS industry's "true picture."

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