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p/gpt-builder-tools-by-top-roadMonetise your GPTs with in-chat payments in the OpenAI Store
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Michael Seibel

GPT Builder Tools by Top Road (YC W22) - Monetise your GPTs with in-chat payments in the OpenAI Store

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Tired of waiting for OpenAI to roll out revenue share? Add the GPT Builder Tools action to your GPT to accept payments directly from your users in the OpenAI Store - choose donation, subscription or lifetime access. No coding required.

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Jeevika Makani
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Hey Product Hunters! We're so excited to be launching GPT Builder Tools today on Product Hunt. We built this product because: - we believe in a fairer AI economy where the value generated is more equitably distributed (this means everyday folks have access to AI tools, and AI builders get paid for their work) - it incentivises AI builders to create more & better GPTs (to fix bugs, add new features, integrate with paid APIs to deliver a more premium product) Ultimately, this is a win for normal people who flocked to ChatGPT in their hundreds of millions, but struggle to get it to work to a high enough standard that can be relied upon, which is where premium apps are needed. Few things - we have confirmed directly with OpenAI; there is no policy against builders accepting money directly from users - installation takes 2 minutes and does not require coding - you don't need your own Stripe account, but you will need a PayPal account so we can pay you! If you want to start earning money from your GPT today, use promo code PHLAUNCH to try our Pro plan for free. We also offer analytics - daily chat count, the ability to track keyword search results to improve GPT Store SEO, and, if the user gives permission, chat summaries so you can see how users are interacting with the GPT. Cheers, Jeevika Cofounder & CEO Top Road
Marc Thorne
I have been using this since April of this year and Jeevika and team have been marvellous! The development under taken in this short space of time is quite remarkable! Last week I emailed asking about the possibility of adding a new feature, only for Jeevika to respond by telling me that feature will be rolled out next week. Not just responding to customer needs but anticipating. If that’s not great service, then I don’t know what is. Great job, lovely people!
Jeevika Makani
Maker
@marc_thorne1 thank you so much!! And yes, looking forward to rolling out whitelisting very soon!
Trish G.
Congrats you guys over at Top Road @jeevika_makani & @cerkiner !! I have been using your gpt tools for a while now and from the beginning they’ve been getting better and better. I’m currently using the donations options for my users as I’m not ready to put up a paywall just yet. 
Setting up the tools is very easy with the step by step instructions & videos. 
I really like the latest chat topics feature as I am able to analyse how the users are interacting with my custom GPTs. This is super cool and
I would recommend builder tools for creators as the analytics are game changers for custom gpts.
Jeevika Makani
Maker
@trishoya06 we love having you onboard! yes the chat summary feature is my favourite!
Tony Han
Interesting idea! I agree that a market where builders are compensated properly will yield better products out there because they have more incentives. Right now, the payment requires jumping a few hoops. I'm curious if you have thought about the elephant in the room which is what if OpenAI builds a payment system natively? Congrats on launching this product though @jeevika_makani and team!
Jeevika Makani
Maker
@tonyhanded yeah great question! We actively want to see OpenAI get involved in the payments / monetisation game. The thing about the GPT Store is that either it won't really happen and we all get $0, or it really kicks off, and it has the potential to get massive, and in which case, there will be space for native and third party payments / analytics solutions to support the ecosystem (and that's obviously the bet we're taking, as we see value in having a first moved advantage... we're already learning so much about end users and builders which is much harder to replicate than just product)
Ali Eskandari
I'm working on a project and we're building a chatgpt use case for e-commerce and looking for ways to montise the chatbot, this is exactly what we needed. I'll dig deep and look around. Sounds interesting... congrats on the launch @jeevika_makani 🤠
Jeevika Makani
Maker
@ali_eskandari hey, so excited to hear this is what you've been looking for! Got the LinkedIn connection as well, looking forward to chatting soon =)
Klym Zhuravlov-Iuzefovych
Thank you @jeevika_makani and @cerkiner for your amazing work!
Jeevika Makani
Maker
@klymzu thanks! we're so impressed with what you guys have achieved so far in the GPT Store (for those who haven't already, try it out here https://chatgpt.com/g/g-GvcYCKPI...), looking forward to collaborating on the premium version that's coming out
Terrence Kelleman
looks interesting but there seems to be a problem with the video demo. it keeps freezing and going back to zero seconds.
Miroslav Marković
Making money with GPTs sounds cool, but it feels like yet another way to squeeze cash out of users, no coding needed is great but will it really provide value or just clutter the marketplace with more paywalls, I'm skeptical, interested to see how this plays out though
Jeevika Makani
Maker
@mirodev2023 hey, if the Apple App Store is anything to go by, 95% of GPT apps will be free, and only the top 5% will be paid. If an app is a thin wrapper of ChatGPT, it's not going to do well so it will be hard to keep justify the price point. While it is not required to code to built a custom GPT (or to install our product), coding is still a very useful skill set for a successful builder to be able to add custom actions to pull in information or perform tasks outside of the OpenAI ecosystem which is how you can deliver great value to users beyond what they can do with just ChatGPT!
Kyrylo Silin
Hey Jeevika, What percentage does Top Road take from the payments? How do you handle potential issues like refunds or chargebacks? Congrats on the launch!
Jeevika Makani
Maker
@kyrylosilin hey, we take a 10-20% clip on each transaction, and we handle customer queries, customer disputes and refunds on behalf of our builders (obviously we sometimes need to escalate, but we handle the day to day)
Rhyn
Congratulations jeevika!!! This video is absolutely amazing! The packaging is so creative and the message is so well delivered. I really appreciate the effort and detail that went into every element of this video.
Ahmed Sahl
Great integration with Stripe
Richard Song
Congrats on the launch, @jeevika_makani! This tool is a fantastic way to empower AI builders and ensure they get compensated. Loving the user chat summaries for improving GPT interactions. Are there any specific industries or use cases where you've seen the most success with this tool so far? Upvoted! Go YC Alum!
Carlos Leyva
This is an avenue that I never considered.. was doing GTPs for fun but now I can monetise them, super interesting.
Jeevika Makani
Maker
@carlos_leyva that's great to hear! t's early days for the GPT Store, but it's exactly what you said, by offering monetisation early, we hope to attract more developers to enter the space to help kickstart the ecosystem
Julio Medina
Nice! It seems useful for GPT Apps to monetize!
Ulan
So looks interesting, i am so excited to hear this launching
Tony Carter
Wow, Jeevika, this sounds like an incredibly exciting launch! 👏 The idea of democratizing access to AI tools while ensuring AI builders receive fair compensation is fantastic. The ability to track keyword search results and chat summaries will be so valuable for optimizing user interactions and enhancing GPTs. It's great to hear that installation is quick and doesn't require coding—this should make it accessible for everyone. I have a quick question: How does your platform ensure the balance between providing value to everyday users and catering to the needs of AI builders? Looking forward to trying GPT Builder Tools with the PHLAUNCH promo code! 🚀 @jeevika_makani
Jeevika Makani
Maker
Hey Tony, great question... the way we see it is that a thriving app ecosystem is a win-win for everyone. if builders know they have a clear path to monetisation, only then is there an incentive to create high quality apps that everyday users find useful (and often mitigate the risks and challenges of using basic ChatGPT... these apps are already finetuned for a very specific use case, connected to more accurate data sources through APIs etc). We also allow builders to enable free trials so end users can experience the quality of the GPT before they have to pay! And awesome, please check it out!
Yaniv Shani
"Congrats @jeevika_makani , Sam and team! 🎉 GPT Builder Tools is a game changer for AI creators and users alike. Love the focus on a fair AI economy and easy setup. The analytics features are a huge plus! Wishing you lots of success! 🚀"
Jeevika Makani
Maker
thanks @yaniv_shani1! For others here, check our Yaniv's article on the GPT Store from a developer's perspective, it's essential reading https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/w...
Alexander William Hawkins
@jeevika_makani, what an innovative idea! Really love the approach you're taking with GPT Builder Tools. Excited to see how this can help more people use AI effectively. Kudos to you and the team for this fantastic launch.
David Carter
@jeevika_makani This sounds like an awesome way to empower more folks to build and monetize their GPTs. Loving the mission behind this—making AI more accessible! Congrats to you and the team!
Suhayb Abbasi
Congratulations, Jeevika and the Top Road team, on the launch of GPT Builder Tools! 🚀 It's inspiring to see a platform that not only empowers AI builders but also aims to create a more equitable AI ecosystem. The idea of making AI tools more accessible while enabling creators to monetize their work is a game-changer. The features like quick installation, analytics, and seamless payment integration make this an essential tool for anyone looking to build and grow with GPTs. The focus on improving the quality and reliability of AI tools for everyday users is much needed, and I'm excited to see how this will elevate the entire AI community. Kudos to the team for building something truly innovative and user-friendly. Can't wait to see how GPT Builder Tools transforms the AI landscape! 🌟