Solo JavaScript Editor Business Generates $10K a Month

About

Polotno SDK is a customizable JavaScript and React-based design editor that allows developers to embed Canva-like editing features directly into their apps.

The Creator

Polotno was founded by Anton Lavrenov, a developer based in Cancún, Mexico in 2020. Anton is also the creator of Konva.js, a popular HTML5 canvas framework with over 10K GitHub stars.

Business Model & Revenue

Polotno operates on a B2B SaaS model.

• Developers can use the SDK for free during early development (up to 100 days).

• Once they go live, pricing kicks in with three tiers:

  • Team – $199/month
  • Business – $399/month
  • Enterprise – custom pricing

As of June 2023, Polotno generates $10,000 in MRR (~$120K ARR), entirely as a solo-run business.

Traffic

Most Polotno users discover the SDK through organic search and developer communities.

• Direct Traffic: Repeat users and businesses return directly, reflecting strong developer adoption and loyalty.
• Organic Search: Many visitors find Polotno via Google search.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React, Konva.js (custom HTML5 canvas engine)
• Backend: Node.js, server-side rendering services