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How do you get users for your SaaS before it's ready?

r/Entrepreneur
5/21/2025

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Benohttps://beno.oneAI-powered community engagementAutomated comment generation, target audience identification
Product Hunthttps://www.producthunt.comProduct launch platformCommunity voting, product discovery
Microlaunchhttps://microlaunch.ioPre-launch marketing platformEmail collection, landing page creation
Uneedhttps://uneed.ioPre-launch marketing platformEmail collection, landing page creation

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty generating visibility before product launch
  • Need to build user base before official release
  • Challenge of promoting pre-launch SaaS

Problems to Solve:

  • Building brand awareness before launch
  • Collecting early user interest
  • Finding appropriate platforms for pre-launch promotion

Potential Solutions:

  • Using niche forums and Slack groups
  • Cold outreach to potential users
  • Creating teasers and social media content
  • Utilizing pre-launch marketing platforms

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building visibility before product launch
  • Utilizing pre-launch marketing platforms
  • Engaging with target audience in niche communities

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Cold outreach to potential users
  • Social media promotion and content creation
  • Utilizing AI tools for community engagement

Monetization & Product:

  • Balancing free offerings with paid features
  • Managing computational costs for scalable solutions

User Engagement:

  • Building anticipation through teasers
  • Creating responsive communities for feedback