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SaaS dev.

r/SaaS
5/19/2025

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Figmahttps://www.figma.com/Design & PrototypingHigh-fidelity prototyping, user flow validation
Supabasehttps://supabase.io/Database & AuthenticationOpen-source Firebase alternative
Next.jshttps://nextjs.org/Web FrameworkReact framework for server-rendered applications
Shadcnhttps://shadcn.com/UI Component LibraryReact component library
n8nhttps://n8n.io/Workflow AutomationOpen-source workflow automation tool
Apollohttps://www.apollographql.com/GraphQL PlatformGraphQL API development and management
Apifyhttps://www.apify.com/Web Scraping & AutomationWeb scraping and automation platform

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Need for clear development roadmap from concept to launch
  • Difficulty in validating product-market fit
  • Challenges in prioritizing features for MVP
  • Struggling with technical documentation and milestone planning

Problems to Solve:

  • Creating high-fidelity prototypes and validating user flows
  • Selecting appropriate technical stack for SaaS development
  • Balancing feature development with market validation
  • Managing scope and milestones effectively

Potential Solutions:

  • Using design tools like Figma for prototyping
  • Implementing agile development with milestone-based progress
  • Validating ideas through market research and customer feedback
  • Leveraging existing authentication and database solutions

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Starting lean with minimal viable product
  • Iterative development based on user feedback
  • Validating product-market fit through customer interviews

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Building a focused landing page around value proposition
  • Using web scraping tools for targeted email acquisition
  • Avoiding generic marketing channels like Product Hunt

Monetization & Product:

  • Prioritizing core functionality over extensive features
  • Implementing automated workflows for key processes
  • Using open-source tools to reduce development time and costs

User Engagement:

  • Building community through targeted outreach and validation
  • Creating engaging onboarding experiences through design
  • Maintaining focus on core value proposition