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Pocket is shutting down and we decided to build a better alternative.
r/SaaS
6/19/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Bookmarking | Shutting down | |
| Shelfy.so | https://shelfy.so/ | Bookmarking | Reading List, Manual organization, Automatic content organization, Team collaboration, Notes |
| Resoly.ai | http://resoly.ai/ | Bookmarking | Early version of Shelfy.so |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Pocket shutting down
- Need for better bookmarking organization
- Desire for AI-powered content discovery
Problems to Solve:
- Managing large collections of saved content
- Finding forgotten saved items
- Collaborating on saved content with teams
Potential Solutions:
- Improved organization features
- AI-powered content discovery
- Team collaboration tools
- End-to-end encryption option
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Building on existing user base from previous product
- Offering free version with limited features to attract users
- Providing premium features for paid subscriptions
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Leveraging existing user community from previous product
- Using waitlist to build anticipation
Monetization & Product:
- Freemium model with limited AI capabilities in free version
- Considering separate plan for end-to-end encryption
User Engagement:
- Encouraging user feedback and iteration
- Building community through collaboration features