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[OC][Tool] I made a site to calculate the sweat equity behind every purchase
r/SideProject
5/20/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| LifetimeCost.com | http://LifetimeCost.com | Personal Finance Calculator | Interactive, free, no sign-up required, calculates work hours needed to fund expenses |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Difficulty visualizing the real cost of purchases in terms of work hours
- Lack of tools to calculate sweat equity behind expenses
Problems to Solve:
- Need to understand the true cost of purchases beyond just monetary value
- Desire to make more informed spending decisions
Potential Solutions:
- Adding cost of living adjustments to calculations
- Providing more detailed financial insights
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Building a free, no-barrier tool to attract users
- Creating a unique value proposition
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Leveraging Reddit communities for organic growth
- Encouraging user feedback and suggestions
Monetization & Product:
- Maintaining a free model with potential for future monetization
- Continuously improving features based on user input
User Engagement:
- Providing instant, visual results to engage users
- Encouraging community feedback and suggestions