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2025-05-23·16
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Launched a completely free, no sign-up, website annotation tool with collaboration support

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
AnnotateWebhttps://annotateweb.comWebsite AnnotationFree, no sign-up, collaboration support

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Highlight tool behaves like a line tool instead of selecting text
  • Cannot remove boxes or circles once drawn
  • Cannot reposition elements after creation

Problems to Solve:

  • Need better text selection and highlighting
  • Need element deletion functionality
  • Need repositioning capabilities

Potential Solutions:

  • Implement text selection highlighting
  • Add element deletion feature
  • Enable repositioning of elements

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Offering a free, no-signup product

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Creating a bookmarklet for easy access

Monetization & Product:

  • Building collaboration features into the product

User Engagement:

  • Providing a simple, accessible annotation tool
57

I created HeyCV, the best way to create your resume. Doesn't even require singup!

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
HeyCVhttps://heycv.appResume BuilderFast, clean UI
Drag & drop layout
Full version history
Light/dark mode
Local data storage
No login required
Free to use
AI-powered resume parsing

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Boring, form-based resume tools
  • Lack of design flexibility
  • Risk of losing progress
  • Need for privacy and data security

Problems to Solve:

  • Creating visually appealing resumes quickly
  • Maintaining version history
  • Importing existing resumes
  • Ensuring data privacy

Potential Solutions:

  • Drag & drop interface
  • Local data storage
  • Version history feature
  • Import functionality
  • Free access without login

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Focus on user experience and design
  • Offer core features for free
  • Prioritize data privacy and security

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Reddit community engagement
  • Product demo videos
  • Word-of-mouth referrals

Monetization & Product:

  • Potential premium features
  • Donation-based model
  • Static website hosting

User Engagement:

  • Community sharing and feedback
  • Regular updates based on user input
  • Cross-platform promotion
54

After 0 callbacks for job interviews I spent 8 weeks on the grind to build my own macOS app and I already have my first $150 of profits! I know its not loads but me and my partner celebrate each time the email from lemonsqueezy comes in which makes the late nights bug finding worth it

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Lemon Squeezyhttps://lemon.squeezy.ioPayment ProcessingUsed for handling payments and sending email notifications
FocuSeehttps://focusee.appScreenshot EditingProvides slick background editing for screenshots
Chunkhttps://www.chunkapp.netTime-Blocking AppmacOS menubar app for time management with features like calendar sync, fullscreen notifications, and routines

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Struggling to find a good time-blocking app for macOS
  • Overpriced apps with limited features
  • Forgetting to cancel free trials leading to unwanted charges

Problems to Solve:

  • Need for an intuitive time-blocking app for macOS
  • Desire for a free trial without card required
  • Need for lifetime license option

Potential Solutions:

  • Building a simple, intuitive time-blocking app
  • Offering a free trial without card required
  • Providing lifetime license option
  • Implementing user feedback for feature development

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building a product that solves a personal pain point
  • Implementing user feedback for feature development

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Sharing progress and journey on Reddit
  • Building a roadmap to show future development plans

Monetization & Product:

  • Offering lifetime license option
  • Providing free trial without card required
  • Implementing user feedback for feature prioritization

User Engagement:

  • Celebrating each sale and user feedback
  • Building a community around the product
  • Regularly updating the product based on user requests
54

Build an app that takes boring out of Budgeting

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Vite React-Frontend FrameworkFast, opinionated web dev tooling
Superbase-Backend FrameworkReal-time database and auth
Paddle-Payment ProcessingSubscription management
Vercel-Deployment PlatformServerless hosting

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Finding budgeting boring and unengaging
  • Struggling to stick with budgeting habits
  • Difficulty understanding personal finances

Problems to Solve:

  • Making budgeting more engaging and fun
  • Helping users stay consistent with budgeting
  • Providing better financial awareness and education

Potential Solutions:

  • Gamification elements to make budgeting more engaging
  • AI assistance to provide financial guidance
  • Clear visualizations and progress tracking

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building a community around the product
  • Encouraging user feedback and iteration
  • Offering a free trial to demonstrate value

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging Reddit communities for early feedback
  • Building partnerships with other finance tools
  • Creating engaging onboarding experiences

Monetization & Product:

  • Flexible pricing options (free vs premium)
  • Freemium model with core features accessible
  • Continuous feature development based on user needs

User Engagement:

  • Gamification elements like XP and levels
  • Sound effects and immersive UI
  • Regular updates and feature improvements
27

I made €1.74 from a site that tells you how many productive hours you have left to live 😅 → ProductiveLife.app

RedditDetails

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
ProductiveLife.apphttps://productivelife.app/Productivity CalculatorCalculates remaining productive hours based on user input

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Finding productivity tools depressing
  • Difficulty entering mobile inputs
  • Input validation issues

Problems to Solve:

  • Need for better mobile input handling
  • Need for improved input validation

Potential Solutions:

  • Adjusting font size for mobile inputs
  • Fixing input validation issues

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Creating unique, attention-grabbing concepts

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging viral potential of unique concepts

Monetization & Product:

  • Exploring monetization strategies beyond ads

User Engagement:

  • Building community through unique value propositions
26

Built a way to directly talk to your YouTube / X algorithms and tell it what you want. No more random recommendations or unnecessarily negative BS

RedditDetails

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Flowstatehttps://www.flowstate.ccSocial Media FilteringAllows users to control YouTube/X recommendations by creating and saving custom filters for one-click deployment

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Hate YouTube feed full of distractions and clickbait
  • Existing solutions don't work well

Problems to Solve:

  • Need better control over social media recommendations
  • Desire to avoid algorithmic doomscrolling

Potential Solutions:

  • Customizable filters for social media content
  • One-click deployment of saved filters

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building a solution to address specific user pain points

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Sharing on Reddit to gather feedback and attract early adopters

Monetization & Product:

  • Focus on UX to encourage user retention
  • Custom filters approach for easy content curation

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging user feedback and iteration based on community input
14

I built a 100% free Gradient Wallpaper Generator, super customizable, no watermarks

RedditDetails

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Gradient Wallpaper Generatorhttps://quismi.com/tools/gradient-wallpaper-generatorDesign/Wallpaper ToolsFree, customizable gradients, patterns, colors; no watermarks

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Desire for free, customizable wallpaper tools
  • Frustration with watermarks and paywalls

Problems to Solve:

  • Need for easy gradient wallpaper creation
  • Demand for more background shape options

Potential Solutions:

  • Adding more background shapes
  • Expanding customization options

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building free tools to attract users
  • Encouraging user-generated content sharing

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging subreddit communities for promotion
  • Showcasing user creations to drive engagement

Monetization & Product:

  • Offering free core product with potential upsell opportunities
  • Building community through user sharing and feedback

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging users to share their creations
  • Implementing user feedback for continuous improvement
13

Just shipped another Pomodoro app

RedditDetails

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
studyfoc.ushttps://studyfoc.usPomodoro TimerMinimal design, background videos, picture-in-picture mode, white noise/music integration, website blocking extension

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty maintaining focus
  • Need for personalized focus tools

Problems to Solve:

  • Finding effective focus techniques
  • Managing distractions during work sessions

Potential Solutions:

  • Customizable Pomodoro timers
  • Background ambiance control
  • Distraction blocking features

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building a minimal viable product
  • Solving a specific user pain point

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging existing focus techniques popularity
  • Offering a free product to attract users

Monetization & Product:

  • Potential for freemium model
  • Adding premium features like advanced blocking

User Engagement:

  • Providing multiple customization options
  • Building a community around focus techniques
12

No code. No typing. I just talked and it built the app for me.

RedditDetails

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Macalyhttps://www.producthunt.com/posts/macalyNo-code app builderVoice input, generates apps/websites, branching/remixing, GitHub export

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty building apps without coding skills
  • Time-consuming design and development process
  • Need for accessible tools for non-technical users

Problems to Solve:

  • Creating apps and websites without coding knowledge
  • Streamlining the app development process
  • Making app building accessible to non-technical users

Potential Solutions:

  • Voice-based no-code app builders
  • Tools that generate apps from natural language input
  • Platforms that allow branching and remixing of app ideas

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Developing voice-based interfaces for app building
  • Creating accessible tools for non-technical users
  • Enabling collaboration and idea remixing

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Demonstrating real-world use cases (e.g., wedding site example)
  • Showcasing mobile usability
  • Highlighting GitHub integration for developers

Monetization & Product:

  • Offering both basic and advanced features (GitHub export)
  • Targeting both non-technical and technical users
  • Building a community around creative app development

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging user sharing of their creations
  • Fostering a community of builders and creators
  • Providing clear examples and use cases
8

Tired of Bloated Expense Tracker Apps? I Made a Simple One

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
ExpenseWherehttps://expensewhere.comExpense TrackingMinimal, simple web app, MVP phase

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Bloated, overly complex expense tracking apps
  • Lack of simple, minimal expense tracking solutions
  • Difficulty finding apps that don't require too much configuration

Problems to Solve:

  • Need for simple, easy-to-use expense tracking
  • Desire for minimal features without unnecessary complexity
  • Demand for better bank integration for automatic expense tracking

Potential Solutions:

  • Building minimal, focused expense tracking apps
  • Improving bank integration for automatic expense tracking
  • Creating simple, intuitive user interfaces

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building MVP to validate market demand
  • Focusing on simplicity and minimal features

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Sharing side project on relevant subreddits
  • Engaging with potential users for feedback

Monetization & Product:

  • Starting with low pricing ($2 plan mentioned)
  • Building product based on personal needs and pain points

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging user feedback and suggestions
  • Building community around minimalist expense tracking
6

I built SubTrack — a modern subscription tracker SaaS to monitor spending, payments, and upgrades

RedditDetails

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
SubTrackhttps://i.redd.it/l10qke9zwh2f1.pngSubscription ManagementTracks recurring subscriptions, analyzes spending, upcoming payment alerts, calendar view
Resubshttps://resubs.appSubscription ManagementMobile version, polished UI

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty tracking multiple subscriptions
  • Lack of visibility into monthly spending
  • Missing upcoming payment alerts
  • Need for better renewal tracking

Problems to Solve:

  • Managing and monitoring recurring subscriptions
  • Analyzing subscription spending patterns
  • Staying ahead of payment deadlines

Potential Solutions:

  • Centralized dashboard for subscription management
  • Visual analytics and reporting
  • Mobile app integration for on-the-go access

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building a polished, user-friendly interface
  • Offering mobile app integration
  • Providing visual analytics and reporting

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Listing on SaaS marketplaces like Microns
  • Direct outreach to potential buyers

Monetization & Product:

  • Selling codebase to bootstrap other startups
  • Offering premium features for advanced analytics

User Engagement:

  • Building community through Reddit engagement
  • Collaborating with similar projects
6

Built Dasshh - a personal AI assistant on your terminal!

RedditDetails

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Dasshhblog.vgnshiyer.dev/dasshhAI AssistantOpen-source, terminal-based, natural language automation, cross-platform, customizable tools

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty remembering complex CLI commands
  • Need for context-aware automation
  • Desire for seamless integration across tools

Problems to Solve:

  • Reducing manual command lookup and execution
  • Automating repetitive terminal tasks
  • Enhancing productivity through AI assistance

Potential Solutions:

  • AI-powered command generation
  • Custom tool integration
  • Cross-platform compatibility

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Open-source development model
  • Community-driven feature expansion

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging developer communities
  • Showcasing cross-platform compatibility

Monetization & Product:

  • Freemium model with premium features
  • Custom tool marketplace

User Engagement:

  • Active community support
  • Regular feature updates based on user feedback
5

reality of building an app with AI

RedditDetails

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Gemini 2.5 Prohttps://ai.google.com/studioAI DevelopmentAdvanced code generation, debugging assistance
Claude 4https://claude.aiAI DevelopmentAdvanced code generation, debugging assistance
Cursorhttps://www.cursor.soAI DevelopmentCode generation with context awareness
Aiderhttps://aider.chatAI DevelopmentCode generation with context awareness
Copilothttps://github.com/features/copilotAI DevelopmentCode generation within IDE

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty getting AI to generate working code
  • AI generating non-existent functions/APIs
  • AI not understanding full app architecture
  • Debugging AI-generated code
  • AI code not working in real-world scenarios

Problems to Solve:

  • Need for reliable AI code generation
  • Need for AI that understands full app architecture
  • Need for AI debugging assistance
  • Need for AI that works in real-world scenarios

Potential Solutions:

  • Better AI models with full app architecture understanding
  • AI debugging tools
  • AI that can handle real-world edge cases
  • Improved AI code validation

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Focus on solving real developer pain points
  • Building tools that integrate with existing workflows
  • Providing context-aware code generation

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Targeting developers with specific pain points
  • Showcasing real-world use cases
  • Building community around AI development tools

Monetization & Product:

  • Freemium models with advanced features
  • Enterprise licensing for teams
  • API access for integration

User Engagement:

  • Providing detailed documentation and examples
  • Building active developer communities
  • Offering responsive support and updates
5

After 2.5 years & 3 million lines of code, I built my dream "set-it-and-forget-it" live stream recorder. It works, but nobody knows it exists. Brutally honest feedback needed.

RedditDetails

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
OlivedApphttps://olived.appLive Stream RecordingAutomatic recording, multi-platform support, desktop/server clients, high-quality MP4 output

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Missing live streams from favorite creators
  • Clunky, unreliable existing tools
  • Manual intervention required
  • Limited platform support

Problems to Solve:

  • Automate live stream recording
  • Support multiple platforms
  • Provide reliable, high-quality recordings
  • Offer easy setup and use

Potential Solutions:

  • Manual outreach to potential users
  • Targeted marketing to specific communities
  • Early adopter incentives
  • Clear value proposition communication

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Manual outreach to potential users
  • Targeted marketing to specific communities
  • Early adopter incentives

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Direct engagement with potential users
  • Community building through early adopters
  • Leveraging social proof

Monetization & Product:

  • Lifetime license model
  • Early bird pricing strategy
  • Clear value proposition

User Engagement:

  • Personalized outreach
  • Community feedback integration
  • Early adopter incentives
5

How I Used Humour to Get Traction for My SAAS

RedditDetails

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
NotForgot AIhttps://notforgot.ai/Productivity AssistantAI-powered task organization, stream of consciousness capture, context-aware task suggestions

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Feeling overwhelmed by too many tasks
  • Difficulty prioritizing and organizing tasks
  • Forgetting important tasks
  • Lack of focus and flow state

Problems to Solve:

  • Managing chaotic task lists
  • Reducing anxiety from forgotten tasks
  • Maintaining focus and productivity

Potential Solutions:

  • AI-powered task organization
  • Context-aware task suggestions
  • Streamlined task capture and prioritization

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Using humor and creativity in marketing
  • Building authentic brand personality
  • Leveraging social proof through creative testimonials

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • A/B testing landing page copy and value propositions
  • Engaging with communities like Reddit
  • Creating entertaining product demonstrations

Monetization & Product:

  • Focus on solving specific user pain points
  • Developing unique value proposition
  • Building product around authentic user needs

User Engagement:

  • Creating relatable and entertaining content
  • Encouraging community discussion and banter
  • Building emotional connection through storytelling
5

Discover 5 new startups daily

RedditDetails

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
5startups.comhttps://5startups.comStartup AggregatorRandomly selects 5 startups daily, older startups have higher selection weight

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Overwhelming number of products on startup aggregator sites
  • Selection bias towards products with most upvotes
  • Difficulty finding new startups without wide reach

Problems to Solve:

  • Need for curated selection of startups
  • Desire to discover new products without overwhelming amount of choices
  • Wanting to focus on quality over quantity

Potential Solutions:

  • Random selection of startups
  • Weighting older startups higher to prevent backlog
  • Allowing anyone to submit their product

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Random selection algorithm to prevent bias
  • Weighting system for older products
  • Open submission process

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging Product Hunt-like platforms for visibility
  • Building community through daily featured startups

Monetization & Product:

  • Free submission model
  • Potential for premium features or advertising

User Engagement:

  • Daily curated selection to maintain user interest
  • Randomness to keep content fresh