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2025-05-24·16
111

Built my dream app after 10 years. OpenAI finally made it doable!!

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Rehearsalhttps://rehearsal.so/Conversational Practice AppReal-time voice role-plays, pass/fail challenges, actionable feedback, progressive courses
OpenAI-AI Voice APIReal-time voice processing, speech analysis
Duolingo-Language Learning AppLanguage practice framework inspiration
Lovable/Bolt-No-code ToolsEnables non-programmers to build MVPs
Freepik-Stock Photo PlatformRoyalty-free human photos

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty practicing conversational skills
  • Lack of real-time feedback in practice sessions
  • Need for structured conversational practice
  • Challenges in improving storytelling skills

Problems to Solve:

  • Effective conversational practice for non-native speakers
  • Real-time feedback on speaking skills
  • Structured learning paths for conversational improvement
  • Accessible practice tools for behavioral interviews

Potential Solutions:

  • AI-powered real-time voice analysis
  • Progressive learning courses
  • Scenario-based practice sessions
  • Actionable feedback on speaking metrics

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Leveraging AI advancements to enable product development
  • Building MVP quickly using no-code tools
  • Offering free tier for easy access
  • Implementing user feedback loop

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Sharing development journey on Reddit
  • Encouraging user feedback and feature requests
  • Building community through AMA sessions

Monetization & Product:

  • Free tier access without signup barrier
  • Progressive course structure
  • Real-time AI feedback system

User Engagement:

  • Daily dog-fooding by creator
  • Encouraging user feedback and feature requests
  • Building community through AMA sessions
64

Got my first 100 users, lessons I've learned so far...

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
ChatGPThttps://chat.openai.com/AI ChatbotUsed for generating content and driving traffic
Google Search Consolehttps://search.google.com/search-consoleSEO ToolUsed for submitting sitemaps and monitoring indexing
Reddithttps://www.reddit.com/Social PlatformUsed for user research and promotion

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty finding relevant marketing resources
  • Lack of detailed step-by-step guides for user acquisition
  • Challenges in building relationships with potential users
  • Slow Google indexing process

Problems to Solve:

  • Need better user research methods
  • Desire for more effective marketing strategies
  • Requirement for faster SEO indexing
  • Need for anonymous community building

Potential Solutions:

  • Creating detailed user acquisition guides
  • Developing better SEO optimization techniques
  • Building anonymous community engagement methods
  • Creating more targeted user research surveys

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building landing pages and waitlists early
  • Conducting thorough user research
  • Optimizing for mobile SEO

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging organic SEO traffic
  • Using Reddit for targeted promotion
  • Building relationships through surveys and feedback

Monetization & Product:

  • Validating product-market fit through user feedback
  • Developing clear value propositions
  • Creating easy-to-understand product names

User Engagement:

  • Building communities through Reddit engagement
  • Creating detailed user surveys
  • Providing personalized feedback
33

Anyone else feel like you’re working but not really living

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
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USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Feeling stuck in a work-life loop with no energy for creative pursuits
  • Burnout from comparing oneself to others
  • Imposter syndrome and inconsistency
  • Lack of time and energy for side projects

Problems to Solve:

  • Balancing full-time work with creative side projects
  • Overcoming burnout and imposter syndrome
  • Finding time and energy for personal projects

Potential Solutions:

  • Reducing distractions and focusing on one project
  • Building a system around life rather than hustle culture
  • Half-assing the main job to free up energy for side projects

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Focusing on a single project rather than spreading efforts too thin
  • Building systems around life rather than hustle culture

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Conducting research calls to understand user needs
  • Building community through open conversations

Monetization & Product:

  • [No specific monetization strategies mentioned]

User Engagement:

  • Creating open forums for discussion and sharing experiences
  • Building community through research calls and conversations
19

We built a tool to automate startup directory submissions ...would love your feedback

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
GetMoreBacklinks.orghttps://getmorebacklinks.orgStartup Directory AutomationAutomates submissions to 200-5000+ directories, helps boost DA/DR with do-follow backlinks

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty getting listed on multiple startup directories
  • Time-consuming manual directory submissions
  • Need for legitimate backlinks to improve SEO

Problems to Solve:

  • Automating directory submissions for startups
  • Reducing time spent on manual SEO tasks
  • Improving website authority through quality backlinks

Potential Solutions:

  • Automated directory submission tool
  • Accessible UI improvements
  • Analytics tracking for submitted links
  • Free trial or demo feature

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Competitive pricing compared to alternatives
  • Targeting specific startup niches (SaaS, D2C, AI)

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Reddit mentions and community engagement
  • Clear value proposition on landing page

Monetization & Product:

  • One-time use pricing model
  • Submission reports and screenshots

User Engagement:

  • Gathering user feedback for improvements
  • Offering personalized support and guidance
16

I made an app that turns boring lecture slides into interactive AI lessons

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
QuizzMehttps://www.quizzme.aiAI-powered learning platform- Creates interactive lessons from notes
  • Generates smart questions
  • Provides personalized feedback
  • Structured learning flow
  • Supports LaTeX (mentioned in comments) |

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Messy ChatGPT usage for studying
  • Constant switching between prompts
  • Copy-pasting notes
  • Forcing chatbot to act as tutor

Problems to Solve:

  • Need for structured learning flow
  • Desire for interactive lessons
  • Requirement for smart question generation
  • Need for personalized feedback

Potential Solutions:

  • AI-powered learning platform
  • Structured learning flow
  • Interactive lessons
  • Smart question generation
  • Personalized feedback

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building a solution that addresses specific user pain points

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Targeting students and educators
  • Demonstrating clear value proposition

Monetization & Product:

  • Freemium model (implied)
  • Feature development based on user needs

User Engagement:

  • Providing clear learning structure
  • Offering interactive elements
  • Delivering personalized feedback
16

What started as a weekend idea slowly took over my life... and now it’s on Steam!

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Unityhttps://unity.com/Game Development3D game engine, used for game development
Steamhttps://store.steampowered.com/Game DistributionPlatform for game distribution and sales

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Struggling to balance side project with other responsibilities
  • Overwhelm from learning multiple new skills
  • Self-doubt and motivation challenges

Problems to Solve:

  • Need for creative freedom and expression
  • Desire to turn passion project into reality
  • Managing burnout and maintaining motivation

Potential Solutions:

  • Breaking down project into manageable steps
  • Focusing on core idea and meaningful progress
  • Building support community and sharing journey

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building MVP quickly to validate idea
  • Leveraging personal learning journey for content creation
  • Engaging with community for feedback and support

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Sharing development journey on social platforms
  • Building anticipation through early access announcements
  • Utilizing Steam platform for distribution

Monetization & Product:

  • Early access model for revenue generation
  • Focus on creating engaging user experience
  • Iterative development based on user feedback

User Engagement:

  • Sharing progress updates to build community
  • Encouraging user feedback and involvement
  • Creating relatable content about project journey
14

Made some internet money

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
iOS appshttps://i.redd.it/bpi22oxbol2f1.jpegMobile AppsiOS app development

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Balancing personal interests with market needs
  • Identifying real market needs vs personal preferences

Problems to Solve:

  • Determining whether to focus on existing projects or explore new opportunities
  • Finding the right balance between passion projects and market demand

Potential Solutions:

  • Conducting market research to validate ideas
  • Seeking advice from experienced developers or entrepreneurs

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Focusing on recurring revenue streams
  • Slow but steady growth approach

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • No specific methods mentioned

Monetization & Product:

  • Developing iOS apps as a side project
  • Building a portfolio of apps

User Engagement:

  • No specific techniques mentioned
13

Demo of Open-Source Static Site CMS in Rust: 400x faster than WordPress, 100x faster than Ghost

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
PageZesthttps://pagezest.com/static-site-cms/Static Site CMSRust-based, 400x faster than WordPress, 100x faster than Ghost
Dockerhttps://www.docker.com/Container PlatformUsed for running PageZest in a container
WordPresshttps://wordpress.org/CMSBenchmarked against PageZest
Ghosthttps://ghost.org/CMSBenchmarked against PageZest

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty understanding technical documentation
  • Need for free website hosting
  • Desire for faster CMS performance

Problems to Solve:

  • Making technical concepts more accessible
  • Providing affordable hosting options
  • Improving CMS speed and performance

Potential Solutions:

  • Offering managed hosting with generous free tier
  • Providing clear documentation and examples
  • Demonstrating performance benchmarks

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Offering free tier hosting to attract users
  • Providing clear performance benchmarks
  • Using open-source licensing to build community

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Demonstrating performance advantages over competitors
  • Highlighting cost savings compared to alternatives
  • Leveraging Reddit for community engagement

Monetization & Product:

  • 90% price reduction for managed hosting
  • Free website hosting for most users
  • Focus on performance as key value proposition

User Engagement:

  • Providing clear documentation and examples
  • Offering free hosting to build user base
  • Engaging with community through Reddit
12

Why I stopped asking "what should I build?" and started asking "what are people already complaining about?"

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
G2https://www.g2.com/SaaS review platform1-star reviews
Capterrahttps://www.capterra.com/SaaS review platform1-star reviews
Reddithttps://www.reddit.com/Social platformSaaS subreddits
Upworkhttps://www.upwork.com/Freelance platform"Looking for" posts
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/Social platformComplaint threads

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Software not meeting basic needs
  • Poor integration between tools
  • Overpaying for inadequate solutions
  • Lack of specific features

Problems to Solve:

  • Project management/accounting integration
  • Basic functionality gaps
  • High cost for poor quality

Potential Solutions:

  • Building tools that address specific pain points
  • Creating integrations between existing tools
  • Offering more affordable alternatives

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Listening to user complaints
  • Validating ideas through existing pain points
  • Building solutions for specific problems

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Monitoring review platforms
  • Analyzing job postings
  • Engaging with complaint threads

Monetization & Product:

  • Focusing on high-pain, high-value problems
  • Prioritizing volume over novelty
  • Building solutions for existing pain points

User Engagement:

  • Addressing specific user complaints
  • Solving problems users are actively discussing
10

We made it easy to create YouTube thumbnails in seconds

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Thumbnail Makerhttps://www.thumbnailmaker.co/YouTube Thumbnail Creation- AI-powered thumbnail generation
  • Face swapping feature
  • 3 photo system for avatar creation
  • Free credits for new users
  • Targeted at small creators
  • Helps create high-performing thumbnails quickly

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Weak thumbnails holding back good content
  • Thumbnail creation being time-consuming and neglected
  • Lack of design skills among creators
  • High cost of professional thumbnail design

Problems to Solve:

  • Need for quick, easy thumbnail creation
  • Desire for high-quality thumbnails without design skills
  • Need to improve video discoverability

Potential Solutions:

  • AI-powered thumbnail generation tools
  • Face swapping technology for personalized thumbnails
  • Free credits to encourage adoption

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building MVP and launching quickly
  • Targeting specific niche (small YouTube creators)
  • Solving real pain points for target audience

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Sharing MVP with community for early feedback
  • Offering free credits to attract initial users
  • Leveraging personal experience to validate problem

Monetization & Product:

  • Freemium model with free credits
  • Focus on core feature (quick thumbnail creation)
  • Building for specific creator needs

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging feedback and iteration based on user input
  • Creating community around product
8

Made a free app inspired by the 4000 weeks concept where you can visualize your life and click to review any specific week, track milestones, daily habits, weekly todo's, journal and so on.

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
4160.lifehttp://4160.lifeLife Visualization & Productivity- Visual display of life in 4160 weeks
  • Weekly todo tracking
  • Habit tracking with 7F labels
  • Milestone tracking
  • Weekly review feature
  • Firebase/Firestore backend
  • Mobile and desktop access
  • Keyboard shortcuts

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty maintaining perspective on life's priorities
  • Struggling to balance work and personal life
  • Need for better habit tracking and accountability
  • Desire for meaningful life visualization

Problems to Solve:

  • Staying focused on important life goals
  • Maintaining consistent habits
  • Tracking personal milestones
  • Balancing different life areas

Potential Solutions:

  • Visual life timeline
  • Weekly review system
  • Habit tracking with categorization
  • Milestone highlighting
  • Cross-platform accessibility

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building a unique value proposition around life visualization
  • Creating a minimal viable product for initial user feedback
  • Leveraging personal use case for product development

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Sharing on relevant subreddits
  • Demonstrating product through video content

Monetization & Product:

  • Potential freemium model with premium features
  • Focus on user experience and simplicity

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging habit tracking across multiple life areas
  • Providing weekly review prompts
  • Offering keyboard shortcuts for efficiency
8

Free bulk email finder

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Unlimited Leadshttps://unlimited-leads.online/bulk-email-finderEmail FinderFree bulk email finding tool, supports CSV upload, name + domain search

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Need for accurate email finding
  • Desire for free email finding tools

Problems to Solve:

  • Finding accurate email addresses for outreach
  • Processing large lists of contacts

Potential Solutions:

  • Free bulk email finding service
  • CSV upload functionality

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Offering free beta access to build user base

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging Reddit community for early feedback and testing

Monetization & Product:

  • Current free model with potential for future monetization

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging direct feedback through DMs
7

Remember Clippy from Windows? I've built it for macOS (AI update coming soon)

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Clippy for macOShttps://github.com/saggit/clippy-macos/Productivity/Entertainment- Show/hide + animations
  • Drag around desktop
  • Add custom characters
  • LLM integration planned

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Lack of fun/entertaining productivity tools
  • Desire for nostalgic Windows features on macOS

Problems to Solve:

  • Bringing back Clippy-style assistant for macOS users
  • Adding AI capabilities to desktop assistants

Potential Solutions:

  • Developing LLM-powered desktop agents
  • Creating customizable animated characters

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building on nostalgia and familiar concepts
  • Leveraging open-source development

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Viral potential through novelty and entertainment value
  • Community engagement through GitHub

Monetization & Product:

  • Potential for freemium model with premium features
  • Opportunity for enterprise AI assistant solutions

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging user contributions and custom characters
  • Building community around desktop customization
6

I turned the classic "Feeling Wheel" therapy tool into an iOS app. Would love feedback!

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Feeling Wheelhttps://apps.apple.com/app/feeling-wheel/id6444242001Mental Health, Mood Tracking- Emotion identification
  • Mood tracking
  • Notes
  • Charts and insights
  • Pro tier subscription |

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty identifying and expressing emotions
  • Lack of tools for tracking mood over time

Problems to Solve:

  • Need for accessible mental health tools
  • Desire for personalized emotion tracking

Potential Solutions:

  • Mobile app for emotion identification
  • Mood tracking with notes and insights
  • Pro tier for advanced features

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building a useful core product first
  • Iterating based on user feedback

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Sharing development process publicly
  • Encouraging user feedback and engagement

Monetization & Product:

  • Introducing Pro tier for advanced features
  • Providing free basic functionality

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging user feedback and questions
  • Sharing development journey publicly
6

I added a map-based spending tracker to my finance app – useful or overkill?

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Finanzyhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.codignia.finanzyPersonal Finance App- Android app
  • Transaction location tracking
  • Interactive spending map
  • Expense tracking
  • Budget management

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty tracking spending while traveling
  • Lack of context around expenses
  • Forgetting where purchases were made

Problems to Solve:

  • Need to visualize spending patterns geographically
  • Need to remember purchase locations
  • Need to analyze travel expenses

Potential Solutions:

  • Location-based expense tracking
  • Interactive spending maps
  • Geographical expense analysis

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Adding unique features to differentiate from competitors

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Sharing app links for testing and feedback

Monetization & Product:

  • Developing niche features for specific user segments

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging user testing and feedback
5

I built a blockchain where you mine with real achievements instead of solving math puzzles

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Socket.IOhttp://Socket.IOReal-time P2P CommunicationUsed for real-time peer-to-peer communication in the distributed blockchain system
MongoDB-DatabaseUsed by full nodes to maintain complete blockchain history
Vercel-Deployment PlatformHosting platform for the application
Railway-Deployment PlatformHosting platform for the application

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Traditional blockchain feels abstract and inaccessible
  • Lack of meaningful connection between blockchain and everyday life
  • Environmental concerns about energy consumption in traditional mining

Problems to Solve:

  • Making blockchain technology more accessible and relatable
  • Creating a more sustainable blockchain system
  • Building a distributed system that rewards meaningful accomplishments

Potential Solutions:

  • Using real-world achievements as the basis for blockchain security
  • Implementing AI-assisted peer review for achievement validation
  • Creating a distributed system that doesn't require energy-intensive mining

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building a distributed system that rewards meaningful accomplishments
  • Implementing AI-assisted peer review for quality control
  • Creating a user-friendly interface for submitting and reviewing achievements

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging the SideProject community for initial user acquisition
  • Demonstrating the unique value proposition of a blockchain system based on real achievements

Monetization & Product:

  • Potential monetization through premium features or enterprise solutions
  • Building a strong technical foundation with modern web technologies

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging community participation through achievement submission and review
  • Creating a gamified experience with rewards for meaningful accomplishments