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Why I stopped asking "what should I build?" and started asking "what are people already complaining about?"
r/SideProject
5/24/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| G2 | https://www.g2.com/ | SaaS review platform | 1-star reviews |
| Capterra | https://www.capterra.com/ | SaaS review platform | 1-star reviews |
| https://www.reddit.com/ | Social platform | SaaS subreddits | |
| Upwork | https://www.upwork.com/ | Freelance platform | "Looking for" posts |
| https://twitter.com/ | Social platform | Complaint 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