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Trying to build the “Calendly for Indie Hackers” — but cheaper, minimal ,sassier, and possibly worse.
r/SideProject
5/26/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calendly | https://calendly.com/ | Calendar Scheduling | Team collaboration, booking pages, integrations |
| LogSync | Calendar + Productivity | For indie hackers, solo chaos management, clean UI, affordable pricing |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Overwhelming complexity of existing calendar tools
- High costs of productivity apps
- Tools not designed for solo entrepreneurs
- Calendar management feeling like another job
Problems to Solve:
- Simplifying calendar management for solo users
- Reducing costs for indie hackers
- Creating a more intuitive UI
- Better integration with indie hacker workflows
Potential Solutions:
- Building a minimal, affordable calendar tool
- Designing specifically for solo users
- Creating a clean, distraction-free interface
- Implementing features that actually help organize the week
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Building in public and sharing progress
- Engaging with target audience early
- Validating product-market fit before full development
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Leveraging social media (X account)
- Direct engagement with target community
- Sharing mockups and progress updates
Monetization & Product:
- Affordable pricing model for indie hackers
- Focus on core features without unnecessary complexity
- Building specifically for target audience needs
User Engagement:
- Encouraging feedback and co-creation with users
- Building community through progress sharing
- Creating emotional connection through personal updates