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2025-06-17·23
292

I've been working on this game for almost a year - Now we have the first Demo!

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Steamhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/3650220/The_Vast_White_DemoGame Distribution PlatformDigital game distribution, community features, demo hosting

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Character design not matching visual style
  • Slow movement speed

Problems to Solve:

  • Creating visually appealing and cohesive game environments
  • Balancing game speed and world scale

Potential Solutions:

  • Improving character design to match environment
  • Adjusting game speed for better gameplay experience

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building community through social media platforms
  • Engaging with early adopters and fans

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging Steam platform for distribution and visibility
  • Using social media to build hype and community

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging feedback and interaction with developers
  • Creating shareable content and demos
183

I made a searchable archive of Trump’s worst actions. Just reached my first 100 entries.

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Firestorehttps://firebase.google.com/products/firestoreDatabaseReal-time NoSQL database used for storing and syncing data
Reacthttps://reactjs.org/Frontend FrameworkUsed for building the user interface

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Confusion around rating system design
  • Need for better categorization of Trump's actions
  • Desire for more intuitive severity scoring

Problems to Solve:

  • Creating an effective visual indicator of action severity
  • Balancing multiple rating dimensions (illegal, hypocritical, etc.)
  • Making complex information easily searchable and digestible

Potential Solutions:

  • Implementing tag-based filtering system
  • Using progress bars for severity scoring
  • Adding video/image evidence for claims

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building a searchable archive for accountability
  • Automating content generation with AI
  • Creating a user-friendly interface for complex information

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging political subreddits for targeted promotion
  • Encouraging user feedback for continuous improvement
  • Building community through political engagement

Monetization & Product:

  • Offering free access to encourage adoption
  • Prioritizing severity of content for efficient resource use
  • Implementing user reporting system for quality control

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging user feedback and suggestions
  • Building political community around accountability
  • Providing detailed references and evidence
156

My pet project, IOS game, now makes $200/month

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Unityhttps://unity.comGame DevelopmentCross-platform game engine
TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.comSocial MediaShort-form video sharing
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.comSocial MediaPhoto and video sharing

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Need for mobile game development tools
  • Difficulty in monetizing side projects
  • Challenges in user acquisition and engagement

Problems to Solve:

  • Creating engaging mobile games
  • Generating consistent revenue from games
  • Building and maintaining user communities

Potential Solutions:

  • Using social media for game promotion
  • Implementing in-app purchases and ads
  • Creating engaging game mechanics and art styles

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Leveraging social media platforms for promotion
  • Building engaging game mechanics
  • Implementing multiple monetization strategies

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Using TikTok and Instagram for user acquisition
  • Creating shareable game content

Monetization & Product:

  • Combining ads and in-app purchases
  • Regular updates and improvements

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging user feedback and interaction
  • Building community through social media
105

fakehairline.com

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
fakehairline.comhttp://fakehairline.comAI Image GenerationGenerates realistic hairline images for cosmetic purposes

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Desire to look better in photos
  • Wanting to see potential hairline improvements
  • Need for realistic hairline visualization

Problems to Solve:

  • Helping people visualize hairline improvements
  • Providing realistic hairline simulations
  • Supporting decision-making for hair restoration procedures

Potential Solutions:

  • Partnering with plastic surgeons
  • Offering hairline visualization services
  • Providing before/after comparisons
  • Integrating with hair restoration clinics

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • B2B partnerships with medical professionals
  • Affiliate marketing with hair restoration clinics
  • Before/after comparison features

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Targeting hair restoration clinics
  • Showcasing realistic results
  • Leveraging social proof and testimonials

Monetization & Product:

  • B2B licensing model
  • Commission-based partnerships
  • Premium features for enhanced realism

User Engagement:

  • Providing realistic visualizations
  • Offering decision-making support
  • Building trust through medical partnerships
84

Fuck your job. Start a side hustle before it's late.

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Sitefyhttps://sitefy.coMarketplaceSells AI businesses, digital products, affiliate marketing tools
SuperU.AIhttp://SuperU.AIAI ToolsDrag-and-drop voice agent builder
Codoki PR Intelligencehttps://github.com/apps/codoki-pr-intelligenceDeveloper ToolsAI-powered PR review tool
Roadmap-BPhttps://roadmap-bp.vercel.app/Project ManagementBreaks down big plans into actionable steps

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty marketing self-published books
  • Lack of clear side hustle ideas
  • Slow progress in side projects
  • Fear of abandoning job security

Problems to Solve:

  • Building audience for self-published books
  • Finding profitable side hustle ideas
  • Accelerating side project development
  • Balancing job security with entrepreneurial pursuits

Potential Solutions:

  • Leveraging social media and niche communities
  • Teaching and creating educational content
  • Using AI tools to automate tasks
  • Building community and support networks

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building niche-focused products
  • Leveraging existing expertise
  • Creating educational content

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Targeting specific communities
  • Using social media and content marketing
  • Building personal brand and credibility

Monetization & Product:

  • Offering free whitelabel solutions
  • Creating scalable digital products
  • Building AI-powered tools

User Engagement:

  • Providing value through educational content
  • Building community support networks
  • Offering free tools and resources
67

Ultimate App for Making Beautiful Device Mockups & Screenshots

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
PostSparkhttps://postspark.app/Screenshot & Mockup GeneratorWebsite screenshots, 30+ device mockups, customizable backgrounds, annotation tools, social media screenshot styling, Chrome extension
Shots.sohttps://shots.so/Screenshot & Mockup GeneratorCompetitor mentioned in comments
Previewed.apphttps://previewed.app/Screenshot & Mockup GeneratorAlternative tool mentioned in comments

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty creating professional-looking mockups
  • Limited customization options in existing tools
  • Lack of support for specific devices like iPad
  • Inability to create panoramic or multi-image mockups

Problems to Solve:

  • Need for easy screenshot capture and styling
  • Requirement for device-specific mockups
  • Desire for advanced customization features
  • Demand for panoramic and multi-image mockup capabilities

Potential Solutions:

  • Improved device support including iPad
  • Panoramic and multi-image mockup features
  • Enhanced customization options
  • Better annotation and markup tools

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building a Chrome extension for browser integration
  • Offering a free trial version
  • Creating a visually appealing product demo

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Reddit community engagement and promotion
  • Showcasing product through gallery posts
  • Leveraging user testimonials and success stories

Monetization & Product:

  • Freemium pricing model with paid premium features
  • Continuous feature development based on user feedback
  • Focus on solving specific pain points in mockup creation

User Engagement:

  • Active community management and response to user feedback
  • Providing detailed feature documentation and tutorials
  • Offering multiple access points (web app and browser extension)
52

30 days spent in building this invoice app - so much learning!

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Hodleapp.hodle.xyzInvoice ManagementReact, Radix, TailwindCSS, Shadcn components

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Missing UI/UX elements
  • Buttons not working properly

Problems to Solve:

  • Better user experience during actions
  • Improved invoice organization

Potential Solutions:

  • Adding loaders during actions
  • Enabling edit functionality
  • Implementing project/folder creation

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building MVP quickly
  • Using modern component libraries

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Sharing progress on Reddit
  • Seeking user feedback early

Monetization & Product:

  • Focus on core invoice creation features
  • Prioritizing user experience improvements

User Engagement:

  • Responding to user feedback promptly
  • Iterating based on community input
29

I built tyype.fun — a site where people say one thing anonymously, then vanish for 24 hours

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
tyype.funhttps://www.tyype.funAnonymous Expression PlatformEphemeral messaging, temporary profiles, 24-hour countdown
banyo.funhttps://banyo.funLocation-Based ServiceLocates nearest toilets
bidfinity.prohttps://bidfinity.proBidding PlatformUser acquisition tracking

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Need for anonymous expression without tracking
  • Desire for ephemeral content that disappears
  • Concern about spam and inappropriate content

Problems to Solve:

  • Preventing spam and inappropriate content
  • Balancing anonymity with moderation
  • Creating a space for unfiltered expression

Potential Solutions:

  • Implementing IP-based authentication
  • Adding reply functionality
  • Developing better spam filtering

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building community through Reddit engagement
  • Encouraging user contributions and testing
  • Collaborating with other indie developers

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging Reddit for feedback and promotion
  • Creating memorable domain names
  • Building partnerships with complementary services

Monetization & Product:

  • Developing unique value proposition around ephemeral expression
  • Balancing anonymity with necessary authentication
  • Creating intuitive user experience

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging user contributions and feedback
  • Building community through collaboration
  • Creating memorable and meaningful domain names
27

I built ChatGPT for video editing

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Voria AIhttps://voria.aiVideo EditingAI-powered video editing tools
Riverside.fmhttps://riverside.fmVideo/Audio RecordingMulti-camera support, automatic syncing

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Time-consuming video editing process
  • Difficulty finding specific moments in footage
  • Need for automatic captioning
  • Limited options in current AI video editors

Problems to Solve:

  • Reducing video editing time
  • Automating boring parts removal
  • Organizing raw footage efficiently
  • Generating accurate captions automatically

Potential Solutions:

  • AI-powered smart cuts
  • Automatic footage organization
  • Instant caption generation
  • B-roll creation
  • Queryable video content

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building a waitlist for early access
  • Engaging with community through Discord
  • Collecting user feedback for product development

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Reddit post showcasing product features
  • Early access through waitlist
  • Community engagement via Discord

Monetization & Product:

  • Free tier with affordable premium plan
  • Multiple video/audio source support
  • User customization options

User Engagement:

  • Active community building through Discord
  • Collecting user feedback for product improvement
  • Showcasing product through Reddit posts
27

We created a web app to search and compare washing machines using highly detailed data from all possible sources.

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
WashingMachineHubhttps://washingmachinehub.comAppliance Comparison- Side-by-side comparisons
  • Detailed filters
  • Expanding database
  • Affiliate program integration
  • Price tracking |

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty finding detailed washing machine comparisons
  • Lack of objective data on appliance performance
  • Time-consuming research process
  • Limited access to expert reviews

Problems to Solve:

  • Need for comprehensive appliance comparison data
  • Desire for objective, data-driven recommendations
  • Requirement for easy-to-use comparison tools
  • Demand for price tracking and affiliate purchasing

Potential Solutions:

  • Implementing affiliate programs
  • Adding price tracking features
  • Expanding database coverage
  • Integrating with smart home technologies
  • Allowing user-submitted reviews

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Specializing in a niche market
  • Building comprehensive data sets
  • Implementing affiliate programs

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Targeting specific communities (smart home, home appliances, budget shopping)
  • Leveraging affiliate partnerships
  • Engaging with relevant subreddits

Monetization & Product:

  • Implementing affiliate revenue model
  • Expanding database coverage
  • Adding premium features

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging user feedback and suggestions
  • Building community through targeted outreach
  • Providing valuable comparison tools
18

It's Monday, drop your product. What are you building?

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Productbursthttps://productburst.comProduct Launch PlatformFree platform for startups and creators to launch products, get feedback, backlinks, early users, and visibility
Octafesthttps://octafest.comFilm Festival PlatformWebsite updates based on content, sponsor highlights, volunteer management, digital accreditation, archive management, custom competitions
Everything People Searchhttp://doppio-labs.comPeople Search EngineFind connections based on criteria like education, work history, nationality, and location
Semantic Cachinghttps://semcache.ioLLM OptimizationReduce costs and latency by caching and reusing LLM responses
Toritarkhttps://toritark.comLanguage LearningLearn languages by reading and retelling AI-generated stories
Gruntdlehttp://gruntdle.comTennis Guessing GameWordle-style game for guessing ATP tennis players
SiteDunkhttps://www.sitedunk.comLanding Page FeedbackAI-powered feedback on landing pages including clarity score, CTA strength, and rewrite suggestions
PitchSmithhttps://PitchSmith.co/#toolkitFreelancer ToolsPlug-and-play email scripts for freelancers
Dia-Athleteshttps://www.dia-athletes.comAthlete Platform[Details not provided]
ACRIS.AIhttp://ACRIS.AIAI Agent BuilderEasy way to build AI agents
CragWeatherDatabasehttps://github.com/RubelAhmed10082000/CragWeatherDatabaseOutdoor Climbing WeatherMatches climbing locations with hourly weather data
SocialRailshttps://socialrails.comSocial Media ManagementCreate content and post across multiple platforms
Updatifyhttps://updatify.ioProduct Update CommunicationEmbedded widget for communicating product updates and receiving feedback
Teamsharqhttps://teamsharq.comCorporate B2B UpskillingMini-edge-cloud infrastructure and Desktop-as-a-Service
Hubskill Academyhttps://hubskill.academyCorporate TrainingBuy entire courses for companies
Moovaihttp://moovai.netMovie Search AppAI-powered movie search based on text input and preferences
Sayit.lovehttps://sayit.loveVoice Control for DevicesAI-powered voice control for

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty finding top influencer talent
  • Need for better AI prompting tools
  • Challenges in managing product updates and user feedback
  • Difficulty in finding movie recommendations
  • Need for better debt and spending tracking
  • Challenges in building and growing websites
  • Need for better car buying guidance
  • Difficulty in managing credit card information securely

Problems to Solve:

  • Making AI prompting easier for everyday users
  • Providing better movie recommendations
  • Simplifying debt and spending tracking
  • Making website building easier for non-technical users
  • Helping everyday car buyers make informed decisions
  • Securing credit card information

Potential Solutions:

  • AI-powered movie search
  • Debt and spending tracking app
  • Website builder for non-technical users
  • Car buying guidance tool
  • Secure credit card management app

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building community-focused platforms
  • Offering free versions to attract users
  • Providing plug-and-play solutions
  • Using AI to enhance existing workflows

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging Reddit communities for product exposure
  • Offering free trials or versions
  • Building partnerships with influencers

Monetization & Product:

  • Freemium models with paid upgrades
  • One-time purchase options
  • Subscription-based services

User Engagement:

  • Building community features
  • Providing personalized insights
  • Offering gamification elements
13

[Success] After 30 days of anxiety, rejections, and revisions... my app is finally LIVE on the Play Store! 🎉🔥

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Google Play Storehttps://play.google.com/storeApp Distribution PlatformApp submission, policy compliance, metadata management

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • App store approval process anxiety
  • Metadata policy compliance challenges
  • Need for clean, ad-free music player

Problems to Solve:

  • Avoiding overly promotional language in app metadata
  • Creating a simple, offline music player
  • Providing a smooth user experience without ads or tracking

Potential Solutions:

  • Clear app metadata guidelines
  • Simple, focused app features
  • Transparent app policies

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building community support
  • Iterative app development based on feedback

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging community support for encouragement
  • Sharing app development journey

Monetization & Product:

  • Focus on core functionality over monetization
  • Building trust through transparency

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging user feedback and reviews
  • Building community through shared experiences
13

Drop your projects - Let's see what are you cooking

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
AI Exchangehttps://aiexchange.techAI Tools LaunchpadHelps new AI tools get launched
PitchSmithhttps://pitchsmith.coFreelancer ToolsHelps freelancers write better emails and land clients
CloudTable Synchttps://minhthe.net/downloads/cloudtable-sync/WordPress PluginSyncs data from Google Sheets to WordPress tables
Fomr.iohttp://fomr.ioForm BuilderFastest form builder
CarReporthttps://carreport.comUsed Car AnalysisProvides insights for used car buyers
LaunchKit AWShttps://launchtkitaws.comAWS Starter KitSpeeds up Next.js app setup on AWS

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty getting AI tools launched
  • Need for better freelancer email tools
  • Complexity of syncing WordPress and Google Sheets
  • Slow form building process
  • Lack of used car buying guidance
  • Complex AWS setup for Next.js apps

Problems to Solve:

  • Launching new AI tools effectively
  • Improving freelancer client acquisition
  • Simplifying WordPress data sync
  • Accelerating form creation
  • Providing used car buying insights
  • Streamlining AWS setup for developers

Potential Solutions:

  • Launchpad platforms for AI tools
  • AI-powered email writing assistance
  • Automated data sync between WordPress and Google Sheets
  • Rapid form building tools
  • Comprehensive used car analysis reports
  • Pre-configured AWS starter kits

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building launchpad platforms for niche tools
  • Creating specialized tools for specific user groups
  • Automating complex technical processes
  • Providing comprehensive analysis and insights

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging community engagement and feedback
  • Offering free trials and limited-time discounts
  • Building platforms that solve specific pain points

Monetization & Product:

  • Freemium models with premium features
  • One-time payment models for specialized tools
  • Subscription-based access to premium features

User Engagement:

  • Building communities around specific use cases
  • Providing free resources and tools
  • Offering personalized insights and analysis
12

Been working on a study platform for the past 2 months, almost 1k users – here’s what it looks like!

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Quizardhttps://quizard.ccStudy PlatformAI-powered quizzes, flashcards, summaries, study buddy matching, study planner tools

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty retaining information during exam season
  • Lack of effective active recall study tools

Problems to Solve:

  • Need for better study tools using active recall methods
  • Desire for AI-powered study assistance

Potential Solutions:

  • AI-generated quizzes and flashcards
  • Study buddy matching system
  • Study planner tools

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Following industry trends like AI
  • Continuous learning and skill development
  • Prioritizing design and branding
  • Engaging with users for feedback
  • Implementing SEO best practices

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Building free tools/features to attract users
  • Leveraging organic visibility through SEO

Monetization & Product:

  • Prioritizing value delivery before monetization
  • Balancing product development with self-care

User Engagement:

  • Building community through founder connections
  • Creating value through free features
10

Any open source AI bot that actually talks to people and doesn’t just sit there typing?

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Intervohttps://github.com/Intervo/IntervoAI Voice & Chat PlatformOpen source, agentic AI workflows, intuitive knowledge base
Suriaihttps://suriai.appAI Voice AssistantOpen source, macOS support, voice interaction

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Most AI bots only provide text responses
  • Lack of open source solutions for voice interaction
  • Difficulty in finding self-hosted AI bot solutions

Problems to Solve:

  • Need for voice-enabled AI support systems
  • Desire for customizable, self-hosted AI solutions
  • Requirement for real-time voice interaction capabilities

Potential Solutions:

  • Open source voice AI platforms
  • Self-hosted AI bot frameworks
  • Voice-enabled AI support systems

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Developing voice interaction capabilities
  • Building intuitive knowledge bases
  • Creating cross-platform support

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Open sourcing projects to build community
  • Demonstrating unique value propositions
  • Providing clear documentation and setup guides

Monetization & Product:

  • Offering premium features for enterprise users
  • Providing API access for integration
  • Building scalable voice interaction systems

User Engagement:

  • Active community support and updates
  • Regular feature releases and improvements
  • Responsive developer engagement
9

Built SoftoVault – A simple & encrypted way to store and access your env anywhere. Open source

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
SoftoVaulthttps://softovault.com/Secret ManagementEncrypted vault storage, one-line SDK access, open source, built with SvelteKit and Supabase
APIWrapper.aihttp://APIWrapper.aiAPI Key ManagementHelps manage API keys efficiently

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Managing messy .env files
  • Difficulty accessing secrets across projects
  • Need for secure secret storage

Problems to Solve:

  • Simplifying secret management
  • Reducing complexity of environment variable handling
  • Improving security of sensitive data

Potential Solutions:

  • Centralized encrypted vault storage
  • One-line SDK access to secrets
  • Open source implementation for transparency and trust

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building open source tools to gain community trust
  • Focusing on simplicity and speed in product design
  • Offering free tier to attract initial users

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Sharing on relevant subreddits like r/SideProject
  • Encouraging community features and integrations

Monetization & Product:

  • Free tier with limited features to attract users
  • Potential for premium plans with more vaults and secrets

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging feedback and suggestions from early users
  • Building integrations with other tools like APIWrapper.ai
8

i built claimcourage.com after my accident cause i had no clue what my case was worth

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
ClaimCouragehttps://claimcourage.comPersonal Injury Settlement EstimatorFree tool, no signups, estimates settlement value based on real case data
CueReply-Social Listening ToolSurfaces relevant Reddit threads for audience insights
Octolens-Social Listening ToolSurfaces relevant Reddit threads for audience insights

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Uncertainty about fair settlement offers
  • Lack of transparency in insurance process
  • Difficulty finding reliable information
  • Stress from navigating claims process

Problems to Solve:

  • Determining fair settlement value
  • Understanding insurance process
  • Finding reliable information sources
  • Reducing stress during claims process

Potential Solutions:

  • Transparent settlement estimation tool
  • Educational resources about insurance process
  • Community support for claimants
  • Side-by-side offer comparison feature

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building product from personal pain point
  • Leveraging real case data for credibility
  • Creating free, no-signup tool for accessibility

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Sharing personal origin story to build trust
  • Engaging with relevant communities
  • Using social listening tools to find target audience

Monetization & Product:

  • Potential for premium features or services
  • Opportunity for educational content monetization

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging user feedback and community building
  • Providing transparent, data-driven insights
6

Who’s built apps for small businesses using Flutter or some other software? Would love to hear how you structured it

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Firebasehttps://firebase.google.com/Backend-as-a-ServiceReal-time database, authentication, cloud storage
CMSContent Management SystemCustomizable content management
Flutterhttps://flutter.dev/Cross-platform app development frameworkBuild native apps for iOS and Android from single codebase

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Need for cost-effective app development solutions for small businesses
  • Difficulty in managing app development process solo
  • Challenges in structuring pricing and team for app development services

Problems to Solve:

  • Creating efficient app development workflows for small business clients
  • Building scalable backend infrastructure
  • Developing user-friendly admin dashboards
  • Establishing sustainable pricing models

Potential Solutions:

  • Using Firebase or CMS for backend development
  • Building cross-platform apps with Flutter
  • Creating productized app development services
  • Implementing monthly subscription models

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Productizing app development services for small businesses
  • Building cross-platform apps to reduce development costs
  • Using Firebase/CMS to streamline backend development

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Targeting specific industries (pet groomers, gyms, barbers)
  • Offering both monthly and one-time pricing options

Monetization & Product:

  • Implementing monthly subscription models
  • Creating admin dashboards for business owners

User Engagement:

  • Providing ongoing support and maintenance services
  • Building long-term relationships with small business clients
6

I built a tool for those who hate planning projects

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Scatter & Sorthttps://scatterandsort.comProject Planning- Brain dump messy thoughts
  • AI sorts and structures plan
  • Drag tasks, snooze tasks
  • Collaboration
  • Project templates
  • Noise-free interface
  • CAD $9/mo pricing

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Not knowing where to start with project planning
  • Bloated PM apps being intimidating
  • Difficulty executing plans after planning

Problems to Solve:

  • Need for simple, focused planning tool
  • Need for AI assistance in structuring plans
  • Need for affordable pricing

Potential Solutions:

  • Noise-free planning app with essential features
  • Clear pricing upfront
  • CAD $9/mo subscription model

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Focus on solving specific pain point (project planning)
  • Offer free trial without credit card
  • Provide clear pricing information

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Reddit post in r/SideProject community
  • Emphasize key features and benefits

Monetization & Product:

  • CAD $9/mo subscription pricing
  • Noise-free interface with essential features
  • Positioning against bloated PM apps

User Engagement:

  • Encourage user feedback and collaboration
  • Provide project templates
6

PDF_ENHANCER Transform PDFs into Stunning, Professional- Quality Documents

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
PDF Enhancerhttps://github.com/ItsSp00ky/pdf_enhancer.gitPDF Processing- Offline processing
  • Local machine execution
  • Python-based
  • Image enhancement
  • DPI adjustment
  • Background cropping
  • Document detection
  • Simple interface
  • Free to use
  • No internet required
  • Scanned PDF output
  • Multiple page support
  • Batch processing
  • Customizable output quality
  • Open source
  • Command-line interface
  • Library dependencies
  • Installation instructions provided
  • Future plans for Telegram bot, website, and standalone app

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Low-quality scanned PDFs from phone photos
  • Difficulty reading and sharing poor quality documents
  • Need for offline PDF processing tools
  • Slow processing times with existing solutions
  • Mediocre results from online tools
  • Requirement for stable internet connection
  • Complex installation processes
  • Lack of free, high-quality PDF enhancement tools

Problems to Solve:

  • Improving quality of scanned PDF documents
  • Making PDFs more readable and shareable
  • Providing offline PDF processing capabilities
  • Simplifying PDF enhancement process
  • Reducing file sizes while maintaining quality
  • Creating professional-quality PDF documents

Potential Solutions:

  • Offline PDF enhancement tool
  • Local machine processing
  • Simple installation process
  • Batch processing capabilities
  • Customizable output quality
  • Open source development
  • Future expansion to multiple platforms

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Open source development approach
  • Providing free basic functionality
  • Building community through GitHub
  • Offering clear installation instructions
  • Future platform expansion plans

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Reddit community engagement
  • GitHub project visibility
  • Word-of-mouth through useful tool

Monetization & Product:

  • Potential future premium features
  • Possible paid support options
  • Expansion to multiple platforms

User Engagement:

  • Active community support
  • Clear documentation
  • Future bot and app development
  • Regular updates and improvements
5

real-time knowledge graphs (seeking feedback)

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Fylo Corehttps://github.com/fylo-io/FyloCoreReal-time collaborative knowledge graph engineMulti-cursor editing, AI-assisted ingestion, Docker/Compose stack, Postgres + pgvector, Next.js UI
Socket.IO-Real-time communicationEnables multi-cursor editing and chat
Anthropic / OpenAI-AI-assisted ingestionHelps ingest and process research papers
Postgres + pgvector-DatabaseStores and manages graph data
Next.js-Web frameworkPowers the user interface

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Linear, static research tools (PDFs, ChatGPT)
  • Scroll fatigue and vertical information stacks
  • Siloed insights and lost context
  • Lost conversations and reasoning in Slack/email

Problems to Solve:

  • Connecting ideas more effectively
  • Making research more collaborative and dynamic
  • Preserving context and reasoning

Potential Solutions:

  • Real-time collaborative knowledge graphs
  • AI-assisted ingestion and processing
  • Graph-based visualization and navigation

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building a prototype to validate the concept
  • Open-sourcing the code for community feedback and contributions

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Sharing the project on relevant subreddits
  • Providing a live demo for easy evaluation

Monetization & Product:

  • Offering a Docker/Compose stack for easy deployment
  • Building on top of existing technologies (Postgres, Next.js)

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging community feedback and contributions
  • Providing clear documentation and setup instructions
5

I've launched a more affordable version of GummySearch alternative for indies hackers

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Mindfoxerhttps://www.mindfoxer.comReddit Insights ToolUsage-based pricing, 5 free credits on signup, 3 pricing tiers (50, 150, 300 insights)

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • High pricing of existing Reddit insights tools
  • Need for affordable alternative

Problems to Solve:

  • Access to Reddit insights without high costs
  • Trying out product before committing

Potential Solutions:

  • Usage-based pricing model
  • Free trial credits
  • Multiple pricing tiers

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Creating affordable alternative to existing tools

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging popular content (Greg's video)
  • Offering free trial credits

Monetization & Product:

  • Usage-based pricing model
  • Multiple pricing tiers
  • Non-expiring credits

User Engagement:

  • Free trial to encourage adoption
5

I created my first app last night! To find first users, should I soft rollout or blitz attack? I will not promote.

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
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USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Uncertainty about product-market fit
  • Need for user feedback before scaling
  • Risk of wasting resources on features without validation

Problems to Solve:

  • Finding first users for new app
  • Balancing feature development with user validation
  • Managing computing resources efficiently

Potential Solutions:

  • Soft launch to targeted audience
  • Getting paying users early for valuable feedback
  • Implementing staging environment for bug fixes
  • Balancing testing with launch readiness

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Soft launch approach for early feedback
  • Prioritizing product-market fit before scaling
  • Implementing staged environments for reliable launches

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Targeted outreach to passionate communities
  • Leveraging social media platforms for initial traction

Monetization & Product:

  • Implementing paid subscriptions early for valuable feedback
  • Balancing feature development with user validation

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging real-world testing from trusted users
  • Iterating quickly based on user feedback