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2025-06-20·28
279

Check out my new Steam Game ELEVEN.

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Discordhttps://discord.gg/2MFYexjtCommunication PlatformReal-time chat, community building, user engagement

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty seeing map when spaceship moves too much
  • Unrealistic spaceship turning mechanics

Problems to Solve:

  • Improve visual clarity during spaceship movement
  • Enhance spaceship turning realism

Potential Solutions:

  • Implement subtle ship tilting instead of full movement
  • Add inertia to spaceship motion

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building community through Discord
  • Engaging with users on Reddit

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging Steam and Epic Games platforms
  • Cross-promotion with mobile version

Monetization & Product:

  • Free mobile version to attract users
  • Paid desktop version at $4.99

User Engagement:

  • Active community management on Discord
  • Responding to user feedback and suggestions
224

I built an app to see where breaking news is happening around your city, real time

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Localize Newshttps://localizenews.comHyperlocal News AggregatorReal-time RSS feed mapping, police reports, protests, traffic alerts, local events, search/filter by keyword, city, time, category

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Feeling unsafe or unsure about community situations
  • Lack of real-time local news and emergency alerts
  • Difficulty finding reliable hyperlocal news sources

Problems to Solve:

  • Need for real-time awareness of local events and emergencies
  • Desire for community safety and organization
  • Demand for accurate, up-to-date local news

Potential Solutions:

  • Expanding to more cities and regions
  • Improving data quality and RSS sources
  • Adding police/fire/ems radio scanning
  • Incorporating social media and tweets

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Starting with major cities for initial testing
  • Prioritizing cities based on user demand
  • Building community through open source contributions

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging Reddit for user feedback and city requests
  • Encouraging user contributions for faster city expansion

Monetization & Product:

  • Considering API monetization
  • Planning for open source RSS feed configuration

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging user contributions for city expansion
  • Building community through open source collaboration
216

After nearly a year of coding my app, I think its time to give up

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Firebase Authhttps://firebase.google.com/products/authAuthenticationProvides authentication services
Auth0https://auth0.com/AuthenticationEnterprise-grade authentication
Clerkhttps://clerk.com/AuthenticationFree for first 10k MAU
Supabasehttps://supabase.com/AuthenticationOpen-source alternative
BetterAuth-AuthenticationMentioned but no URL provided

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Security concerns (CORS, tokens, auth, encryption)
  • Difficulty in implementing secure authentication
  • Fear of making critical security mistakes

Problems to Solve:

  • Need for secure authentication implementation
  • Need for third-party authentication solutions
  • Need for community support and validation

Potential Solutions:

  • Using third-party authentication services
  • Hiring security experts for audits
  • Releasing open source version for community input

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Delegating authentication to third-party services
  • Using open-source solutions
  • Building community through open source

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Releasing shell with fake data to gauge interest
  • Sharing content consistently across platforms

Monetization & Product:

  • Offering free tiers with premium features
  • Implementing passwordless authentication

User Engagement:

  • Building community through open source
  • Providing regular updates and improvements
88

Paid $15,999 for this video - roast it

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Outbrandhttps://outbrand.designAI-powered content creationGenerates social media posts, manages multiple platforms, uses AI to optimize content

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty creating engaging social media content
  • Time-consuming to manage multiple social media platforms
  • Need for AI-powered content optimization

Problems to Solve:

  • Creating consistent brand messaging across platforms
  • Generating high-quality content efficiently
  • Automating social media management

Potential Solutions:

  • AI-driven content creation tools
  • Multi-platform management solutions
  • Content optimization algorithms

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Viral marketing through Reddit engagement
  • Click-bait headlines to drive traffic
  • Leveraging user curiosity and attention

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Reddit advertising and community engagement
  • Viral content sharing
  • Social media marketing

Monetization & Product:

  • Freemium pricing model
  • AI-powered content creation features
  • Multi-platform management capabilities

User Engagement:

  • Interactive video content
  • Community feedback and roasting
  • Direct user interaction and support
54

I built an app to learn flags because I felt dumb

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Flaagshttps://flaags.comFlag LearningNo ads, no login, distraction-free learning
Filter flags by color, pattern, region
Flashcards and quizzes
Custom quiz creation

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Annoying ads in existing flag learning apps
  • Requirement to create accounts in existing apps
  • Lack of distraction-free learning environment

Problems to Solve:

  • Need for ad-free, login-free flag learning
  • Desire for customizable flag learning experience
  • Interest in adding cultural context to flags

Potential Solutions:

  • Implementing Wikipedia links for cultural context
  • Adding language support
  • Creating challenge leaderboards

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building a distraction-free, ad-free learning environment
  • Implementing user-requested features

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging YouTube Shorts for inspiration and marketing

Monetization & Product:

  • Considering username-based login for leaderboards
  • Using public CDN for efficient asset loading

User Engagement:

  • Adding gamification elements like leaderboards
  • Supporting multiple languages
41

Published my first Desktop app after 6 months of work. A Python GUI Builder

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
PyUIBuilderhttps://pyuibuilder.comPython GUI BuilderDrag-and-drop widget creation, generates Tkinter and customtk code, supports PySide (coming soon)

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty creating GUIs for Python applications
  • Need for drag-and-drop GUI building tools

Problems to Solve:

  • Simplifying GUI creation process for Python developers
  • Reducing time and effort in GUI development

Potential Solutions:

  • Providing drag-and-drop GUI building capabilities
  • Supporting multiple GUI frameworks (Tkinter, customtk, PySide)

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building a desktop application for Python developers

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Publishing on Microsoft Store to avoid code signing costs

Monetization & Product:

  • Offering both web and desktop versions of the tool

User Engagement:

  • Providing a GitHub repository for community contributions
32

How did you acquire your first 100 users?

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Marketing for Foundershttps://github.com/EdoStra/Marketing-for-FoundersMarketing Resource RepositoryCurated list of marketing resources for founders
Crowdwatch.techhttps://crowdwatch.techReddit Marketing PlatformAuthentic comment engagement tool
TrendSearchhttps://trendsearch.indiefusion.orgReddit Customer IdentificationIdentifies potential customers on Reddit
Dmdad.comhttp://Dmdad.comCustomer AcquisitionTracked customer acquisition efforts

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty acquiring first 100 users
  • Need for effective marketing strategies
  • Challenges in product-market fit
  • Difficulty in customer acquisition and retention

Problems to Solve:

  • Finding effective user acquisition channels
  • Identifying target audience
  • Improving product-market fit
  • Developing successful marketing strategies

Potential Solutions:

  • Leveraging Reddit communities
  • Using authentic engagement platforms
  • Implementing freemium models
  • Launching on product platforms like Product Hunt

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Curating comprehensive resource repositories
  • Building authentic community engagement
  • Implementing freemium models
  • Leveraging product launch platforms

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Targeted Reddit engagement
  • Authentic community interaction
  • Product launches on platforms like Product Hunt
  • Paid advertising campaigns

Monetization & Product:

  • Freemium pricing model
  • Minimum commitment periods
  • 30-day money back guarantees

User Engagement:

  • Authentic comment engagement
  • Targeted community interaction
  • Personalized outreach
26

I Built a Fully-Automated Newsletter with AI (now at 10,000 subscribers)

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
RSS.apphttp://RSS.appNews AggregationCreates feeds for scraping news stories
n8nhttps://n8n.io/Workflow AutomationBuilds AI workflows for newsletter generation
Beehiivhttps://beehiiv.com/Email Newsletter PlatformUsed for scheduling and sending newsletters
Firecrawlhttps://firecrawl.io/Web Scraping APIScrapes news story content
Skoolhttps://www.skool.com/Community PlatformHosts AI Automation Mastery community
S3https://aws.amazon.com/s3/Cloud StorageStores scraped news content

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty finding relevant AI news stories
  • Time-consuming manual newsletter creation
  • Need for automated content curation

Problems to Solve:

  • Efficiently aggregating AI news from multiple sources
  • Automating newsletter writing process
  • Maintaining high open rates and subscriber engagement

Potential Solutions:

  • AI-powered content curation and selection
  • Automated newsletter generation workflows
  • Human-in-the-loop approval for quality control

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building automated workflows for content aggregation
  • Implementing AI for content generation
  • Creating community platforms for knowledge sharing

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging Reddit and YouTube for project promotion
  • Building a free community to attract users

Monetization & Product:

  • Offering premium features or paid tiers
  • Providing technical support and customization services

User Engagement:

  • Implementing human-in-the-loop approval for quality control
  • Building a community for collaboration and knowledge sharing
17

No 18 in productivity charts! Any one wants promo codes?

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Lockinhttps://apps.apple.com/in/app/lockin-daily-track-time/id6743713321Time TrackingDaily time tracking, productivity app

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Users want promo codes for the Lockin app

Problems to Solve:

  • Need for time tracking and productivity improvement

Potential Solutions:

  • Providing promo codes to encourage app adoption

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Offering promo codes to attract new users

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging Reddit communities for promotion

Monetization & Product:

  • Building a user base through free trials and promotions

User Engagement:

  • Direct messaging users with promo codes
15

🚀 Just launched on Product Hunt: Entelligence AI VS Code Extension!

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Entelligence AI VS Code Extensionhttps://www.producthunt.com/products/entelligence-aiDeveloper ToolsAI-powered code review in IDE before merging

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Need for faster code review process
  • Desire to catch issues before merging code

Problems to Solve:

  • Reducing time spent on code reviews
  • Improving code quality and reducing merge conflicts

Potential Solutions:

  • AI-assisted code review in IDE
  • Real-time feedback during development

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Launching on Product Hunt for visibility
  • Building integrations with popular developer tools

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging Product Hunt for initial traction
  • Targeting developer communities

Monetization & Product:

  • Offering a VS Code extension for easy adoption
  • Providing immediate value through AI code reviews

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging feedback and support from early users
15

"We must use time as a tool, not as a couch." — John F. Kennedy

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Lockinhttps://apps.apple.com/in/app/lockin-daily-track-time/id6743713321Time tracking & productivityDaily/yearly progress tracking, task management, custom projects, dark mode

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty finding unique value proposition in crowded task/calendar management market
  • Need for free trials to evaluate apps before purchasing
  • Frustration with iOS/Android app publishing processes

Problems to Solve:

  • Need for visual progress tracking for daily/yearly goals
  • Desire for custom project management without time limits
  • Need for better onboarding and error handling in app development

Potential Solutions:

  • Offering free trials to attract users
  • Implementing unique features to differentiate from competitors
  • Improving app publishing processes and documentation

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Leveraging Reddit communities for user acquisition
  • Offering promo codes to incentivize downloads
  • Building visual appeal through color schemes and design

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Engaging with potential users through comments and DMs
  • Encouraging user reviews and feedback
  • Participating in relevant subreddits

Monetization & Product:

  • Implementing paid app model with $5 price point
  • Considering free trial periods to attract users
  • Developing unique visual tracking features

User Engagement:

  • Responding promptly to user inquiries and feedback
  • Building community through Reddit interactions
  • Encouraging user testing and feedback loops
13

I built an API for my darkest moments (and yours too)

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
StayStronghttps://hope.passarelli.dev/reasonsMotivational API500+ EN/IT messages, REST API, rate limiting

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Need for encouragement during tough times
  • Feeling alone in struggles

Problems to Solve:

  • Providing accessible motivational support
  • Creating a sense of community and connection

Potential Solutions:

  • Building an API that serves motivational messages
  • Allowing community contributions to expand message database

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building from personal experience to create authentic product
  • Creating a simple, focused solution

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Sharing personal story to build emotional connection
  • Open sourcing project to encourage community involvement

Monetization & Product:

  • Keeping core product free to maximize accessibility
  • Allowing community contributions to expand value

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging user contributions to build community ownership
  • Providing multiple language support to increase accessibility
13

Looking to invest in a small promising project

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Legitract.aihttps://legitract.aiTrademark ResearchAI-powered trademark research tool
Seamaster.inhttps://seamaster.inMarketing ServicesMarketing solutions
Gitswhy.comhttps://gitswhy.comDeveloper ToolsVS Code extension for code change analysis
Apityapity.chipling.xyzAPI MarketplaceMinimalist API marketplace for developers
Playmix.aihttps://playmix.aiGame DevelopmentAI-powered game maker
Glide Keyboardhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rishabh.StickChatSticker/GIF KeyboardSticker and GIF sharing keyboard
Blazor Web Componentshttps://demo.bergsoft.netWeb DevelopmentBlazor web components

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty getting investment for small projects
  • Need for better trademark research tools
  • Lack of efficient API marketplaces
  • Challenges in game development
  • Need for better sticker/GIF sharing
  • Difficulty finding remote jobs
  • Need for mental health support

Problems to Solve:

  • Finding investment for early-stage projects
  • Simplifying trademark research process
  • Providing better API discovery for developers
  • Making game development more accessible
  • Improving sticker/GIF sharing across platforms
  • Helping remote workers find jobs
  • Providing mental health support through personalized music

Potential Solutions:

  • Investment platforms for small projects
  • AI-powered trademark research tools
  • Minimalist API marketplaces
  • AI game development platforms
  • Cross-platform sticker/GIF keyboards
  • Remote job discovery platforms
  • AI-generated personalized music for mental health

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building MVP with early user feedback
  • Leveraging AI for personalized solutions
  • Focusing on niche markets

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Product Hunt launches
  • Targeted neighborhood marketing
  • Influencer collaborations

Monetization & Product:

  • Freemium models with paid features
  • Subscription-based services
  • Marketplace commission models

User Engagement:

  • Community building through local events
  • User-generated content platforms
  • Personalized user experiences
12

Looking for testers to try a new design-focused AI web builder

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Flavohttps://flavo.aiAI Web BuilderDesign-focused, generates visual previews, end-to-end webapp tool

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Design uncertainties taking too much time
  • Generated designs not looking great from the start
  • Need for better design-focused AI tools

Problems to Solve:

  • Creating visually appealing web designs efficiently
  • Reducing time spent on design iterations
  • Improving design quality in AI-generated web apps

Potential Solutions:

  • Better design-focused AI web builder tools
  • More intuitive design interfaces
  • Improved AI design generation algorithms

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building a waitlist for early access
  • Engaging with potential users through Reddit communities

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging social proof through user testimonials
  • Partnering with complementary platforms

Monetization & Product:

  • Focus on design quality as key differentiator
  • Building end-to-end webapp capabilities

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging user feedback and participation
  • Building community through early access programs
12

Built My Own Movie Streaming Site — Need Honest Feedback

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
JWPlayerhttps://www.jwplayer.com/Video StreamingProfessional video hosting and streaming service
Netlifyhttps://www.netlify.com/Web HostingStatic site hosting and deployment platform

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty handling video bandwidth and streaming
  • Need for reliable video hosting solution
  • Challenges in marketing and standing out among competitors

Problems to Solve:

  • Efficient video streaming and bandwidth management
  • Effective marketing strategies for niche streaming sites
  • Monetization challenges for video streaming platforms

Potential Solutions:

  • Using specialized video hosting services
  • Implementing targeted marketing campaigns
  • Exploring alternative monetization methods beyond ads

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Using specialized video hosting services for better performance
  • Separating hosting and streaming services for scalability

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Need for targeted marketing strategies to stand out
  • Importance of unique value proposition in crowded market

Monetization & Product:

  • Exploring alternative revenue models beyond traditional ads
  • Importance of high-quality video streaming experience

User Engagement:

  • Building community through unique content offerings
  • Providing reliable streaming performance to retain users
11

I built a cute companion to help you stay sober. Quit alcohol, nicotine, porn, and more!

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Sobi: Stay Soberhttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/sobi-stay-sober/id6745745695Sobriety CompanionAI sponsor, guided breathing, journaling, local data storage with Zustand and AsyncStorage, built on Expo 53

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Struggling with addiction (alcohol, nicotine, porn)
  • Lack of accountability and support
  • Difficulty staying sober

Problems to Solve:

  • Need for a reliable sobriety companion
  • Desire for AI-powered support and guidance
  • Requirement for local data storage and privacy

Potential Solutions:

  • AI sponsor feature
  • Guided breathing exercises
  • Journaling functionality
  • Local data storage for privacy

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building product based on personal experience and real user needs
  • Creating a visually appealing and user-friendly app
  • Leveraging AI technology for core features

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Sharing personal story to build emotional connection
  • Launching on App Store for visibility
  • Encouraging user reviews and feedback

Monetization & Product:

  • Free initial launch to build user base
  • Potential for premium features or subscriptions
  • Focus on core sobriety features for product-market fit

User Engagement:

  • Personalized AI companion for engagement
  • Journaling and breathing exercises for daily use
  • Community building through shared experiences
9

What’s been the hardest part of building solo lately?

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
None mentioned

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Struggling to balance building something useful vs just building something "cool"
  • Difficulty getting user feedback
  • Challenges with user acquisition and marketing
  • Lack of time and motivation
  • Difficulty finding target audience online

Problems to Solve:

  • Need better ways to get user feedback
  • Need effective marketing strategies
  • Need to find target audience efficiently
  • Need to maintain motivation during slow periods

Potential Solutions:

  • Focus on building complete product first, not perfect
  • Launch sooner rather than later
  • Use in-app review prompts
  • Focus on marketing separately from product development

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building complete product before adding complexity
  • Launching sooner to avoid project graveyard

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • In-app review prompts
  • SEO optimization

Monetization & Product:

  • Focus on high competition markets where people are paying

User Engagement:

  • Building community through forums like Reddit, LinkedIn, Discord
9

Looking to invest in SaaS projects

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Sticker.lyhttp://Sticker.lySticker PlatformWhatsApp sticker support, no emoji-based search
Glide Keyboard-Sticker/GIF SharingBuilt-in keyboard for sharing stickers/GIFs across apps
OnlyPic-Creator PlatformAI style application, paywall for original content
theusllc.comhttps://theusllc.comLLC Formation ServiceHelps global founders form US LLCs
BoringTemplatehttps://boringtemplate.comSaaS BoilerplatePre-built backend with auth, payments, etc.

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty finding efficient sticker/GIF sharing solutions across apps
  • Lack of emoji-based sticker search functionality
  • Manual process for saving and sharing stickers/GIFs
  • Need for better creator monetization platforms

Problems to Solve:

  • Streamlining sticker/GIF sharing across multiple messaging platforms
  • Improving sticker discovery through emoji search
  • Simplifying the process of monetizing creator content
  • Providing better tools for outbound sales teams

Potential Solutions:

  • Developing a universal sticker/GIF sharing keyboard
  • Creating a platform for AI-enhanced creator content monetization
  • Building tools for tracking buying signals in outbound sales

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Leveraging organic marketing through social media and communities
  • Building niche-focused solutions
  • Providing hands-on support for scaling businesses

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Using subreddits, X, and Instagram for organic growth
  • Building targeted email newsletters for AI-related content
  • Utilizing content marketing through tutorials and cold outreach scripts

Monetization & Product:

  • Offering revenue-sharing models for creator platforms
  • Providing tiered pricing for LLC formation services
  • Developing lightweight solutions for specific business niches

User Engagement:

  • Building community through targeted newsletters
  • Providing hands-on support and collaboration
  • Offering free trials and demos for SaaS products
9

Maps for book readers - again

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Maps for book enthusiastshttps://maps.bitsofme.beBook mapping toolShows journeys from books on a map

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty finding books with specific locations
  • Lack of automated location-based book recommendations

Problems to Solve:

  • Helping readers discover books based on locations
  • Making book journeys more visual and interactive

Potential Solutions:

  • Automated location-based book recommendations
  • Improved map visualization and user experience

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building in public and sharing progress
  • Engaging with early users and incorporating feedback

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging subreddits and communities for initial traction
  • Showcasing unique value proposition through visual examples

Monetization & Product:

  • Starting as a passion project to validate concept
  • Potential future monetization through premium features or partnerships

User Engagement:

  • Providing random book suggestions to encourage exploration
  • Creating shareable and engaging map visualizations
7

Cool little milestone I didn’t know existed!

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
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USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Lack of awareness about website traffic sources

Problems to Solve:

  • Need for effective website promotion strategies
  • Desire to understand how to drive traffic to websites

Potential Solutions:

  • Implementing SEO optimization
  • Utilizing social media marketing
  • Exploring content marketing strategies

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • [No specific growth strategies mentioned]

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • [No specific marketing methods mentioned]

Monetization & Product:

  • [No specific product insights mentioned]

User Engagement:

  • [No specific engagement techniques mentioned]
6

I recently made my AI image generator publicly available for free.

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
PixelMagichttps://pixelmagic.vercel.appAI Image GenerationFree unlimited generations, no credit system, no tokens
UseNeedlehttps://useneedle.net/Market ResearchHelps find potential early users and validate ideas

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Free users milking the service
  • Need for better user verification
  • Difficulty finding early adopters

Problems to Solve:

  • Balancing free access with sustainable usage
  • Improving user onboarding and verification process
  • Identifying and engaging potential early users

Potential Solutions:

  • Implementing usage limits or credit systems
  • Improving sign-up process and verification
  • Using tools like UseNeedle for market research and user discovery

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Offering free access to attract users
  • Building local AI models for cost efficiency
  • Using community platforms for user engagement

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Sharing on Reddit and other community platforms
  • Using tools like UseNeedle for targeted user discovery

Monetization & Product:

  • Offering premium features for advanced styling options
  • Implementing credit system for premium features

User Engagement:

  • Providing free unlimited generations
  • Offering sample images to showcase capabilities
  • Engaging with users through comments and DMs
6

I created a UI design assistant that explores and refines designs for you

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
TryLayouthttp://trylayout.comUI Design AssistantExplores multiple designs, iterates with/without user input, generates over 1000 designs
UseNeedlehttps://useneedle.net/Market ResearchHelps find potential early users and validate ideas

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty generating good-looking, functional UI designs
  • Need for reliable design generation without complicated prompts

Problems to Solve:

  • Creating multiple UI design variations efficiently
  • Iterating designs with or without user input

Potential Solutions:

  • Using AI to explore and refine designs automatically
  • Collaborating with other developers for complementary features

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Generating large number of designs to refine system prompt

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Using UseNeedle to find potential early users
  • Directly marketing to identified user communities

Monetization & Product:

  • Offering free trial to attract users and gather feedback

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging user feedback and collaboration opportunities
5

Built a Chrome extension to manage my Shorts addiction MY way — couldn’t find an existing one that worked like this. Hope it helps others too.

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
NoNextShorthttps://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/faedocbkbgjgfidemaondenlimbedaifChrome ExtensionPrevents YouTube Shorts autoplay
Enhancer for YouTubehttps://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/enhancer-for-youtube/Browser ExtensionOffers multiple YouTube customization options

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty finding extensions that manage Shorts without blocking them entirely
  • Overwhelming number of features in existing extensions
  • Desire for minimalistic, focused solutions

Problems to Solve:

  • Prevent Shorts addiction while still allowing access to useful content
  • Simplify extension functionality for non-tech users

Potential Solutions:

  • Single toggle feature for focused functionality
  • Standalone extensions for specific needs

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building minimalistic, focused solutions for specific user needs
  • Creating standalone products for specific features

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Sharing on relevant subreddits and communities
  • Demonstrating clear value proposition through product description

Monetization & Product:

  • Offering both full-featured and minimalistic versions
  • Prioritizing user feedback for product development

User Engagement:

  • Actively seeking user feedback and suggestions
  • Providing clear, simple user interfaces
5

building in public isn't a good idea. here's my experience:

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
BigIdeasDBhttps://www.reddit.com/r/SideProject/comments/1lfmh2e/building_in_public_isnt_a_good_idea_heres_my/Idea DatabaseScrapes problems/ideas from Reddit, G2, Upwork
Copycat Producthttps://www.reddit.com/r/indiehackers/comments/1lekmcq/i_scraped_5000_reddit_g2_capterra_and_upwork/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_buttonIdea DatabaseSimilar concept, copied landing page and pricing

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Need for validated startup ideas
  • Desire for high-quality market research data
  • Frustration with low-quality scraped data

Problems to Solve:

  • Finding unique startup ideas
  • Conducting effective market research
  • Avoiding common startup pitfalls

Potential Solutions:

  • Improved AI analysis of problems
  • Better data organization and filtering
  • Continuous product iteration based on feedback

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building in public with transparency
  • Rapid iteration based on user feedback
  • Creating defensible product through process

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Sharing product journey publicly
  • Leveraging community feedback for improvements

Monetization & Product:

  • Freemium model with paid upgrades
  • Continuous feature development based on user needs

User Engagement:

  • Building loyal audience through transparency
  • Creating defensible product through unique process
5

My new side project finds the best 30 seconds in a 2-hour video

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Shortgenhttps://shortgen.ioVideo Editing/ClippingAutomatically finds engaging clips from long-form videos, generates vertical clips with captions and blurred background
UseNeedlehttps://useneedle.net/Market Research/ValidationHelps find potential early users and validate ideas

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Tedious process of finding engaging clips from long videos
  • Time-consuming video editing process
  • Uncertainty about what content will go viral

Problems to Solve:

  • Automating clip selection from long-form content
  • Reducing time spent on video editing
  • Increasing content virality potential

Potential Solutions:

  • AI-powered clip selection
  • Automated vertical video formatting
  • Multiple clip generation from single video

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building a minimum viable product to solve personal pain points
  • Implementing freemium model with limited free usage
  • Continuous feature development based on user feedback

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Targeting creator communities for initial user acquisition
  • Leveraging subreddits like r/SideProject for feedback and exposure

Monetization & Product:

  • Offering free tier with limited usage to attract users
  • Implementing pay-as-you-go pricing model

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging user feedback through community engagement
  • Providing clear value proposition in product description
5

Using My Own App to Find Leads for My Own App — Here's What Happened in 9 Days

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
LeadSynth AIhttps://leadsynthai.vercel.appLead GenerationFinds real-time conversations on Reddit, X, and Telegram about problems your SaaS solves

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty getting the right users
  • Cold outreach not working
  • Ads not converting

Problems to Solve:

  • Finding people actively discussing problems their SaaS solves
  • Joining conversations naturally

Potential Solutions:

  • Using LeadSynth AI to find real-time conversations
  • Joining discussions to acquire users

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Using own product to grow the product
  • Dogfooding approach

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging real-time conversations for user acquisition
  • Joining discussions naturally

Monetization & Product:

  • Free 1-day trial with no credit card required
  • Early stage product development

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging feedback and thoughts from users
5

I got my first 50 subscribed users only from reddit for my side project

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Hyikkohttps://hyikko.comFlight search engineAllows complex flight searches, replaces opening multiple tabs

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty finding complex flight itineraries
  • Need to open multiple tabs for flight searches

Problems to Solve:

  • Streamline flight search process
  • Provide powerful search capabilities

Potential Solutions:

  • Centralized flight search platform
  • Advanced search filters and options

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Leveraging Reddit for organic growth
  • Building community through engagement

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Posting regularly on relevant subreddits
  • Gaining traction through upvotes and views

Monetization & Product:

  • Offering free tier to attract initial users
  • Building product based on real user needs

User Engagement:

  • Responding to user feedback
  • Iterating based on community input
5

I built an app that scans food labels and warns you about your allergies and harmful ingredients

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Allergen Alerthttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/allergen-alert-label-scanner/id6742122605Food allergy scanning app- Scans food labels using phone camera
  • Checks for allergens, harmful ingredients, and misspelled terms
  • Provides real-time analysis and explanations
  • Highlights dangerous ingredients
  • Customizable for specific allergies

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Risk of consuming harmful ingredients due to allergies or dietary restrictions
  • Difficulty identifying misspelled or hidden allergen terms
  • Need for quick and reliable food label analysis

Problems to Solve:

  • Prevent accidental consumption of allergens
  • Identify harmful ingredients in food products
  • Provide peace of mind for allergy sufferers

Potential Solutions:

  • Real-time food label scanning and analysis
  • Customizable allergen detection
  • Clear warnings and explanations for dangerous ingredients

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Targeting specific user groups (allergy sufferers, health-conscious consumers)
  • Providing life-saving functionality

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging niche communities and forums for targeted marketing
  • Using platforms like UseNeedle.net for early user validation

Monetization & Product:

  • Freemium model with potential premium features
  • Focus on accuracy and reliability to build trust

User Engagement:

  • Building community through targeted outreach
  • Providing valuable health information and safety features