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I built a smart, minimal subscription tracker — a clean calendar made just to track your paid subscriptions.
r/SideProject
6/26/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chargenda | https://chargenda.com | Subscription Management | Clean calendar view, custom brand colors, status tracking (Active/Canceled/Archived), spending insights |
| Wallos | Not specified | Subscription Management (Personal) | Mentioned as alternative, focused on personal subscriptions |
| Discreet Notes | https://apps.apple.com/hr/app/discreet-notes/id6478173166 | Note-taking | Free alternative for tracking subscriptions |
| Google Sheets | Not specified | Spreadsheet | Manual tracking alternative |
| ChatGPT | Not specified | AI Assistant | Alternative for subscription tracking via data analysis |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Existing subscription tracking tools are too clunky or complicated
- Difficulty remembering to cancel free trials
- Lack of visual organization for subscriptions
- Manual tracking (e.g., spreadsheets) requires effort
- No centralized view of total subscription spending
Problems to Solve:
- Tracking multiple subscriptions efficiently
- Avoiding surprise charges from forgotten subscriptions
- Visualizing subscription schedules and costs
- Simplifying subscription management
Potential Solutions:
- Clean calendar interface for subscription tracking
- Automated spending insights
- Customizable statuses and colors
- Affordable pricing model ($19/year)
- One-time payment option (suggested)
- Free version with ads (suggested)
- Integration with payment methods/banks (suggested)
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Iterative development based on user feedback
- Pricing model adjustments (reduced from $49 to $19/year)
- Exploring B2B applications for team subscription management
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Direct Reddit promotion in relevant communities (r/SideProject)
- Targeting both personal and business users
- Suggested ad campaigns for B2B segments
- Landing page optimization (adding demo images)
Monetization & Product:
- Tiered pricing ($19/year for 50 subscriptions)
- Exploring lifetime deal (LTD) options for B2B
- Focus on visual differentiation (calendar view)
- Balancing affordability with value (vs. free alternatives)
- Potential feature: Bank/payment integrations (user-suggested)
User Engagement:
- Responsive interaction with user feedback on Reddit
- Community suggestions for open-source alternatives
- Transparency about tech stack (React, Tailwind, Supabase)
- Demonstrating quick iteration based on criticism