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I made IssuePay so you can get paid to solve open-source issues
r/SideProject
6/28/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| IssuePay | Not provided | Open-source funding platform | Connects developers with paid open-source tasks |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Developers struggle to get paid for contributing to open-source projects
- Open-source maintainers lack resources to incentivize contributions
Problems to Solve:
- Monetizing open-source contributions
- Incentivizing developers to solve open-source issues
Potential Solutions:
- Creating a platform that connects developers with paid open-source tasks (IssuePay)
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Solving a clear pain point in the open-source ecosystem
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Targeting developer communities (e.g., Reddit's r/SideProject)
Monetization & Product:
- Facilitating payments for open-source contributions
- Creating a marketplace for open-source tasks
User Engagement:
- Building a platform that benefits both developers and maintainers