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A few days ago I went open source/pay-what-you-want. Yesterday I made my first €! AMA
r/SideProject
7/3/2025
SAAS TOOLS
SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
---|---|---|---|
FjordKit | https://www.fjordkit.com/en/?utm_source=reddit&utm_content=firsteuro | AI Image Generation Toolkit | Notion-based Style Consistency Toolkit, Style Recipes for predictable LLM image output, natural language input, reference image support |
Lemon Squeezy | Payment Processing | Used for marketing/product delivery, pay-what-you-want model | |
Zapier | Automation | Integration tool mentioned in tech stack | |
MailerLite | Email Marketing | Used for user communication | |
Plausible | Analytics | Used for website analytics |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Inconsistent AI-generated image outputs
- Difficulty achieving brand consistency with AI tools
- Subscription fatigue for SaaS products
Problems to Solve:
- Getting predictable style consistency in AI-generated images
- Creating branding materials (like logos) with AI assistance
- Finding flexible pricing models for niche tools
Potential Solutions:
- Style Recipes using meta-prompting techniques
- Open-source core functionality to build community
- Pay-what-you-want pricing with future SaaS monetization
- Business/commercial licensing options
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Open-sourcing core product to build community
- Pay-what-you-want pricing model adoption
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Using Reddit for community engagement and AMAs
- Leveraging Lemon Squeezy for payment processing
- Email list building with MailerLite
Monetization & Product:
- Considering future SaaS features for monetization
- Exploring business licensing options
- Maintaining free core product while building audience
User Engagement:
- Creating style recipe repository for users
- Nurturing existing user base (130+ signups)
- Planning community-driven development