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2025-05-25·6
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My project made $15,800 in the first 4 months. Here’s what I did differently this time.

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
BigIdeasDBhttps://bigideasdb.comIdea DatabaseCollects validated problems from Reddit, G2, Upwork
Linkeddithttp://linkeddit.comSocial NetworkBuilt using idea from BigIdeasDB

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty finding good product ideas
  • Building products without validation
  • Uncertainty about what users actually want

Problems to Solve:

  • Need for validated product ideas
  • Desire for proven market demand
  • Requirement for user feedback during development

Potential Solutions:

  • Idea validation through community feedback
  • Building based on user requests
  • Tracking metrics to optimize conversion

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Idea validation before building
  • Continuous user feedback loop
  • Metrics-driven development

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Sharing ideas on Reddit and Twitter
  • Engaging with founders and potential users

Monetization & Product:

  • Lifetime deal pricing model
  • Example data to demonstrate value

User Engagement:

  • Asking users directly about needs
  • Building features based on user requests
9

From Ukraine with code: PPP price generator for indies — help me see if your country feels fair

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
PPP Price Calculatorhttps://ppppricecalculator.comPricing OptimizationGenerates localized pricing tiers based on PPP and income data for 175 regions, integrates with App Store Connect

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Pricing tiers set by Apple often make paywalls inaccessible in certain markets
  • Difficulty determining fair pricing for global markets
  • Time-consuming process of setting up localized pricing

Problems to Solve:

  • Need for fair and accessible pricing across different regions
  • Need for efficient way to set up localized pricing tiers

Potential Solutions:

  • Automated pricing tool that adjusts for regional differences
  • Easy integration with App Store Connect
  • Quick setup process without server or sign-ups

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Solving a clear pain point for indie developers
  • Providing free value to build trust and user base

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Sharing personal story to create emotional connection
  • Leveraging indie developer communities for feedback and growth

Monetization & Product:

  • Freemium model with potential for premium features
  • Focus on solving a specific problem well

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging user feedback and participation in product development
  • Building community through shared challenges and solutions
7

Your AI SaaS might be leaking money and you don’t even know it

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Cursorhttps://www.cursor.so/AI Development PlatformAI-powered code completion, natural language interface
Bolthttps://bolt.dev/AI Development PlatformAI-powered code generation, natural language interface
OpenAI GPThttps://openai.com/api/AI Language ModelGenerative AI capabilities, API access

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Lack of proper authentication and security in AI SaaS apps
  • Public APIs with no protection
  • Unsecured premium features
  • Exposed user data
  • API keys in frontend code

Problems to Solve:

  • Prevent unauthorized access to paid features
  • Protect user data and privacy
  • Secure API endpoints
  • Implement proper authentication
  • Remove exposed API keys

Potential Solutions:

  • Technical security audits
  • Implementing authentication
  • Securing APIs
  • Protecting sensitive data
  • Regular security reviews

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Offering technical security audits as a service
  • Providing clear security reports
  • Offering help with security implementation

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Targeting AI SaaS developers
  • Highlighting security risks
  • Offering free initial consultations

Monetization & Product:

  • Charging for security audit services
  • Offering optional implementation help
  • Building trust through security expertise

User Engagement:

  • Providing clear security reports
  • Offering actionable security recommendations
  • Building trust through transparency
7

Let's build in public. What are you building now?

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Snellohttp://snello.co/AI Marketing AgentsSuite of AI agents for end-to-end marketing campaigns
Revlinehttps://revline.oneCar Build ManagementKanban mod planning, build logs, service tracking, media gallery
Sommee.winehttps://sommee.wineWine Education PlatformGuided tastings, flashcards, blind tasting practice
Investabloomhttp://www.investabloom.comInvestment AnalysisAI-powered news analysis for stock impact prediction
Study Pathhttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/study-path/id6745130878Study PlanningDetailed study plans for graduate students
SalesSentiencehttps://salessentience.com/signup.htmlSales Email OptimizationAI-powered sales email personalization
HerConcenthttp://herconcent.vercel.app/Digital Consent ToolSexual consent capture tool for couples
myfitnesspalalternatives.apphttps://myfitnesspalalternatives.appFitness App DirectoryDirectory of MyFitnessPal alternatives
Bear's Bedtime Storieshttps://apps.apple.com/au/app/bears-bedtime-stories/id6745723106AI Bedtime StoriesPersonalized bedtime stories for kids using AI
Octohttps://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/octo-analyze-google-sheet/obloifdoiohdfcnimbahlphceecmjociGoogle Sheets AnalysisAI data analysis and chart creation for Google Sheets
Frito AIhttp://www.frito.aiAI Model DeploymentPlatform for deploying, metering, and monetizing AI models
Prepbookhttps://prepbook.appRecipe ManagementMinimal, intuitive recipe manager
Devlokhttp://devlok.devss.ioCodebase OnboardingPlatform for onboarding and exploring large codebases
Updatifyhttps://updatify.ioProduct Update CommunicationEmbedded widget for communicating product updates
React.tvhttps://react.tvLivestream Content CurationTurn YouTube/Twitch into scheduled TV channels
MCP Fabrichttp://mcpfabric.comAPI to MCP ServerPlatform for turning APIs into hosted MCP servers
EmberWritehttps://EmberWrite.comFiction Writing SolutionComplete solution for fiction writers with organization and motivation tools
Betterkithttps://betterkit.devSaaS BoilerplateBoilerplate/starter kit for launching SaaS projects

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Need for efficient marketing without full teams
  • Lack of structured study resources for wine certifications
  • Difficulty in managing car build projects
  • Need for smarter investment decisions
  • Lack of effective study planning tools
  • Ineffective sales email outreach
  • Need for digital consent tools
  • Lack of MyFitnessPal alternatives
  • Need for personalized bedtime stories
  • Need for AI-powered data analysis in Google Sheets
  • Complexity in deploying AI models
  • Need for better recipe management
  • Difficulty in onboarding to large codebases
  • Need for effective product update communication
  • Desire for curated livestream content
  • Need for API to MCP server conversion
  • Lack of comprehensive fiction writing tools
  • Need for faster SaaS project launches

Problems to Solve:

  • Launching marketing without hiring full teams
  • Preparing for wine certifications efficiently
  • Managing car build projects effectively
  • Making smarter investment decisions
  • Creating effective study plans
  • Improving sales email effectiveness
  • Capturing digital consent
  • Finding MyFitnessPal alternatives
  • Creating personalized bedtime stories
  • Analyzing Google Sheets data efficiently
  • Deploying AI models easily
  • Managing recipes effectively
  • Onboarding to large codebases
  • Communicating product updates effectively
  • Curating livestream content
  • Converting APIs to MCP servers
  • Managing fiction writing projects
  • Launching SaaS projects quickly

Potential Solutions:

  • AI marketing agents
  • Structured wine study platform
  • Car build management app
  • AI investment analysis tool
  • Study planning app
  • AI sales email optimization
  • Digital consent tool
  • Fitness app directory
  • AI bedtime story generator
  • Google Sheets analysis tool
  • AI model deployment platform
  • Recipe management app
  • Codebase onboarding platform
  • Product update communication tool
  • Livestream content curation platform
  • API to MCP server platform
  • Fiction writing solution
  • SaaS boilerplate/starter kit

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building in public for feedback and growth
  • Focus on product-market fit through public building
  • Open beta signups for early adoption
  • Community building through shared experiences

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Public building for organic growth
  • Targeted marketing to specific communities
  • App store optimization for visibility
  • Content marketing through Medium articles

Monetization & Product:

  • Freemium models with premium features
  • API monetization for AI models
  • Subscription models for SaaS tools
  • Marketplace models for app directories

User Engagement:

  • Community building through shared projects
  • Interactive features like guided tastings
  • Personalized experiences for users
  • Gamification elements for motivation
5

Introducing Buddy Challenge in my habit building app

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
21DaysTransformhttps://app.21DaysTransform.comHabit BuildingBuddy challenge feature, free to use

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty maintaining habits alone
  • Lack of accountability and motivation

Problems to Solve:

  • Need for social support in habit formation
  • Desire for gamification elements to increase engagement

Potential Solutions:

  • Implementing buddy system for accountability
  • Adding competitive elements to motivate users

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Introducing new features to increase user engagement

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging Reddit communities for user acquisition

Monetization & Product:

  • Offering core product for free to attract users

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging social interaction through buddy challenges
5

Everyone's building MCP server API wrappers by hand... so I built a platform to automate it

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
MCP Fabrichttps://mcpfabric.comAPI ManagementAutomated MCP server hosting, OpenAPI spec support, telemetry with logs and insights

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Manual MCP server API wrapper development
  • Local hosting or complex setup for MCP servers

Problems to Solve:

  • Automating MCP server deployment and hosting
  • Simplifying API wrapper creation process

Potential Solutions:

  • Automated platform for MCP server hosting
  • OpenAPI spec integration for easy setup

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Solving specific developer pain points

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Targeting indie hackers and developers

Monetization & Product:

  • Offering no-code solution for complex technical problem

User Engagement:

  • Providing telemetry and insights for API usage