Home/r/indiehackers/2025-06-29/#3449
8

Is collecting user feedback on a new project still a pain?

r/indiehackers
6/28/2025

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
IntercomNot providedCustomer Communication PlatformExpensive, bloated platform
CannyNot providedFeedback ManagementExpensive, bloated platform
inov-aihttps://inov-ai.techFeedback ManagementLightweight widget, AI transforms raw feedback, sentiment analysis, theme attachment

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Existing feedback tools are too expensive for small projects
  • Existing tools are bloated with unnecessary features
  • Difficulty in getting users to actually fill out feedback forms

Problems to Solve:

  • Need a simple way to collect and organize user feedback for early-stage products
  • Need affordable solutions for solo founders and small teams

Potential Solutions:

  • Develop a lightweight, simple feedback widget
  • Focus on core functionality without excessive features
  • Incorporate AI for sentiment analysis and theme extraction

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Targeting underserved segments (solo founders, small projects)
  • Building simple, focused solutions instead of feature-heavy platforms

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Engaging directly with communities (e.g., Reddit) for feedback and validation
  • Offering AI-enhanced features as value-adds

Monetization & Product:

  • Pricing models suitable for small budgets
  • Product-market fit through simplicity and affordability
  • AI capabilities as differentiators

User Engagement:

  • Community validation through direct outreach (e.g., DMs for feedback)
  • Building for specific user needs rather than broad feature sets