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Launched my app - it's a paper screening tool for students and researchers
r/microsaas
5/25/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Paper Screener | https://www.researchpaperscreener.com/ | Academic Research Tool | AI-powered paper screening, inclusion/exclusion criteria, PDF upload, CSV export |
| Rayyan | - | Academic Research Tool | Paper screening assistant (mentioned as competitor) |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Slow and tedious manual paper screening process
- Difficulty in efficiently analyzing large numbers of research papers
- Need for accurate and reliable paper screening
Problems to Solve:
- Automating the paper screening process for systematic reviews
- Reducing time spent on manual paper screening
- Improving accuracy and efficiency of paper selection
Potential Solutions:
- AI-powered paper screening tools
- Automated inclusion/exclusion criteria application
- Manual review and confirmation of AI results
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Launching MVP to gather user feedback
- Focusing on solving a specific problem well
- Building a community of users for feedback and feature requests
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Targeting academic communities and researchers
- Leveraging social media and online communities
- Attending academic conferences and events
Monetization & Product:
- Freemium model with basic features free and advanced features paid
- Offering enterprise licenses for institutions
- Building partnerships with academic institutions
User Engagement:
- Encouraging user feedback and feature requests
- Building a community of power users
- Providing excellent customer support and documentation