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Got to $116 MRR (not $116K, just $116)

r/microsaas
6/3/2025

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
CaptureKithttps://www.capturekit.devScreenshot APINo-code, automation, screenshot capture, API service
LemonSqueezyhttps://lemonsqueezy.comPayment ProcessingPayment gateway for SaaS products
MongoDB Atlashttps://www.mongodb.com/atlasDatabaseManaged NoSQL database service
Redis Upstashhttps://upstash.comIn-memory data storeFast caching and real-time data processing
AWS Lambdahttps://aws.amazon.com/lambdaServerless ComputingEvent-driven, serverless computing platform
AWS S3https://aws.amazon.com/s3Cloud StorageScalable object storage service
AWS CloudFronthttps://aws.amazon.com/cloudfrontCDNContent delivery network service
AWS EventBridgehttps://aws.amazon.com/eventbridgeEvent BusServerless event bus for application integration
Railwayhttps://railway.appCloud HostingDeveloper-friendly cloud hosting platform
Vercelhttps://vercel.comFrontend HostingServerless frontend deployment platform
Next.jshttps://nextjs.orgReact FrameworkProduction-grade React framework
Puppeteerhttps://pppeteer.devBrowser AutomationNode library for controlling Chrome/Chromium
Fastifyhttps://www.fastify.ioWeb FrameworkFast, low-overhead web framework for Node.js

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Need for cost-effective SaaS deployment solutions
  • Difficulty in scaling API services
  • Challenges in managing database performance
  • Complexity in implementing serverless architectures
  • Need for reliable payment processing solutions

Problems to Solve:

  • Efficient API development and scaling
  • Cost-effective cloud hosting
  • Reliable database management
  • Serverless architecture implementation
  • Payment processing integration

Potential Solutions:

  • Using lightweight frameworks like Fastify
  • Leveraging managed database services like MongoDB Atlas
  • Implementing serverless functions with AWS Lambda
  • Utilizing CDN services for content delivery
  • Using developer-friendly hosting platforms like Railway

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Focus on no-code tutorials and content marketing
  • Building a community around product use cases
  • Leveraging multiple content formats (videos, blog posts)

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Creating YouTube tutorials for no-code users
  • Publishing blog content to attract target audience
  • Building a community around product use cases

Monetization & Product:

  • Offering a freemium model with paid upgrades
  • Providing clear pricing and value proposition
  • Building a scalable API service

User Engagement:

  • Creating educational content around product features
  • Building a community of no-code developers
  • Providing multiple content formats for different learning styles