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I turned my notepad calculator project into a microsaas by adding a sync service
r/microsaas
6/30/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| numpad.io | https://numpad.io/ | Productivity/Calculator | Calculations with units, percentages, dates, times, variables; Markdown formatting; Document export; Autocomplete; Vim mode; Sync service (paid feature) |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Free projects lack monetization capabilities
- Need for syncing capabilities across devices
Problems to Solve:
- Monetizing existing free tools
- Enabling document synchronization for productivity tools
Potential Solutions:
- Adding paid features like sync service to free tools
- Enhancing existing tools with advanced features (unit calculations, markdown support, etc.)
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Monetizing existing free projects by adding premium features
- Rebuilding/reviving old projects with new monetization models
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Sharing progress on relevant communities (e.g., r/microsaas)
- Soliciting user feedback publicly
Monetization & Product:
- Freemium model: free core features with paid sync service
- Feature expansion: adding specialized capabilities (Vim mode, autocomplete) to attract niche users
- Product-market fit: transforming calculator into productivity tool with document features
User Engagement:
- Direct community engagement (Reddit posts asking for feedback)
- Building features based on user preferences (e.g., Vim mode for developer audience)