Hey everyone, I have built a tool called Vratix which allows backend devs to build and ship backend services within a few seconds. It eliminates repetitive work by offering an Open Source collection of API Modules you can copy and paste into your codebase.

Currently, you can get a working SaaS backend by using our Auth, Stripe subscriptions and S3 file upload modules.

It is super early stage, so if you get the chance to check it out I will be happy to hear your feedback!

Here is the website: https://vratix.com

I've been working on this project (SecureIban) and using it for almost a year now. I exclusively shared it to close friends who needed for their business but just realized: why not sell it to other businesses?

Here's the website.

Some time ago - I created LinkedIn profile roaster and it was quite fun. I got 67.3k profiles roaster.

Wanted to extend the scope of the project a bit with roasting the companies.

Decided to start this thread with roasting my own dead startup I spent a year building.

Hope you will find this funny and try it with your own companies

Here is the link: https://liroast.web.app/?shared_li_url=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGlua2VkaW4uY29tL2NvbXBhbnkvZGF0YWJyZXdpbmMvP3ZpZXdBc01lbWJlcj10cnVl&publish=undefined

We are a couple with several startups. We will launch a campaign on Kickstarter to set up a workshop, but the first day is crucial. Our product is very cheap and functional. Maybe you would like to support it. The launch page is live now. If you follow, you will be part of our dreams.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/soner/easywi-wifi-connected-smart-decorative-wall-decor

So I’ve been playing with this idea to make a fun little calculator app. I love numbers, calculating things and knowing useless little facts about date and age comparisons.

Origin of the idea

Some subreddits like r/decadeology r/BarbaraWalters4Scale and r/ExplainLikeImFive have inspired me to create a little app that basically let’s you explore date and age comparisons. Interestingly these sort of comparison posts score very well on Reddit.

So I just the other day I was browsing ELI5 and came across some interesting date comparisons in the comments.

I imagined how an app could generate comparisons for you like:

“Did you know this number is close to how long sharks have been around? 🦈 and that they older than trees 🌳 ?”

“Sharks have been around for more than 400 million years 🦈 that’s older than Saturn’s 🪐 rings!”

Main features

I am imagining this app to have like 3 modes where you could choose from. Each of these mode let’s you open a different sort of calculator.

Different modes:

1. Date calculator: Calculating the differences between one or more dates

2. Discount calculator: While shopping easily throw in some prices and calculate their discounts in an instant

3. Fun facts & statistics:

Interface

• Bold and playful UI with rounded corners
• Use of haptics and satisfying sound effects
• Sliders and knobs to interact with numbers. Making you feel that you really interact with them.
• Make it satisfying to use

When switching between the 3 calculator modes I want the UI to resemble the insertion of a VHS cassette or the switch of an analog radio station.

Examples

Here are some other apps I’m looking at for inspiration. They also focus on one feature and try making it weird and playful with a nice UI.

• https://www.meetcarrot.com/weather/
• https://tapbots.com/calcbot/
• https://numi.app/
• http://tydligapp.com/
• https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/16/24194423/math-notes-ipad-ios-18-calculator-app

The idea is still a bit rough. But I am wondering what you guys think of this idea. Is this something you would toy with?

I just build a bit of a funny website. I just completed the html and the java script, but creatvity and css is not my specialty. Any tips to make it more appealing?

I’m excited to share my latest project, LinkMy.Info, a completely free alternative to Linktree. It allows users to create customizable landing pages with unlimited links and includes an analytics dashboard to track performance. Designed for creators and businesses looking to manage their online presence without any cost, LinkMy.Info offers flexibility and ease of use.

I’d love for you to try it out and share your feedback or suggestions for improvement. You can check it out here: https://linkmy.info

Yeah the name is weird, I know. But maybe some of you dads out there will enjoy the chaotic adventure inside my . . . strange head.

Here is chapter 1.

https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/98043/anything-but-squished/chapter/1892612/part-1-chapter-1

This question is directed to those who are ambitious and want to launch and grow a SaaS business. What's the most challenging aspect in this journey (developing a product, selling it, marketing it, etc.) of entrepreneurship so far?

I’ve developed ModernNotify.js, an open-source notification library designed for web applications. It’s lightweight, highly customizable, and easy to integrate into your projects.

Features:

• Customizable styles and animations
• Sound effect support
• Lightweight and fast
• Flexible API for different use cases
• Installation:

Using npm:

npm install modernnotify

Via CDN:

<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/modernnotify@latest/dist/modernnotify.min.js"></script>

Links:

• Demo: https://mohdyahyamahmodi.github.io/ModernNotify.js/
• Source Code: https://github.com/MohdYahyaMahmodi/ModernNotify.js

Demo Page

Hey everyone,

I’m currently working on a project that provides services like website and social media optimization as well as paid audits to help businesses grow. While we’re passionate about helping others thrive, I’m finding it challenging to gain momentum and effectively build an audience.

Since many of you have worked on similar side projects, I’d love to hear what’s worked for you in terms of:

• Reaching early adopters or clients who could benefit from the service.
• Growing traffic to your website or social media organically.
• Using platforms like Product Hunt or Indie Hackers to gain visibility.

I’m also curious how you balance promoting your work while ensuring your project feels authentic and valuable to potential users. Thanks in advance for any advice!

Last week I posted about how I challenged myself to build and launch something within 48 hours. It was a great exercise in focusing on functional requirements for the MVP but it also meant some of the nice-to-have features got cut. For this challenge I launched a QR code generator with the ability to create different types of QR codes (websites, app store links, vCards, email, sms, etc) with just plain black and white colors and square shapes.

The thing is, normal QR codes are kind of boring and businesses like to be able to add their own style for marketing materials, so I decided the next feature I would work on is customization. This week I updated it to allow:

• Custom colors for the background, main body, and positioning grid (corners)
• Custom shapes for the positioning grid
• Custom styles for the main body
• Ability to add a logo for branding
• Ability to control error correction level so that the QR code can still be scanned with the logo
• A scannability checker to let you know if devices might have trouble scanning the code as you make edits

Here's the link if you want to check it out.

The next thing I want to work on is the ability to create Dynamic QR codes that can track scan analytics and be edited after printing. Other than that, what do you think of the landing page, messaging, etc? Do you think anything is missing?

P.S. I'd be happy to roast your saas in return!

Hi everyone,

I’ve been working in the ductwork trade for years, and one of the constant challenges I faced was creating neat, professional-looking site measure drawings under time pressure. A while back, I designed some simple stencils to help me quickly and cleanly sketch standard duct shapes and fittings. What started as a personal tool to solve my own problem has now evolved into a side project that I’m really excited about.

I recently made these stencils available for others in the industry, and I’ve been getting some great feedback. I’m curious to hear from this community: 1. Have you ever used stencils or tools like this for work or hobbies? 2. What do you look for in a product that’s meant to save time and improve results? 3. Any advice on reaching more people who could benefit from something like this?

If you’re interested, feel free to check out the stencils on my site (link in bio). Any insights, suggestions, or even constructive criticism would mean the world to me!

Thanks in advance—I really value the creativity and honesty of this community.

Cheers, Andrew

Hi everyone,

I’ve been thinking about creating a file management app for macOS that uses AI to handle file organization in the easiest and smartest way possible. The idea is to let users give simple natural language instructions to organize, clean, and manage their files without needing to create complicated rules. Here's what I mean:

You’d simply type a prompt like:

"Tag every document with the word economy as #finance and move them to the Finance folder.”

From there, the app handles everything — suggesting organization, helping you delete old or duplicate files, or even reformatting or editing files directly (e.g., converting PDFs to text or resizing images). All actions would be previewable before committing, with an undo feature if you change your mind.

It could also handle scheduled clean-ups (like auto-deleting temp folders after X days), let you search for content inside your files, and even sync with tools like Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive. You could make one-time rules for quick tasks or set up temporary workflows, like grouping files you’ve worked on in the last 2 hours.

The goal: No complex setup for you, just tell the app what you want, and it figures it out on the backend.

I’m considering pricing it at $8.99/month for these features.
What do you think?

1. Would you use something like this?
2. Would you pay for it? If not, what would make it worth it?
3. Any other features you'd want?

Feel free to comment, or if you'd like, message me to schedule a quick chat about your needs or suggestions — I’m really trying to build something that solves real pain points.

Thanks!

I started my Build in Public journey in September on X with RapidFeedback, but after completing it, I wasn’t getting much traction or conversions. That’s when I decided to build Keeply—something I needed myself.

I kept forgetting SaaS tools I found earlier, so I created Keeply: simple, easy-to-use, and tailored to my needs. Sharing my journey publicly, people started using and loving it.

The takeaway? If you’re your own customer, you can build the perfect solution.

I’ve seen many people loose money on the stock market because they treat it like the casino. Why gamble when you can get guaranteed returns and retire early?

To solve this problem, I built a tool that gathers company financial data and provides a recommended amount to pay. It has been proven and tested with many high profile companies. This lets you avoid overpaying for a company on the stock market.

It has been a long journey! Just like Jensen Huang of Nvidia said, “it’s a thousand times harder than I thought it would be”.

Here is the valuation investment tool. It’s like having a Time Machine for Nvidia and Tesla in 2019

Let's be real. Almost no one posts on subreddits like r/SideProject or r/SaaS just for fun

Most want to get visibility for their product, maybe make some sales

And as long as the posts provide value, inspire or give us something to learn from no one minds. It's just part of the community at this point

Provide value -> everyone is fine with plugging your product

The problem comes with new people trying to promote their products by making straight-up advertisement posts

Why? Because they don't know how it works yet or they have no clue what to post

So I made a 100% free tool that helps you find genuine non-promotional post ideas

How? You fill out a short form that gathers info about your product and your development journey

This way it can suggest relevant ideas that actually provide value instead of just promoting the product

How is it free?

Simple - I'm eating the costs. With GPT-4o-mini the quality is high enough and the price is manageable. I'm hoping to drive more traffic to my site with it as well to provide a legit useful tool for myself and others.

You can check it out here.

Hi everyone!

I’m working on building a customer-to-customer (C2C) marketplace, but I’m a bit lost when it comes to how payments should work. I’d really appreciate any guidance you can provide!

Initially, I considered using Stripe as the payment processor, but there’s one major issue: for sellers to receive payments from buyers, they need to create a Stripe Connected account. The process of setting this up is complex and time-consuming, which negatively impacts the user experience.

I’m looking for an alternative payment processor that meets one of these criteria:

1. Preferably: Supports e-wallet functionality without requiring sellers to go through lengthy registration. For example, the buyer enters their card details, pays, and the amount appears in the seller’s e-wallet. When the seller wants to withdraw the money, they only need to provide their card details for the transfer (something similar to Vinted).
2. If a connected account is absolutely necessary, then I’d like a payment processor where the setup process is fast and straightforward, as I find Stripe’s process too cumbersome and time consuming.

Does anyone have experience with similar platforms or recommendations for payment processors? Or is it mandatory to provide the information required by Stripe (business details, country, personal information, etc.) for all payment processors, and should I just stick with Stripe?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Black Friday is just around a week away and we are already seeing great deals and offers.

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Been learning how to code swift and created a simple app to add borders to image for instagram. App is 100% free!

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/post-borders-for-instagram/id6737579356

For those of you that do marketing on Reddit, what's your experience like when promoting a product or service?

For me, it's been hit or miss. Sometimes I get great feedback on ideas I’m testing/validating. Other times, I get downvotes, posts taken down, or banned from a subreddit.

What product or service were you trying to promote/sell and what was your experience like?

I am working on building a habit tracker for personal development and growth. I find it extremely hard to stay in shape and stay disciplined and so I started working on my personal project and I wanted to pursue this as commercial product. I am pretty close to completion and will be launching it soon next month, but I am wondering with the thousands of apps floating on appstore and playstore, is there even a scope in building these habit trackers and making money out of them ? Also what's your take on launching it on Android vs iOS, does ios have a better scope of making money ?

I've developed DoseMed (medicine reminder app), and trying to expand the user base with ads. With high costs I achieve to get hundreds of downloads. However, I'm having difficulty to get the first subscription user. How did you get your first subscription user? Am I doing something wrong?