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Building a SaaS Product That Competes With Free Alternatives
In this episode of The Indie Hacker Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how solo developers can build a profitable SaaS product that goes head-to-head with free alternatives. Using the example of Todoist—which charges $5/month despite countless free to-do list apps—they break down the three specific strategies that make paid products win: focus on power users, offer integrations free tools lack, and lean into a strong brand voice. Luna shares her own experience switching from Google Keep to Todoist for its project management features. Lucas explains why the 'free is good enough' trap is often an…
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