Thank HN: My SaaS paid my rent this month

Article summary

The author built a SAAS tool to manage IPTV playlists and after a year, it gained 5000 organic users, generating enough revenue to pay their rent. The tool was initially built for personal use, but the author decided to refine it and introduce paid plans after seeing organic growth. The author attributes their success to building something that scratches their own itch. The tool is now a viable source of income, with the author considering pricing strategies and user growth.

Main themes

• SAAS success story
• IPTV and streaming services
• organic growth and marketing
• pricing strategies
• product development

What commenters say

• The author's success is an inspiration and a testament to the power of building something that solves a personal problem.
• IPTV is not necessarily associated with pirated content, but rather a legitimate alternative to traditional TV subscriptions.
• The pricing of the tool is considered cheap by some, and there are suggestions to increase prices to maximize revenue.
• Others argue that the current pricing is fair and that increasing prices could deter users, and that a simple pricing tier system would be more effective.
• There are differing opinions on the legality and legitimacy of IPTV services, with some viewing them as questionable or pirated.
• The EU regulation on price discrimination based on country of origin is a consideration for businesses with international customers.
• A/B testing and price elasticity experiments can be useful tools for optimizing revenue and determining the best pricing strategy.
• The author's decision to keep prices low may be a deliberate choice to prioritize a large user base over higher revenue per user.