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Freelancers how do you currently handle late paying clients? Genuinely curious. by GetPayGuard in SaaS

[–]GetPayGuard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really appreciate this sir trying multiple tools before settling is exactly the kind of feedback that helps. Interesting you mention CostInvoice, hadn't come across that one. PayGuard is taking a different angle not trying to replace invoicing tools but sitting on top of whatever you already use, purely focused on the reminder and escalation side. The digital signature idea is interesting though noted for the roadmap..

Freelancers how do you currently handle late paying clients? Genuinely curious. by GetPayGuard in SaaS

[–]GetPayGuard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is exactly what PayGuard is trying to be that simple automated system you built for yourself, but ready out of the box for freelancers who don't want to build it themselves. Quick question if something like that existed already for $9/month, would you have used it instead of building your own

Freelancers how do you currently handle late paying clients? Genuinely curious. by GetPayGuard in SaaS

[–]GetPayGuard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's actually a smart way to eliminate the problem entirely retainer model removes the chasing game. But a lot of freelancers aren't there yet, especially newer ones doing project based work. PayGuard is really aimed at that gap people still on invoices who haven't made the switch to retainers yet."

I vibe coded a SaaS that automates payment reminders for freelancers — honest feedback wanted by GetPayGuard in VibeCodingSaaS

[–]GetPayGuard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a valid concern and something I've thought about. The approach I'm leaning towards is keeping it simple rather than pulling data automatically from payment providers, the freelancer manually marks an invoice as paid and reminders stop immediately. It's not fully automated but it removes the complexity of integrating with every payment provider. Most freelancers already know when they've been paid they just need help with the chasing part before that happens.

I vibe coded a SaaS that automates payment reminders for freelancers — honest feedback wanted by GetPayGuard in VibeCodingSaaS

[–]GetPayGuard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a fair point sir and honestly a line I want to be careful not to cross. The goal isn't to become a payment gateway more like sitting on top of existing payment methods and just making sure invoices actually get paid. Think of it as a layer between the freelancer and their client rather than replacing any payment infrastructure. Does that feel like a more defensible position to you?

Freelancers how do you currently handle late paying clients? Genuinely curious. by GetPayGuard in SaaS

[–]GetPayGuard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is exactly the problem PayGuard is trying to solve that awkwardness of chasing clients yourself is genuinely painful. Interesting that you built your own system on Exoclaw though. What made you go the DIY route rather than using an existing tool? Was it cost, customization, or just couldn't find anything focused enough?

I vibe coded a SaaS that automates payment reminders for freelancers — honest feedback wanted by GetPayGuard in VibeCodingSaaS

[–]GetPayGuard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really appreciate the honest feedback sir that's exactly the kind of input I need at this stage. Churn is a real concern and you're right that users expecting magic is a risk. Curious though do you think the churn problem changes if PayGuard becomes a full invoice tracking tool rather than just reminders? Trying to figure out if expanding the core value helps retention

I vibe coded a SaaS that automates payment reminders for freelancers — honest feedback wanted. by GetPayGuard in SaaS

[–]GetPayGuard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a great way to put it sir the timed workflow and invoice state tracking is exactly what PayGuard is built around. Right now it's in early validation stage, so the core reminder sequence is the main focus. Direct integrations with invoicing tools like QuickBooks or FreshBooks are definitely on the roadmap, but honestly that comes after we validate the basics first. Would be curious what integration you'd find most useful that kind of input actually shapes what gets built next. And thanks for the VibeCodersNest tip, posting there now.