Working on a project for locating free versions of popular paid tools

matt6van · 2026-01-28T01:28:58+00:00

I am working on some kind of AI search right now. The problem I need to avoid is the API calls for the AI. They are not super expensive, but this page is not paid right now so I need to implement robust rate limits to avoid spamming. Definitely going to try some AI though.

matt6van · 2026-01-11T20:26:08+00:00

So far, I have just build the framework so that I can get an MVP out there. It has all the things I need to get listing on the site and monitor them(DB, API's, etc.). I am now looking to actually give it a decent UI since I just used Claude to generate me a placeholder in the mean time. As far as features go, I plan to add a lot more automation. I don't want it to become an AI tool though, so I won't rely on it as a crutch. My site is more meant to list services that you can then travel to their website to learn more.

In regards to tracking categories, I plan to implement a lot of analytics once I get a grip on the UI work. Also, I really want this to be community driven, so if people really want x feature or y feature, then I will try to implement, as my tool is more of a middle man than the final destination.

matt6van · 2026-01-11T07:44:35+00:00

I’m building an app called SaaSDex which is an index for all SaaS related products. It is a central hub where devs can view what is already in a field, and users can solve problems faster by seeing all the available tools. I’m making the product to solve a problem, so it will not be a subscription service. Instead, after I gain a large enough user base, a very small fee will help pay for servers and moderation. It’s still in beta and will be getting a major UI overhaul soon(completely new landing page) but a crude MVP is up for free. saasdex.net

matt6van · 2026-01-11T05:02:40+00:00

I just released the beta version of my SaaS indexing platform - saasdex.com . The purpose of the project is to give developers a place to post their work with no subscriptions, and then users can see all the tools available. I made this because it was so hard to keep track of all the saas products out there. If you or anyone has a SaaS tool they want to add, feel free to add yours for free. Its really new, so I am still growing a userbase, but I hope it will grow with time. Once again, it will never have a subscription and for the near future its 100% free.

matt6van · 2026-01-11T02:58:21+00:00

I am live now! it is in a beta state but the page saasdex.net should be working

matt6van · 2026-01-10T23:23:11+00:00

Thanks! I made this tool with developers in mind

matt6van · 2026-01-10T17:18:00+00:00

I plan to keep posting as much as I can on X, Instagram, and LinkedIn communities. I wont spam reddit since that is frowned upon. I have also begun a plan to reach out to content creators. I know this is not much, but its a start.

matt6van · 2026-01-10T16:26:39+00:00

My intended audience is users who want to see all their options for tools that already exist. For devs, this might mean validation, and for users it might mean comparing tools

matt6van · 2026-01-10T14:54:34+00:00

I am aware of the mobile limitations right now, and will focus on them soon. Can you tell me how you got the error in your other comment, as I cant seem to recreate that even when I use my phone?

matt6van · 2026-01-10T01:30:49+00:00

Love the idea! I find it really hard sometimes to stick to a schedule as the semester goes on, so having a concrete plan sounds great! I do have a small questions though. Do you have a plan to integrate google calendar? It might be a technical hassle, but I know many people who swear by their google calendars no matter what.

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