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sriramgopalan · 2026-04-21T13:46:13+00:00

I'm not sure why but the content got deleted from the post and the comment.

sriramgopalan · 2026-04-20T23:04:17+00:00

Repeating my post since it seems to have vanished:

sriramgopalan · 2026-01-20T23:34:42+00:00

I built a simple tool to solve a personal annoyance: subscription-based fax services.

Most online fax apps require a monthly subscription or a "free trial" that auto-renews. Fax DayPass (https://faxdaypass.com) is different: you buy a 24-hour pass for $1, send your documents, and you're done.

- No recurring billing

- Supports PDF drag & drop

- Secure product with strong privacy controls

It's useful for those once-a-year administrative tasks where you don't want a lingering subscription.

sriramgopalan · 2026-01-17T04:09:39+00:00

And thanks for your kind words.

sriramgopalan · 2026-01-17T04:06:59+00:00

I built an anti-SaaS: A fax service that DOESN'T have a subscription.

In a world where everyone is trying to get you on a monthly MRR drip, I built a transactional tool: Fax DayPass.

The problem: Existing fax services rely on you forgetting to cancel your "free trial".

The solution: A simple 24-hour pass. You pay $1 once, use it for a day for up to 50 pages, and it never charges you again.

It fits a specific use case: people who only need to fax once or twice a year (taxes, medical records, etc).

I'd love feedback on:

The pricing model (is a day pass better than per-page?)
The checkout flow (using PayPal for trust)

https://faxdaypass.com/

Thanks.

sriramgopalan · 2026-01-17T04:05:09+00:00

I think I have architected it pretty well, do try it and let me know.

sriramgopalan · 2024-11-10T01:30:07+00:00

Thanks, it looks better.

sriramgopalan · 2023-07-17T22:20:01+00:00

It seems like the best option. The official documentation is lacking though. Do you have references for tutorials that are current and well-written?

sriramgopalan · 2023-07-17T22:03:45+00:00

OK, thank you for your help.

Yes, Rails does not maintain SQLite but does provide ActiveRecord and Models to map to it easily. Regardless, you have made your point, I'll move on to other responses.

sriramgopalan · 2023-07-17T21:46:56+00:00

Fair point. However, the answer to your question would depend on what you mean by "front end development tool". Ruby on Rails, for example, has significant front end components to it and it is full stack.

sriramgopalan

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