Building a SaaS Product: From Idea to Launch
Step 1: Validate Your Idea
Before writing code:
- Talk to 50 potential customers
- Identify the specific pain point you solve
- Check if people will pay for the solution
- Study competitors and find your differentiator
Step 2: Choose Your Tech Stack
Recommended SaaS stack:
- Frontend: Next.js + TypeScript
- Backend: Node.js + Express/NestJS
- Database: PostgreSQL
- Auth: Auth.js or Clerk
- Billing: Stripe or Razorpay
- Hosting: Vercel + AWS/Railway
Step 3: Build the MVP
Focus on:
- One core feature that delivers value
- User authentication and onboarding
- Subscription billing (free trial + paid plans)
- Basic admin dashboard
- Email notifications for key events
Step 4: Price Your Product
| Strategy | Example |
|---|---|
| Freemium | Free tier + paid upgrades |
| Free trial | 14-day trial, then paid |
| Usage-based | Pay per API call/user |
| Flat rate | ₹999/month all features |
Step 5: Launch and Iterate
- Launch on Product Hunt and Hacker News
- Collect feedback from first 100 users
- Fix bugs and add requested features
- Track MRR, churn, and NPS
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