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Micro-SaaS

Build a focused web app that solves one problem extremely well.

Startup cost
$100–$2000
Time to revenue
3-12 months
Difficulty
5/5
Income range
$500 - $1,000,000+/mo

Overview

Micro-SaaS apps target a small audience with a narrow problem and charge a monthly subscription.

How it works

Pick a niche with paying-customer signals, build an MVP in 4-8 weeks, distribute through SEO, communities, and integrations.

Startup requirements

  • Dev skills
  • Cloud hosting
  • Stripe
  • Landing page
Estimated startup cost
$100 – $2,000
Time commitment
15–40 hrs / week
Income potential
$500 - $1,000,000+/mo

Advantages

  • Huge margins
  • Recurring revenue
  • Sellable asset

Disadvantages

  • Technical skill required
  • Slow start
  • Distribution is hard

Who this opportunity is best for

    Builders
    Engineers

By the numbers

Scalability5/5
Passive income potential4/5
Difficulty5/5
Risk level3/5
Skill level
Advanced
Weekly hours
15–40 hrs
Content required
No
Client work
No