I'm seeing more products launch on Product Hunt that require payment to actually use any features. No free trial, no freemium tier, just a download that leads straight to a paywall.

Part of me thinks this makes sense. If your product has real value, why give it away? People on Product Hunt understand they're looking at premium tools. Plus offering free access can attract users who will never pay anyway.

But I also see the argument for temporary free access during launch. Product Hunt users want to actually try what they're upvoting. How can they give meaningful feedback or become advocates if they hit a paywall immediately?

Most people in this community are makers (I guess developers and marketers).

We spend most of our time in front of the computer, on video calls and the like. Understandably, we want to make it easier and more enjoyable.

What tech stack do you have that makes your work easier?

Hey Product Hunt, I'm Ethan.

I m a college dropout who couldn t stop building. Over the past few years, I ve launched a bunch of free projects, built out of curiosity, not for growth or monetization, but because they felt worth doing.

Most of them revolve around making expert knowledge more accessible (the kind of stuff that s valuable but hard to find or use).

Right now, I m building something new in the AI/health space. Still early, but if you re exploring healthcare, LLMs, or just like building things that matter, I d love to connect.

Hey everyone!

It s been two weeks since we launched on Product Hunt, and we just wanted to pause for a moment and say thank you. The support and feedback from this community have been incredibly motivating. Many of you signed up, tested the app, and even went the extra mile to share video reviews and bug reports. We truly appreciate it.

Hey Product Hunters

Quick question that s been on my mind:

Is it the thrill of discovering something new before it blows up?

I ve always had a habit of coming up with random startup ideas whether I'm commuting, working, or about to fall asleep. The issue is, most of those ideas either get lost or sit untouched in a document without structure or momentum. I wanted a faster, simpler way to evaluate these ideas without getting lost in endless research or overthinking .

That is why I built Idea Planner , a free AI-powered tool that helps you turn vague or casual ideas into a basic, structured plan. You just write down your idea in plain language, and the tool outlines what problem it solves, who it might be for, how it could potentially make money, and what challenges you might face. It s not meant to be perfect or exhaustive, but it s been incredibly helpful for me in identifying which ideas are worth pursuing and which aren t.

There s no signup, no clutter, just a simple interface built to help people like me who have more ideas than time. If you ve ever felt overwhelmed by your own brainstorms or unsure how to take the first step, this tool might help you move forward with clarity.

Hey Product Hunt friends

I ve been thinking about a new way to help non-technical founders launch SaaS products, without needing to build from scratch or hire a full dev team.

AI is growing faster than ever, and honestly, it feels like we re riding a giant wave of creativity and innovation!
From generative art to powerful language models, automation at work, and AI-powered healthcare breakthroughs it s amazing how much is happening.
But here s the cool part: different things spark excitement for different people. Maybe it s a tool that made a tough job easier. Maybe it s a crazy new concept that opened your mind to fresh possibilities. Maybe it s just that "OMG" feeling you get when you see AI pull off something wild (like my Auntie, who literally gasped the first time she saw ChatGPT could calculate calories of her plates! ).

I'd love to hear what s making you most excited about AI right now! Big or small moments, drop them below and let's discuss together.

I'm currently building a tiny tool to reduce churn for SaaS products using Stripe, something super simple:

But before I go too far, I m genuinely curious...

How do YOU handle cancellations right now?

• Do you ask why they leave to improve your product?

• Do you offer a discount? A pause?

• Or just let them go?

Hey Product Hunt

I'm working on my very first projet that I build in public.

It s called ChurnLess and it helps you stop losing customers at the very last moment.

You know that feeling when someone cancels their subscription without saying why?