Waitlist dilemma

After months of development, our product is finally ready to launch. 🎉

We’ve been building a waitlist, and next week, most of those subscribers will get access. But here’s where I’m stuck:

1️⃣ Should we open the platform to the general public after that?
2️⃣ Or should we keep access waitlist-only to maintain quality and collect better feedback?

On one hand, a waitlist keeps things exclusive, ensures early adopters feel valued, and allows us to refine the product with engaged users. On the other hand, opening it up could mean faster growth, more feedback, and quicker iteration.

I’d love to hear, what worked best for you?