The SaaS subscription trap is real. So I built an AI to kill it
Hey makers,
Let’s talk about a major pain point we all face subscription fatigue.
Think about the minor, simple apps you use every single day just to keep your lifestyle or daily routine organized. Let’s say you rely on 5 basic tools.
Even if we unrealistically assume they only cost $5/month each, that’s $25/month. But let's be honest in 2026, you can barely find any decent app for $5. Most cost at least $10, $20, or more.
Suddenly, you’re bleeding a couple hundred dollars a year just for basic, simple utilities that don’t even work exactly the way you want them to. Why should we pay rent to other people just to have a simple tool that fits our unique routine?
I got tired of it. So I started building Kessel.
The concept is dead simple: You don’t pay people for their apps anymore. You instantly build your own simple mini apps, tailored exactly to your lifestyle, without writing a single line of code or setting up a complex dev environment.
You just type: "Build me a _____" and it instantly appears.
Need a hyper specific habit tracker that fits your exact daily workflow? A clean, minimal daily journal? A routine checklist? You just say it, Kessel handles the background logic, and you use it. No renting. No bloated features you don't need.
The future of software shouldn't be about buying someone else's generic app. It’s about instant, personalized creation.
We are actively building the core right now and getting ready for a launch.
I'd love to hear from the community What is one simple, daily micro app you are currently paying a monthly subscription for that you wish you could just generate and own forever?
If you want to escape the subscription loop, we just opened up our waitlist for early access. Let's build.
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