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Roast my free "Anti-AI-Slop" writing tools (generator, proofreader, rewriter, replies ...)

2.5 years ago I launched a text editor SaaS for plain, clear language on AppSumo and even made a little over $5k on there. But I couldn't reach/find the target audience. The project never surpassed $200 MRR.

That's why I want to relaunch this brand (because I love the name) as a set of writing tools for natural, human-like language. Using tools I built for myself over the last 2 years (and everything I learned from my humanizer that does $21k MRR).

But - why not just use ChatGPT?

My tools avoid fluff like "In today's ever-evolving digital landscape...". They use a system prompt to generate human-like, clear, and concise language, based on all of my prompting experience of the last months and years.

Problem:

I am not sure if this "writing toolbox SaaS" idea works. They say you should focus on one tool and perfect that, instead of doing everything - becoming the "master of none". But I still like the idea, because I use these tools every day - and there are other tools like QuillBot who seem to pull it off.

Here's my 100% free beta prototype - please give it a try:

https://relaunch.textbuddy.com

What do you like/hate?

Thanks for your time!

on April 21, 2026
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    You’re solving a real problem, but the way it’s packaged is killing it.

    “Anti-AI-Slop” is catchy, but it’s still vague. It describes what you avoid, not what you deliver.

    Also — bundling multiple tools is probably hurting you more than helping. People don’t wake up wanting a “writing toolbox.” They want one clear outcome.

    Right now I have to think:
    → is this for emails? content? replies? editing?

    That friction alone drops conversion.

    The strongest angle here is much simpler:
    → “write faster without sounding like AI”
    or
    → “stop rewriting AI outputs before sending”

    That’s the actual pain.

    I’d seriously consider:
    – focusing on one use case first (e.g. replies/emails)
    – making the promise dead simple and outcome-driven

    Once that clicks, you can expand.

    Curious — which of these tools do people actually come back to the most?

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      Thanks for the reply!
      I share all of your arguments. And I like the "write faster without sounding like AI" angle. Thanks.

      I created one landing page per tool, so I can see which one does best SEO-wise. At least that's the plan.

      I launched this subdomain just now, so I too am very curious which tool will get the most attention. I will keep you updated. ;)

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        Makes sense — that’s a good way to test it.

        One thing to watch though: SEO might tell you what people search, not what actually sticks.

        The signal I’d pay attention to is:
        which tool people reuse without thinking

        That’s usually the real product, not the one getting clicks.

        If one starts getting repeat usage, I’d double down hard on that single use case and simplify everything around it.

        Curious to see which one wins 👍

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