Validate my idea
Hey indiehackers.
I want to know what y'all think of this idea of mine. I call it pareto (the 80/20 law pareto), and its goal is to help you initialize your new project as close to production ready as possible. This includes:
- Integrating your frontend, backend, database, and all that's in between.
- Generating REST & Graphql APIs, with OpenAPI spec and documentation.
- Integrating with all the needed third party services for authentication, emails, logging, and more.
- Configure for deployment with your favorite infrastructure, so you can deploy right after generation (ideally).
Similar services that I encountered in the wild are https://amplication.com (in js land) and https://quickadminpanel.com/ (in php land). There are also popular SaaS starters like https://supastarter.dev & https://shipfa.st
How is pareto different?
- Everything is opt-in, so your project can be as simple or as complex as you need it.
- Unlike the the aforementioned solutions, pareto is not technology specific. The main selling point is that you can fine tune your stack and the project will be generated for your exact requirements.
- Firebase + svelte? got it
- Django + angular? easy
- Full stack nextjs? say no more
- Laravel + jQuery? I don't want to talk to you (JK).
- From Actix (Rust) to Rails (Ruby), there are no limits.
Judging from the popularity existing solutions, I think pareto might be very popular, but I want to hear from you: if this project existed today, would you use it? how frequently? what are your expectations? How much is it worth to you (time/money)?
I plan to start working on it soon and launch gradually (I will support 1 popular stack fully and then work on more pieces as the time goes).
I hacked together this simple landing page https://pareto-web-app.vercel.app to give y'all idea, if you can spare a few more moments, I would like your suggestions on how best to structure it to sell the product's value.
Monetization:
To support me in development stage, I'm thinking about relying on sponsorships (github, buymeacoffee, patreon, ...etc), what do you think? I live in Sudan so my monetary threshold is very low.
The monetization model for the final product is not set in stone yet, and I guess it's very early to decide as the project is yet to reach even alpha. But if you want to provide suggestions, I will be happy to hear from you.
For context, here's how some similar projects monetize:
- Quick admin panel charges $30 per project, or $100 for a yearly subscription.
- superstarter charges $350 for a next 13 starter
- shipfast charges $150 for a next 13 starter.
Great Idea!
I think this is a great idea! I would definitely use something like this, and with the recent boilerplate hype I think your idea is already validated. If I were you, I'd put a signup link on your landing page and maybe snazz it up a little. Drop that sucker on Product Hunt and gauge the interest. Maybe even offer a discount via coupon or prepay. LMK if you are looking for help! Otherwise keep us updated, I would definitely sign up :)