Why SaaS Makers Delay Launching and How to Ship Anyway
For many SaaS makers, building feels like progress because it’s familiar and controllable: you decide what gets done, see the work add up, and at the end of the day…
How to Increase LTV (and Revenue per User) Without P*ssing Customers Off
Your product keeps proving its value: usage grows and customers rely on it more over time. Yet, the lifetime value of each customer barely changes. Every time you think about…
Release Notes: Clearer Performance Breakdowns, Simpler Product Setup, Marketing Opt-In Control, and More
This month’s release improves the day-to-day maker experience. Setup is simpler, controls are more flexible, and a set of iterative fixes smooth out common workflows. These updates also set the…
2025 State of Micro-SaaS: AI, Adaptive Pricing, and Community Growth
SaaS kept growing in 2025, but the source of growth changed. Momentum shifted from large platforms to solo founders and small teams shipping focused products faster. This pace is possible…
Bake That Batter: How a Homegrown SaaS Rose from Last-Minute Rescue to Sweet Success
Some SaaS stories start with deep market research, long timelines, and careful planning. Tiago Alves’ didn’t. He only built what he needed to rescue his sister’s bakery, never expecting anyone…
How Monthly Churn Compounds Against You and Why 8% Is the Breaking Point
We all want to grow. New users, new launches, new signups… But when churn creeps past 8% a month, that growth starts slipping through your fingers. At that rate, you…
Release Notes: Seamless Product to Bundle Upgrades, a Smarter Checkout Experience and Fresh Improvements Across the Platform
This month brings meaningful refinements across the customer buying journey and the internal tools you rely on. Upgrades are simpler, checkout flows are more flexible, billing details are clearer, and…
How to Use AI in BFCM Campaigns Without Sounding Like Everyone Else
Black Friday / Cyber Monday is coming fast, and a lot of makers I talk to are thinking the same thing: “Why not automate the whole thing? AI can write…
Where Indie SaaS Founders Actually Get Customers (Hint: Not SEO)
How are you supposed to keep the lights on when just 1.74% of new pages break into Google’s Top 10 within a year?
Release Notes: Customer Portal Redesigned, JavaScript SDK Adoption Underway, and Freemius Cart Now Supports License Upgrades
From checkout to cart to the Customer Portal, this release streamlines the buyer journey and gives you more control behind the scenes.
How to Price Your Micro-SaaS for Long-Term Profit (Not Just Initial Growth)
Starting cheap might feel like a fast way to grow, but it’s a trap. Yes, a $5 or $10 plan lowers friction and helps you hit that first sweet MRR…
Build Small on Purpose: How to Find a SaaS Niche That Pays
The most successful SaaS products don’t try to serve everyone — they serve one audience, and solve one problem better than anyone else.
Release Notes: New JavaScript SDK & React Starter Kit, New Documentation Hub, and Custom Pricing Units
From a brand new JavaScript SDK and React Starter Kit to a fully redesigned documentation hub, this release marks a huge step forward for developers building with Freemius.
How to Monetize a SaaS in 30 Minutes with Freemius + Next.js
What if you could fully monetize your SaaS in just half an hour?
Freemius Just Lowered Fees for All Our Makers!
As of October 1, 2025, we’re rolling out the biggest pricing change in Freemius’ history: simpler rates and lower fees for every single maker. 🎉