SaaS is Dead? Indie Hackers Are Just Selling to the Wrong Buyers
eptwts · x · 2026-07-27
The author argues that the "SaaS is dead" narrative is trending simply because indie hackers are selling moatless products to other indie hackers.
The core insight is that wealthy clients are willing to pay a premium for streamlined, done-for-you solutions rather than tinkering with tools themselves. The real question for B2B success isn't "can I build this?" but "is it worth the client's expensive time?"
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