Why no wave of BYOAI SaaS? Building products on users' own GPT/Claude subscriptions
paul_cal · x · 2026-11-12
A discussion kicked off around why BYOAI SaaS hasn't taken off: only a few categories like OpenCode and T3 build on users' personal GPT/Claude subscriptions, whose login flow is now smooth enough for mainstream users. One suggested idea: an agentic video editor riding the user's subscription, avoiding steep API resale costs. A concrete product angle for indie builders.
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