Reddit is a Goldmine for SaaS Ideas (Here's How to Mine It)

Reddit users complain about everything. For founders, that's actually great news.

Why Reddit Works for Idea Discovery

Unlike Twitter where people curate their image, Reddit is anonymous. People share their real frustrations, ask genuine questions, and recommend solutions without agenda.

Best Subreddits for Finding Problems

• r/SaaS — People discussing software they wish existed
• r/Entrepreneur — Business owners venting about tools
• r/smallbusiness — Real operational pain points
• r/webdev, r/javascript — Developer tool opportunities
• Industry-specific subs — r/realestate, r/accounting, etc.

Search Terms That Find Gold

Use Reddit's search with these phrases:

• "I wish there was"
• "Why doesn't X exist"
• "I'd pay for"
• "Frustrated with"
• "Looking for alternative to"
• "[Popular tool] sucks because"

How to Evaluate What You Find

When you find a complaint, ask:

1. How many upvotes? (social proof of shared frustration)
2. How recent? (evergreen vs trending problem)
3. What solutions were suggested? (competitive landscape)
4. Would they pay? (look for mentions of budget)

Let Us Do the Mining

This process takes hours. Or you could use PainFinder, where we've already analyzed thousands of Reddit threads and surfaced the highest-signal pain points.