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Figma Pricing 2025: Plans, Seats & Real Costs Explained

Figma Pricing 2025: Plans, Seats & Real Costs Explained

Looking for Figma's actual pricing? $3-90/month depending on seat type and plan. Here's the complete breakdown of plans, seat types, and hidden costs.

Notion Pricing 2025: Plans, AI Features & Real Costs Breakdown

Notion Pricing 2025: Plans, AI Features & Real Costs Breakdown

Notion's AI is now built into higher tiers, not a separate add-on. Compare all plans, guest limits, and real costs. Plus why teams pair Notion with UserJot for the perfect internal + external setup.

Trello Pricing 2025: Plans, Costs & Hidden Limits Explained

Trello Pricing 2025: Plans, Costs & Hidden Limits Explained

Everything you need to know about Trello pricing in 2025. Free for 10 boards, then $5-17.50 per user. Here's what you actually get at each tier.

Slack Pricing 2025: All Plans, Costs & Hidden Limits

Slack Pricing 2025: All Plans, Costs & Hidden Limits

Breaking down Slack's 2025 pricing: Free, Pro ($7.25-8.75), Business+ ($15-18), Enterprise+ custom. Plus AI changes, the 3-user minimum trap, and money-saving tips.

Canva Pricing 2025: Free vs Pro vs Teams (Price Increase Alert)

Canva Pricing 2025: Free vs Pro vs Teams (Price Increase Alert)

Canva raised Teams pricing in late 2024. Here's what you actually pay: Free, $15/month Pro, or $10/month Teams. Plus the AI features driving these costs.

ChatGPT Pricing 2025: Free vs Plus vs Pro ($200!) Explained

ChatGPT Pricing 2025: Free vs Plus vs Pro ($200!) Explained

ChatGPT now costs up to $200/month. Compare all pricing tiers from Free to Pro, including the new o1 pro mode, API costs, and what you actually get at each level.

How I'd Validate a SaaS Idea in 2025 (Without Writing Code)

How I'd Validate a SaaS Idea in 2025 (Without Writing Code)

If I had to validate a new SaaS idea today, before touching any code, this is exactly how I'd do it.

Top 9 ProductBoard Alternatives in 2025

Top 9 ProductBoard Alternatives in 2025

ProductBoard costs $70,000+ per year for most teams. Here are 9 alternatives that won't require board approval, including options under $100/month.

Top 10 Feedback Tools with Public Voting

Top 10 Feedback Tools with Public Voting

Build community and validate ideas with public voting. Compare 10 feedback tools that let users vote on features, creating transparency and engagement.

Top 8 Feedback Tools for B2B SaaS

Top 8 Feedback Tools for B2B SaaS

B2B SaaS needs more than basic feedback collection. Compare 8 tools with deep integrations, advanced prioritization, and features that scale with enterprise customers.

Top 5 Feedback Tools for Solo Founders

Top 5 Feedback Tools for Solo Founders

Running a startup alone? Here are 5 feedback tools that won't drain your time or budget. From free plans to $14/month, get user insights without the complexity.

5 Free Customer Feedback Tools That Don't Suck

5 Free Customer Feedback Tools That Don't Suck

Actually usable free customer feedback tools for startups and small teams. No credit card required, no hidden limits that make them useless.

How Do You Know If You Have Product-Market Fit?

How Do You Know If You Have Product-Market Fit?

The brutal truth about product-market fit: if you're asking whether you have it, you don't. Learn the real signs of PMF, why most startups get it wrong, and the two paths to finding it.

Why Most Startup Founders Fail

Why Most Startup Founders Fail

Why founders fail: building without validation, poor distribution, and giving up too early. Plus a simple framework to avoid these mistakes.

Merchant of Record: The Complete Guide for SaaS Founders

Merchant of Record: The Complete Guide for SaaS Founders

A complete guide for SaaS founders explaining what a Merchant of Record is, how it impacts taxes, compliance, and billing, and how to choose between Stripe, Paddle, and other platforms.

The SaaS Marketing Playbook (2025 Edition)

The SaaS Marketing Playbook (2025 Edition)

A complete SaaS marketing guide: learn how modern software companies attract, activate, and retain users with real strategies, proven channels, and key metrics.

What is Payback Period in SaaS?

What is Payback Period in SaaS?

Learn what payback period means in SaaS, how to calculate it using CAC, ARPA, and gross margin, and why it's key to healthy, scalable growth.

What Is Net Profit and How Do You Calculate It?

What Is Net Profit and How Do You Calculate It?

Learn what net profit really means, how to calculate it, and why it matters for your business. Includes examples, a profit formula breakdown, and a free calculator.

Are You Actually Making Money From Each Customer?

Are You Actually Making Money From Each Customer?

Learn how to calculate your SaaS unit economics: CAC, LTV, payback period, and more with a free calculator. Stop guessing. Start making real profit.

Canny Changed Their Pricing Again, and It Got Even More Expensive

Canny Changed Their Pricing Again, and It Got Even More Expensive

Canny just updated their pricing again, but it's not good news. Their new pricing model charges you based on user engagement, making it even more expensive as you grow. Here's everything you need to know.

This One Stripe Field Could Save You from Fraud (And No One Talks About It)

This One Stripe Field Could Save You from Fraud (And No One Talks About It)

Learn how Stripe's fingerprint field helps detect duplicate cards across accounts to prevent fraud and trial abuse in your SaaS business.

Your Engineering Velocity Is the Only Metric That Matters

Your Engineering Velocity Is the Only Metric That Matters

Most teams slow down in the name of quality, but quality actually comes from fast iteration and real feedback. This post breaks down why engineering velocity is the single most important metric for building better products.

Stripe Just Became Your Merchant of Record

Stripe Just Became Your Merchant of Record

Discover Stripe Managed Payments. See how Stripe acting as your merchant of record for SaaS can handle global tax, fraud, and disputes, letting you focus on your product.

AI Killed Your Competitive Edge. Here’s What Will Actually Keep Users Around.

AI Killed Your Competitive Edge. Here’s What Will Actually Keep Users Around.

How to build products that feel alive in the AI era: creating software that talks back, invites feedback, and forms emotional connections with users when technical advantages no longer matter.

You Don't Need Permission to Ship

You Don't Need Permission to Ship

You don't need a perfect product, a launch plan, or anyone's approval to get started. If you've been waiting to ship, this is your sign to stop.

How to Collect Customer Feedback (And Actually Use It)

How to Collect Customer Feedback (And Actually Use It)

Learn practical ways to collect meaningful customer feedback and turn it into a clear product roadmap. Includes methods, best practices, real-world examples, and common mistakes to avoid.

Customer Feedback Email Templates: 25+ Copy-Paste Examples

Customer Feedback Email Templates: 25+ Copy-Paste Examples

Get 25+ proven customer feedback email templates that actually get responses. Copy-paste examples for onboarding, features, support, churn & more. Free to use.

What to Do When You Get No Feedback

What to Do When You Get No Feedback

Struggling to get feedback from users? Learn why silence happens, what it really means, and how to fix it with honest, practical steps.

Internal vs. Public Feedback: Pros and Cons

Internal vs. Public Feedback: Pros and Cons

Should your product team collect feedback privately or out in the open? Learn the tradeoffs between internal and public feedback—and how to find the right balance for your product team.

How to Prioritize Feature Requests Without Losing Focus (or Users)

How to Prioritize Feature Requests Without Losing Focus (or Users)

Struggling to prioritize feature requests from users? Learn how to separate signal from noise, evaluate ideas clearly, and build a product roadmap that actually makes sense — without burning out your team.

Why Product Teams Need Public Feedback Boards

Why Product Teams Need Public Feedback Boards

Public feedback boards help product teams prioritize smarter, build trust with users, and stay aligned. Here's why every SaaS team should have one.

How I'd Build a SaaS in 2025

How I'd Build a SaaS in 2025

A practical, no-BS guide to building a SaaS based on real experience. Learn why boring markets win, how to validate fast, and why you should spend more time marketing than coding.

Top 5 Userback Alternatives in 2025

Top 5 Userback Alternatives in 2025

Looking beyond visual bug tracking? Compare 5 Userback alternatives that offer simpler pricing, better roadmaps, or different approaches to feedback.

Top 11 FeatureOS Alternatives in 2025

Top 11 FeatureOS Alternatives in 2025

FeatureOS is solid but English-only. Here are 11 alternatives with better language support, free plans, or different approaches to feedback management.

LLC vs S-Corp vs C-Corp: Choosing the Right Business Structure for Your SaaS Startup

LLC vs S-Corp vs C-Corp: Choosing the Right Business Structure for Your SaaS Startup

Detailed guide for SaaS founders comparing LLC, S-Corp, and C-Corp structures. Understand impacts on taxes, VC funding, equity, QSBS, and liability to choose wisely.

Top 4 All-in-One SEO Tools for SaaS Startups in 2025

Top 4 All-in-One SEO Tools for SaaS Startups in 2025

Detailed comparison of Ahrefs, SEMrush, Moz Pro & Mangools for SaaS startups. Evaluate keyword research, backlinks, site audits, pricing & more to pick your 2025 SEO tool.

Top Landing Page Builders for SaaS Startups in 2025

Top Landing Page Builders for SaaS Startups in 2025

Find the best landing page builder for your SaaS startup in 2025. Compare top tools like Unbounce, Instapage, HubSpot & more on features, pricing, and integrations.

Full-Time vs. Freelance Developers: Choosing the Right Team for Your SaaS Startup in 2025

Full-Time vs. Freelance Developers: Choosing the Right Team for Your SaaS Startup in 2025

Deciding between full-time and freelance developers in 2025? Compare total costs, speed, flexibility, IP risks, and management to build the right dev team for your startup's stage.

Top Affiliate Program Software for SaaS Companies in 2025

Top Affiliate Program Software for SaaS Companies in 2025

Find the right affiliate software for your SaaS in 2025. We compare top platforms on recurring tracking, payouts, pricing & features. Read the detailed guide.

Comparing Top CRM Tools for SaaS (2025)

Comparing Top CRM Tools for SaaS (2025)

An in-depth analysis of leading CRM platforms for SaaS companies in 2025. Compare essential features, pricing tiers, scalability options, and integration capabilities to find the perfect CRM solution for your growth stage.

Making Onboarding Work: Real-World Examples and Best Practices (Part 3 of 3)

Making Onboarding Work: Real-World Examples and Best Practices (Part 3 of 3)

Discover how Customer Success teams support onboarding, which metrics measure success, and what lessons can be learned from real-world SaaS onboarding examples.

Designing for Engagement: UX Patterns and Psychology in SaaS Onboarding (Part 2 of 3)

Designing for Engagement: UX Patterns and Psychology in SaaS Onboarding (Part 2 of 3)

Explore common UX design patterns used in SaaS onboarding, from welcome screens to checklists. Understand the psychological principles that make these patterns effective.

Getting Started Right: Why User Onboarding is Key for SaaS Success (Part 1 of 3)

Getting Started Right: Why User Onboarding is Key for SaaS Success (Part 1 of 3)

Learn why effective user onboarding is necessary for SaaS growth. Understand the key differences in onboarding approaches for B2B and B2C products targeting SMBs.

Postmark Pricing in 2025: Is it Worth It?

Postmark Pricing in 2025: Is it Worth It?

Learn about Postmark pricing in 2025, including the Developer Plan, paid plans, add-ons, and potential costs for different scenarios.

How to Write Changelogs Your Users Will Actually Read

How to Write Changelogs Your Users Will Actually Read

Learn how to write clear, engaging, and benefit-driven changelogs that keep users informed and excited about your product updates.

Resend Pricing in 2025: Is it Worth It?

Resend Pricing in 2025: Is it Worth It?

Learn about Resend pricing in 2025. Compare the free, pro, and enterprise plans to find the best fit for your email needs.

Top Product Changelog Tools in 2025

Top Product Changelog Tools in 2025

Explore the best product changelog tools for 2025. Compare UserJot, Headway, LaunchNotes & more to help product managers manage feedback, prioritize features & plan strategy.

Top Product Roadmap Tools in 2025

Top Product Roadmap Tools in 2025

Explore the best product roadmap tools for 2025. Compare UserJot, Productboard, Aha! & more to help product managers manage feedback, prioritize features & plan strategy.

Top MailChimp Alternatives in 2025

Top MailChimp Alternatives in 2025

Explore email marketing platforms that serve as strong alternatives to MailChimp in 2025. Compare features, pricing, and use cases for Brevo, Constant Contact, ActiveCampaign, Kit (formerly ConvertKit), MailerLite, Klaviyo, and HubSpot.

Top 4 ProductPlan Alternatives in 2025

Top 4 ProductPlan Alternatives in 2025

ProductPlan hides their pricing and requires annual contracts. Here are 4 alternatives with transparent pricing, better features, or complete product management solutions.

Top 7 Canny Alternatives in 2025

Top 7 Canny Alternatives in 2025

Canny's tracked user pricing can go from $24 to $1,349/month as you grow. Here are 7 alternatives that offer similar (or better) features without the scaling costs.

Top 5 UserVoice Alternatives in 2025

Top 5 UserVoice Alternatives in 2025

UserVoice starts at $699/month. Here are 5 alternatives that won't require a second mortgage, including options under $30/month.

Top 7 Nolt Alternatives in 2025

Top 7 Nolt Alternatives in 2025

Looking for a Nolt alternative? Compare 7 feedback tools with better free plans, more features, or different approaches to collecting user input.

Understanding Aha.io Pricing: Is It Right for Your Team?

Understanding Aha.io Pricing: Is It Right for Your Team?

Aha.io offers product roadmap software with multiple pricing tiers. This post breaks down the costs and features to help you decide if it's the right fit for your business.

UserVoice Pricing: Is it worth it in 2025?

UserVoice Pricing: Is it worth it in 2025?

UserVoice helps businesses collect and manage customer feedback. It offers tools for feedback and idea validation, but is the pricing justified? Let's examine the costs.

Top SaaS Metrics Every SaaS Founder Should Track (and Why)

Top SaaS Metrics Every SaaS Founder Should Track (and Why)

Discover the four key SaaS metrics—MRR, Churn, LTV, and CAC—that every founder should track to grow a profitable subscription business.

Savio Pricing: Is it worth it in 2025?

Savio Pricing: Is it worth it in 2025?

Savio helps B2B SaaS teams centralize customer feedback and prioritize feature requests. It offers various pricing tiers, but are the costs justified? Let's examine Savio's pricing in detail.

Go-to-Market Strategy for SaaS: A Step-by-Step Guide

Go-to-Market Strategy for SaaS: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to build a go-to-market plan for your SaaS product. This guide covers finding your audience, setting prices, and launching step-by-step to grow your business.

Defining Your North Star Metric: A Step-by-Step Approach

Defining Your North Star Metric: A Step-by-Step Approach

Learn how to identify and implement your company's North Star Metric. This comprehensive guide will help you choose the right metric to drive growth and align your team.

The Power of Freemium: When (and When Not) to Offer a Free Plan

The Power of Freemium: When (and When Not) to Offer a Free Plan

Explore when to implement a freemium model for your software product. Learn the benefits, challenges, and key factors to consider when deciding if a free plan is right for your business.

Canny Pricing 2025: Real Costs, Hidden Fees & Better Alternative

Canny Pricing 2025: Real Costs, Hidden Fees & Better Alternative

Breaking down Canny's $99-$400/mo pricing tiers, tracked user limits, and hidden costs. Plus, compare alternatives to find the best alternative for your team.

Understanding Product Led Growth: A Comprehensive Guide

Understanding Product Led Growth: A Comprehensive Guide

Learn what Product Led Growth (PLG) is and how it can help your business grow.

What is the difference between SaaS and PaaS?

What is the difference between SaaS and PaaS?

Learn about the key differences between Software as a Service (SaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS), and how to choose the right option for your business needs. Explore examples and understand the benefits of each model.

The Risks of Ignoring or Misunderstanding User Feedback

The Risks of Ignoring or Misunderstanding User Feedback

Learn about the potential pitfalls of ignoring or misinterpreting user feedback for SaaS products. Understand how to avoid sampling bias and improve your product.

What is Product Lifecycle Management and Why Does Your Business Need It?

What is Product Lifecycle Management and Why Does Your Business Need It?

Learn about Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and its importance for SaaS businesses. Understand how PLM helps manage software development, updates, and customer feedback to keep your product relevant and successful.

What is a Micro SaaS Product?

What is a Micro SaaS Product?

An in-depth guide to understanding Micro SaaS Products and how they work.

Payment Processor Fees Compared: Stripe, Polar, Lemon Squeezy, Gumroad

Payment Processor Fees Compared: Stripe, Polar, Lemon Squeezy, Gumroad

A detailed comparison of Stripe, Polar, Lemon Squeezy, and Gumroad fees. See how much each platform charges per transaction.

Hello! Introducing UserJot

Hello! Introducing UserJot

Today, I'm excited to launch UserJot. It's a tool designed to help you build something your users love.