The Problem (Pain Level: 8/10)
SaaS companies lose 4-10% of their revenue annually to leakage. Main causes:
- Billing errors (incorrect invoices, missed charges)
- Subscription failures (failed auto-renewals, expired payment methods)
- Pricing/discount mismanagement (unauthorized discounts, outdated pricing tiers)
- Revenue recognition errors (accounting misaligned with service delivery)
A company with $1M ARR is losing $40K-$100K every year.
Target Market
Global SMB SaaS Companies - Estimated TAM $2B+
- Startups using Stripe, QuickBooks, DocuSign
- 1-50 person companies without dedicated finance teams
- Growing SaaS with $10K-$500K monthly ARR
What is Revenue Leak Detector?
A dashboard that integrates with Stripe, QuickBooks, DocuSign APIs to detect revenue leakage in real-time.
Key Features:
- Automatic failed payment tracking and alerts
- Subscription cancellation/downgrade pattern analysis
- Invoice vs actual payment discrepancy detection
- Discount code abuse monitoring
- Monthly revenue leakage reports
Competitive Analysis
| Solution | Pricing | Weakness |
|---|---|---|
| xfactrs | Enterprise only | No SMB access, complex setup |
| Zuora | $2,000+/mo | Expensive, steep learning curve |
| Stripe built-in | 0.5%+ transaction fee | Basic dunning only, no comprehensive analysis |
Differentiation Opportunity: Target SMB at $49-149/mo, 5-minute setup, intuitive dashboard
MVP Development
- MVP Timeline: 8 weeks
- Complexity: MEDIUM
- Tech Stack: Node.js + React + PostgreSQL
- Core MVP: Stripe integration + failed payment dashboard + email alerts
Revenue Model
Subscription-based - Price range: $49-299/mo
| Plan | Price | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $49/mo | Stripe integration, basic alerts |
| Growth | $149/mo | +QuickBooks, detailed analytics |
| Scale | $299/mo | +DocuSign, API access |
Projected MRR:
- 6 months: $3K-8K
- 12 months: $10K-25K
Risk Analysis
- Technical: LOW - APIs are well-documented
- Market: MEDIUM - Customer education needed (revenue leakage awareness)
- Execution: MEDIUM - Multiple payment system integration complexity
Who Should Build This
- Developers with strong backend/API integration experience
- Those interested in B2B SaaS market
- FinTech domain knowledge is a plus
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