Best subreddits for SaaS founders
The best subreddits for SaaS:
- Peer founders: r/SaaS
- Reach: r/startups, r/Entrepreneur
- Build in public: r/microsaas, r/indiehackers
- Your buyers: the niche subreddit for your problem, like r/smallbusiness
Most restrict self-promotion. Answer questions on your problem; link only when asked.
The communities
| Subreddit | Members | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| r/SaaS | 776k | Peer founders. Feedback and launch stories beat drive-by links. |
| r/startups | 2.1M | Broad startup crowd. Strict self-promo rules; lead with substance. |
| r/Entrepreneur | 5.3M | Biggest business room. Lessons learned, yes; promo gets removed. |
| r/smallbusiness | 2.5M | Your buyers if you sell to SMBs. Answer their questions. |
| r/EntrepreneurRideAlong | 718k | Build in public. Your progress is the post. |
| r/microsaas | 208k | Small products. Founder stories welcome; funnels aren't. |
| r/indiehackers | 187k | Bootstrappers. Honest revenue numbers earn trust. |
| r/GrowthHacking | 153k | Experiments. Share results with numbers, not landing pages. |
Member counts read from Reddit on 2026-08-09. All verified to exist.
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