Find your first customers as an indie hacker
Your future customers are asking for solutions on Reddit right now. CatchIntent helps solo builders find them without spending all day searching.
Indie hackers need efficient lead discovery
As a solo builder, you can't afford to spend hours scrolling Reddit hoping to find leads. But your first customers ARE on Reddit — asking for tools, sharing frustrations, and seeking recommendations. CatchIntent brings those conversations to you.
The indie hacker marketing struggle
Building a product is just the start. As a solo founder, marketing while building is the real challenge.
Time is your scarcest resource
You're building product, handling support, and running everything. There's no time to manually search for leads.
Zero marketing budget
Paid ads are expensive and risky. You need organic growth channels that don't require thousands in spend.
Finding first customers is hardest
Before product-market fit, every customer matters. You need to find the few people who desperately want what you're building.
Validation without traction
Is your idea viable? The market is telling you — if only you could hear what they're saying on Reddit.
Building in public takes effort
Build in public works, but finding relevant conversations to join is time-consuming.
How it works
Get started in minutes, not days
Set up your keywords
Add keywords for your indie hackers space, competitors, and problems you solve.
AI monitors 24/7
CatchIntent scans Reddit, HN, and Bluesky for relevant conversations and buying intent.
Receive qualified signals
Get alerts for high-intent conversations. AI filters noise so you see what matters.
Engage and convert
Respond to opportunities while conversations are active. Build relationships that convert.
Why teams choose CatchIntent
Find customers while building
Automated lead discovery runs while you code. Customers come to you.
Zero ad spend required
Organic leads from real conversations. No marketing budget needed.
Validate continuously
See real demand for your product category. Validate as you build.
Time efficient
15 minutes weekly vs. hours of manual Reddit searching. Focus on building.
Build in public smarter
Find the right conversations to join. Strategic visibility, not random posting.
Solo-founder pricing
Affordable for bootstrapped builders. Designed for indie economics.
Real signals indie hackers catch
These are actual examples of signals solo founders find with CatchIntent.
"Is there a simple tool for [your product's use case]? Everything I've found is too complex or expensive."
"Ask HN: What are you building? I'm looking for indie tools to support instead of enterprise software."
"Love supporting solo founders! Just upvoted. How can I help spread the word?"
"Building in public Day 47: Still looking for a tool that does [your use case]. Maybe I should build it myself?"
"Love supporting indie hackers. Anyone building something for [your category]?"
"Leaving my corporate job to go indie. What tools do solo founders actually use day-to-day?"
Simple pricing,
no surprises
Pay for high-quality signals, not keyword noise. All plans include monitoring across all supported platforms.
Free Trial
$07-day free trial included with every plan. Try CatchIntent risk-free.
Basic
For solo founders testing the waters.
Pro
PopularFor teams ready to scale outreach.
Enterprise
For teams who need the best signals & full control.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this worth it before I have a product?
Absolutely. Use it for validation. See how often people discuss your problem. Find demand signals before building.
How much time does it actually take?
5 minutes to set up. Then 15-30 minutes weekly reviewing signals and engaging opportunities.
Can I really find customers on Reddit?
Yes. Many indie hackers report finding their first paying customers through Reddit conversations. The key is being there when they're searching.
Is this too expensive for a side project?
Our pricing is designed for indie economics. Many founders find their first customers pay for the tool many times over.
How is this different from manually searching?
Coverage and AI filtering. We monitor all of Reddit, X, LinkedIn, HN, and Bluesky 24/7 and filter for buying intent. Manual searching covers a tiny fraction.
Do other indie hackers use this?
Yes! Many of our customers are solo founders and small teams. We're built by builders who understand indie constraints.
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