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How Indie Founders Pick and Validate a Vertical Micro-SaaS Niche That Retains in 2026

Vertical software shows 1.2% monthly churn and NRR above 130% while horizontal tools churn faster. Here is a concrete filter-and-validate process solo founders can run this month.

Kirtesh Admute·1 hour ago·6 min read

Research & Benchmarks

Indie SaaS Revenue Reality Check: What 2026 Data Shows About Hitting $1K and $10K MRR

Most indie SaaS never reach $1K MRR. The median is far lower than the screenshots suggest. Here is the actual distribution from recent public datasets and what it means for your timeline.

Kirtesh Admute·3 hours ago·5 min read