I’m running a paid beta instead of freemium — looking for honest feedback

Hey everyone 👋

I’m building Animus Invoice, an invoicing SaaS for freelancers and solo founders.

I made a decision that’s a bit unpopular:

I skipped the free beta entirely and started with a paid beta.

The reason was simple:

I wanted feedback from people who actually invoice regularly — not users who sign up just because it’s free.

So far, the product is intentionally small and opinionated:

– create clean invoices fast

– no accounting-heavy workflows

– clarity over features

I’m not here to push signups.

I’m genuinely curious about your thoughts:

• Would a paid beta make you more or less likely to try a tool?

• Does this positioning feel reasonable in such a crowded space?

• What would you expect in return if you paid early?

If you want to see the listing, it’s here:

All feedback — especially critical — is very welcome.

Thanks 🙏

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