Strategy: Giving my SaaS away for free to the first 10 users?

Hey hunters! 👋

I’ve been building PropelKit (an India-first Next.js SaaS boilerplate).

I was about to launch with a price tag, but I listened to some advice on "delayed gratification." The goal shouldn't be quick cash; it should be successful users.

So, I decided to waive the fee for the first 10 "Founding Partners." I want to trade the license for feedback and success stories instead of money.

I’m looking for builders who want to ship something this weekend.

If you’re interested in a robust stack (Next.js 15, Supabase, AI workflows, Razorpay) and want to be a beta tester, let me know in the comments or connect with me on X!

Is this a good strategy for a first launch? Would love to hear your thoughts.