I've been using Pickaxe since July 2024. It opened up great opportunities for me and my business. The founders are dedicated and serious about creating a platform that non-technical and technical users can use. The community is one of the best SaaS communities out there where creative and technical users share knowledge and wins. I'm happy to be one of the early adopters of Pickaxe and can't wait to see them in the big leagues soon! Pickaxe for the win!!
You might be thinking, 'Here comes another AI platform promising the moon and failing to deliver.' You're probably skeptical, wondering if this is just another overhyped tool that'll end up being more trouble than it's worth. You might even worry that it'll be too complex to use or that you'll be left without support after signing up.
But let me tell you, PickAxe is different. Within hours of getting started, I was able to create sophisticated external strategic analysis tools and a studio that not only looks professional but also gives me full control over the AI models I choose to use. And yes, I've already started monetizing on the platform.
You're probably concerned about integration headaches or whether these tools can truly be tailored to fit your specific needs. I had those concerns too. But the built-in knowledge bases and user-friendly interfaces turned out to be exactly as advertised—intuitive and powerful. You might even be thinking this sounds too good to be true, that there must be hidden costs or limitations. I assure you, the transparency and capability of PickAxe exceeded my expectations.
So, if you're tired of platforms that promise much and deliver little, give PickAxe a try. It might just surprise you how easy and rewarding building and monetizing AI tools can be.
Don't believe me, check out my Strategic Studio made with PickAxe https://strategygpt.opex90.com/
I have been a gold customer for a while now. Pickaxe has allowed me to build and manage two AI micro SaaS platforms as a non-technical founder. Once you get your head around the relatively simple workflow, it's quick and easy to build new custom GPT's. I love that the wrapper element also includes Stripe integration. Since I've been a customer, the ongoing updates and roadmap progress have been great to see, and there's a really strong support community. If you're looking to build your own AI product you should definitely give this a go!
I love Pickaxe through and through. As excited as I was with LLMs since the world underwent the ChatGPT moment, even the name Pickaxe to me signalled a team that deeply understood that LLMs do for curated knowledge - mining insightful extracts from your trusted sources - that is really the heart of the product and what a great solution it is. The team has also been super focused and active in building out these tools - even considering a fast-moving landscape - with a seamless no-code interface that has really boiled down bot-creation to a few basic steps. I really can't imagine I could've built as many bots as I have as fast as I have if I had to learn + troubleshoot + maintain multiple layers of software packages myself.
I think Pickaxe has a lot of potential and can't wait to see where the industry will go next!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great Tool, Even Better People Behind It
As a customer, I’ve had a great experience with Pickaxe. The product works smoothly, and it’s packed with value—but what really stood out to me was the support. Nathaniel Mahowald was always quick to help me, even when the answers were already in the Q&A (yes, I know).
Also, fun fact: this testimonial was cleaned up using their own software—because my English isn’t always perfect. So if it reads well… give them the credit! 😂
Highly recommended tool with a great team behind it!
— Sotiris Pafitis, CEO at School of Certified Professionals
SideHustle
Been using Pickaxe to build custom GPTs and internal tools for our own business as well as clients. Pickaxe makes it easy to create and monetize these tools, plus embed them within our own workflows so we can have more control over where and how our tools are being used. Mike and Nathaniel have been incredibly helpful in supporting us when we have questions and need help on ways to build with Pickaxe. Looking forward to continued use of the tool and helping others use it, too!
I’ve been a paying user of Pickaxe since August 2024. I’ve paid for and supported plenty of early-stage products because I believe in vision. I’m not afraid of beta bumps or the occasional pivot—those are part of the journey. But what I do expect is clear, respectful, and timely communication—especially when decisions are being made that affect paying customers.
Here’s what happened:
Recently, Pickaxe Projects is rolled out migration to a new version. On the migration screen, they show a breakdown of what you “have” (tools, features, usage)—but right under that is a big, bold message that says:
“You won’t be able to go back.”
That kind of language immediately raises questions. So I reached out to the founder directly at the email they provided, as instructed:
I asked @nathaniel_mahowald1 one clear question:
Will migrating affect my account or change anything I’ve already paid for?
To be specific: I purchased access to certain features as part of a lifetime deal. Those include multiple studios, monthly credits, and access to premium AI models. None of that is mentioned or clearly confirmed on the migration screen—and the founder hasn’t been willing to provide a straight answer.
Instead of a clear yes or no, I received a vague reply brushing off the interface concern and saying the numbers weren’t "limits." When I asked again for written confirmation—nothing. Days passed. I followed up again—still nothing.
Eventually, I was told I should post in the community forum or check YouTube.
Let me be clear:
This isn’t a tech support issue. This is about trust, clarity, and how founders choose to show up when customers ask important questions.
Startups aren’t just building tools—they’re building relationships. When founders go silent or deflect valid concerns, it doesn’t just undermine the product—it chips away at the confidence people had in supporting the vision to begin with.
If getting a clear answer to a basic, account-related question is this difficult—redirected, deflected, or ignored—what happens when the stakes are higher?
Founders set the tone for the product, the team, and the entire customer experience. And if transparency, accountability, and communication aren’t there from the top, it will show up in the product sooner or later.
Support the vision—but pay close attention to how it's led. That’s what truly shapes the future of the software you’re investing in.