How to get SaaS clients: find people already asking
checked 18 October 2026 · 34 requests found in 100 posts judged
The warmest clients for a SaaS company are people who have already posted that they need software. They have a problem now and are looking for options.
In a scan of 100 public posts from Reddit (last 12 months) and X (last 30 days), checked on 2026-10-18, we found 34 people asking for software. Requests showed up most often in r/SaaS, r/smallbusiness, r/SocialMediaManagers, r/salesengineers, and r/musichoarder.
How they ask for it
Requests from public posts, paraphrased with anything identifying removed. These are samples, not quotes.
- I need a social media scheduling tool for 1 brand across 4 accounts that supports scheduling a year ahead for under $20.
- I need software that monitors Reddit for high intent leads in my niche and sends instant alerts.
- I need a real time translation tool for client meetings in Japan and South Korea that helps me understand discussions and respond effectively.
- I need a payment gateway that supports UPI checkout, webhooks, subscriptions or credits, and works for an individual in India.
- I need software that automatically plays online audio from a URL list and records it in real time.
- I need a tool that tracks my subscriptions and helps me cancel unwanted services more easily.
- I need reliable Windows 11 software to safely extend my C drive using existing unallocated space blocked by another partition.
- I need a tool that scans documents for personal information and removes or hides it before sharing.
- I need a simple design tool that enforces brand fonts and colors so collaborators can create assets without breaking guidelines.
- I need a tool that finds influencers discussing social media and marketing across short video and social platforms.
- I need Linux software that maps MIDI keyboard inputs to standard keyboard keys for rhythm games.
- I need a tool or service that reconciles Stripe and Shopify payouts into QuickBooks Online, including fees, refunds, and chargebacks.
Where they ask
Communities where requests showed up in our scan, and what their posted rules allow. Rules change, so read the pinned post before you reply.
| community | members | requests | what the rules allow |
|---|---|---|---|
| r/SaaS | n/a | 3 | Not checked |
| r/smallbusiness | n/a | 3 | Not checked |
| r/SocialMediaManagers | n/a | 1 | Not checked |
| r/salesengineers | n/a | 1 | Not checked |
| r/musichoarder | n/a | 1 | Not checked |
Reddit posts from 18 October 2025 and X posts from 18 September 2026, to 18 October 2026.
Three posts, scored
How HearBuyers reads a post: the sentence that shows the need, a score from 0 to 100, and a reason. Each sample is rewritten and anonymised from a real post.
I manage one brand across four social accounts and need to plan content far ahead. I need a scheduling tool that lets me schedule posts up to a year in advance. My budget is under $20 per month.
Why: Actively seeking affordable scheduling software with specific requirements.
I use online communities as a primary customer acquisition channel and spend hours manually finding potential customers. I need a tool that monitors relevant discussions and sends alerts when high intent opportunities appear. I am looking for software that can automate this workflow.
Why: Actively searching for lead monitoring and automation software.
I am trying to remove a screw and need a tool that fits it securely. I need an adjustable tool or set that can handle a tight fastener. I am looking for recommendations.
Why: Seeking a physical hand tool, not software.
What a request worth answering looks like
- The person sounds urgent and needs a solution soon.
- They describe a specific workflow, problem, or requirement instead of speaking in general terms.
- They mention costs, pricing concerns, team size, or other budget hints.
- They ask for recommendations, alternatives, or advice on which software to choose.
How to reply without getting removed
- Start by answering the question and offering useful guidance.
- Say you are a SaaS company if your product is relevant.
- Keep the reply focused on the user's problem rather than a sales pitch.
- Do not post links unless the person asks for them or the community allows them.
- Follow each community's rules before you comment.
A 20-minute weekly routine
- Check communities where software requests appear and look for new posts asking for solutions.
- Save the requests that match the problem your SaaS product solves.
- Write helpful replies that address the person's needs and explain where your product fits.
- Return later to answer follow-up questions and continue the conversation.
SaaS lead generation, from public requests
Lead generation for SaaS companies usually means buying lists or running outbound. Public requests work the other way round: the buyer writes first. Of the 100 posts we judged, 34 were people asking for software, and the most came from r/SaaS. That is a short, warm list you can answer yourself, and HearBuyers reads for it every day. For outbound and other channels, see lead generation for b2B SaaS companies. How these numbers compare with other niches is in where B2B buyers ask for help.
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