Hey Huzzlers....
I'm building an analytics SaaS and I'm currently stuck between two paths. I’ve already built a solid tracking system of my own — I can track pageviews, user behavior, sessions, etc.
But now I'm wondering if I should continue building everything from scratch (custom heatmaps, user journeys, screenshot-based session previews, real-time tracking), or instead just integrate with Google Analytics via their API.
The idea with GA is users would connect their account, and I’d display all their data in a cleaner, more focused UI with some extra insights layered in, like a 3d world globe with live users, a screenshot generator loaded with required features to Generate stats and share on your X profile and some more.
Easier for me, less infra to manage — but also feels less valuable since GA already gives that whole data.
So I’m torn: do you think indie founders would actually pay for some unique features I described, cleaner, easier-to-use UI on top of their GA data?
Or is the real value in having a full custom tracking system where I own the data and the experience?
GA has trust and coverage, but it’s bloated and confusing. My tracker is lightweight, focused, and can be tailored to founders' real needs — but it’s more work and I’m unsure if people would make the switch.
Curious what you'd do or prefer.
Why? Because I think it's really hard to create an analytics SAAS that's better than Google Analytics from scratch. There are so many challenges.
And you already have a huge market (everyone who uses GA and likes to post charts on social media) 😉
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