Indie Dev SaaS Launch — Pricing Strategy, Stripe Integration, and Freemium-to-Paid Design

Monetization is where most indie SaaS apps die. Not because the product is bad, but because the pricing is wrong, the freemium tier is too generous, or the upgrade path is invisible. This guide covers the full stack: value-based pricing principles, freemium architecture, Stripe + Supabase implementation, and conversion optimization. Pricing Principle: Charge for Value, Not Features The classic mistake: pricing based on features ("get 5 exports per month for $5"). The right framing: what outcome