Software and apps side hustle ideas

A web app, SaaS, mobile app, browser extension, bot or API that people pay for or that earns from ads.

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WCF testing software products
Built developer tools for testing WCF services, since expanded to several products and recommended by developers on Q&A sites.
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Hacker News, 2014
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Call filtering app for phones
An app that filters unimportant calls and lets urgent ones from chosen contacts through. Sold as a paid app.
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Hacker News, 2011
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Captcha recognition service paid per solve
Built a machine learning system that solves captchas, paid per captcha, so income continues after the build.
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Hacker News, 2011
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Cheap bulk SMS sending service
Runs a text messaging service with low per-message pricing. Earns from message volume.
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Hacker News, 2011
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International proxy for viewing foreign ads
A proxy service for advertisers who want to see international ads and geotargeted landing pages, sold at a flat monthly price after minimal promotion on forums.
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Hacker News, 2011
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License trading models and financial tools
Builds trading models and financial tools and licenses them to others.
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Hacker News, 2011
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Licensing system for Android app developers
Built an anti-piracy licensing system for their own Android apps and then sold it to other developers as a subscription service.
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Hacker News, 2011
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Logic puzzle game on the iOS App Store
Built a puzzle game for iPhone sold on the App Store.
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Hacker News, 2011
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Machinima tool sold inside Second Life
An application sold within Second Life that helps users make machinima, earning small sales long after launch.
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Hacker News, 2011
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Paid card game for iOS
Wrote a card game for iPhone that sells steadily with almost no maintenance.
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Hacker News, 2011
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Self-hosted social network software
Sold software that lets people build their own social network, later releasing the code for free.
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Hacker News, 2011
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Twitter scheduling app with freemium plans
Built a Twitter app that helps users share more links without flooding followers. Offers a free plan and paid monthly plans.
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Hacker News, 2011
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Windows Phone to-do app sold in the app store
Built a to-do app for Windows Phone in evenings and sold it through the app store.
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Hacker News, 2011

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