- Shipfast, a popular $200 SaaS starter kit by indie hacker Marc Lou, faced serious security vulnerabilities discovered by users who could bypass payment systems, access sensitive data, and manipulate webhooks. ๐ค
- Developers who reported these issues were initially ignored, blocked on Twitter, and labeled as "engagement farmers" and "witch hunters." ๐คฌ
- This incident highlights the importance of trust and security in SaaS products, as thousands of developers relied on Shipfast's foundation only to discover potential data exposure. ๐จ
- 'start-sas.com' is presented as an alternative, emphasizing its affordability ($47 vs $200), greater features, customization, and a security-first approach with regular penetration testing and rapid bug response. ๐ก๏ธ