Aak HN: Choosing clone of existing product as a startup How would be the option to clone any successful product as a start-up, as a cheaper and open-source option?
When I asked same question with many friends they are saying every body is doing that including Google. For every product there are many segment, you need to tap that segment.
Is that right? |
If you clone an application, you have no idea what their end goal is, so how can you ever compete/innovate?
What is your end goal here? To copy a successful product and make a profit by altering it slightly?
Why do you think they'd use your software? Whats your benefit? Free? Does that mean no support? Self-hosted?
Why do you think they'd use your software? -Because i think they are charging more. -Open Source and free model added advantage apart from other added features, but at start with basic version. Whats your benefit? -Pro version Free? Does that mean no support? -There will be support but only email and limited number. Self-hosted? -No
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