bewCloud

"bewCloud is a simpler alternative to Nextcloud for users who don't need heavy customization options."
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bewcloud.com
Maker: BrunoBernardino
Grant from NLNet averaged over $500/mo; some paying customers but revenue from customers is well below that

Marketing Channels

Ongoing

Hacker News

Creator shared progress in the monthly projects thread

Primary

NLNet Grant

Received a grant from NLNet which provided the primary funding this year

Growth Levers

  • Position explicitly against Nextcloud complexity to attract users frustrated with its bloat
  • Target self-hosting communities and privacy-focused user segments
  • Leverage the NLNet grant as a credibility signal in open-source and EU tech communities
  • Create migration guides from Nextcloud to bewCloud to reduce switching friction
  • Pursue additional grants or sponsorships to sustain development while growing customer revenue

First Customer Strategy

The creator secured a grant from NLNet as primary funding and has acquired some paying customers, though customer revenue remains modest. The grant provided financial runway while building the customer base.

Pricing Insight

No specific pricing details mentioned in the thread.

Key Takeaways

  • • Grants can bridge the gap between project launch and sustainable customer revenue
  • • Positioning as a simpler alternative to an established but complex product is a viable niche strategy
  • • Grant funding, while helpful, is acknowledged by the creator as less sustainable than direct customer revenue
  • • Gratitude and transparency about funding sources builds community trust

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