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SaaS Feature Checklist

Building a SaaS product requires balancing features with time-to-market. This checklist covers the essential features every SaaS needs, organized by priority.

How to read this checklist

Difficulty

Beginner means it is a straightforward item, usually standard setup or basic implementation. Intermediate needs more planning or integration work. Advanced is more complex or higher risk.

Priority

High Priority means it should be handled before launch. Medium is important but can follow the launch-critical work. Items without a priority badge are standard enhancements.

Checklist progress was updated

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Progress

Authentication & Users

  • beginner High Priority
  • intermediate Medium
  • beginner High Priority
  • beginner
  • advanced Medium

Billing & Subscriptions

  • intermediate High Priority
  • intermediate High Priority
  • advanced Medium
  • beginner Medium
  • advanced High Priority
  • intermediate High Priority

Multi-Tenancy

  • advanced High Priority
  • advanced Medium
  • intermediate Medium

Core SaaS Features

  • intermediate High Priority
  • beginner High Priority
  • intermediate Medium
  • intermediate Medium
  • advanced Medium

Notifications

  • beginner High Priority
  • intermediate Medium
  • intermediate
  • beginner Medium