What Are People Building with AI? Insights from 141 SaaS Listings

Explore the AI-Powered SaaS Ideas Entrepreneurs Are Building and Selling Right Now!

I've been digging through some data from Acquire.com and found something really interesting—out of 431 SaaS listings, a whopping 141 (33%) are AI-based solutions. That’s a massive chunk, and it got me wondering: What are all these AI-powered SaaS businesses actually doing? So, I decided to break it down and see which categories are getting the most attention. If you’re curious about what types of AI businesses are trending right now, you’re going to want to check this out!

SEO, Marketing and Lead Generation - 26 listings (18%)

SEO, marketing, and lead generation is the biggest category for AI SaaS, with 26 listings (18%). I found everything from platforms that help businesses automate cold email outreach and grow their social media presence to tools that boost SEO, generate content, and even create personalized video outreach campaigns. These AI-driven solutions make it easier for companies to scale their marketing efforts without needing a full team—whether it’s a social media tool that drives millions of sign-ups, an AI-powered quiz platform for boosting email subscribers, or a one-click solution for getting content everywhere online. For example, there’s an SEO tool for building topical authority and real-time analysis, listed at $89K. Founded in March 2023, it’s already making $7,000 in monthly revenue!

Text Content Creation: 23 listings (16%)

AI is taking content creation to the next level, and this category—accounting for 23 listings (16%)—is packed with tools that simplify and supercharge how content is produced. I found platforms that help marketers generate engaging posts for social media, tools that automate newsletter creation, and even AI-powered platforms for crafting interactive stories. These solutions cater to a diverse range of needs, from AI-based ghostwriting and multilingual paraphrasing to content automation suites that support creators and publishers alike. Take, for example, an AI ghostwriting tool that enables users to effortlessly turn ideas into published works, listed at $300K. Founded in March 2023, it’s already generating $15K in average monthly revenue.

Business Operations and Process Automation: 16 listings (11%)

Business operations and process automation might not sound flashy, but AI is shaking things up here too—this category has 16 listings (11%). From tools that automate boring back-office tasks to AI-powered platforms that generate new business ideas on the fly, there’s a ton of cool stuff happening. One example is an AI tool that handles human due diligence investigations in minutes, listed at $120K. It’s already pulling in an average of $3K/month since launching in March 2023.

Productivity and Workflow Enhancement: 16 listings (11%)

The AI productivity category is packed with 16 listings (11%) offering tools to streamline how people work and get things done. There’s an AI assistant for just about everything—writing emails, handling documents, managing meetings, and even talking you through your to-do list. One example is an AI tool that helps you remember everything said during your meetings, listed at $36,000. Launched in February 2023, it’s pulling in $1K/month already.

Voice and Video Technologies: 15 listings (11%)

The AI voice and video tech category has 15 listings (11%), covering everything from AI-powered transcription tools to video automation platforms. Whether it’s creating voiceovers, editing podcasts, or generating viral videos, these tools are making audio and video production faster and more accessible. For example, there’s a platform that offers AI-powered voiceovers, transcription, and voice cloning, listed at $179K. Launched in April 2019, it’s generating $4K in monthly revenue.

Photos, Art & Design: 13 listings (9%)

The AI Photos, Art & Design category has 13 listings (9%), featuring tools that bring creativity and design within reach for everyone. From generating realistic product photos and business headshots to creating digital art from sketches, these tools cover a broad range of visual applications. One standout is an AI interior design web app, listed at $38,000. Launched in January 2024, it’s already generating $2K in monthly revenue.

Finance, Utilities, and Miscellaneous: 9 listings (6%)

This category might be a bit of a mixed bag, from finance to utilities and beyond, with 9 listings (6%). There’s everything from AI-powered trading algorithms that automate crypto trades to platforms that provide instant medical summaries or even offer astrology guidance. One example is a highly advanced AI trading system that manages trades and sends out alerts, listed at $350K. Launched in January 2021, it’s pulling in $10K/month in revenue.

Education and Learning: 9 listings (6%)

AI is making waves in the education space, changing the way people learn and teach with 9 listings (6%) dedicated to this category. There are tools that support everything from personalized learning experiences to automating out-of-class work for teachers. There are platforms that simplify research paper writing for academics, and tools that generate custom educational content at the click of a button. One standout is a research paper writing tool, listed at $75,000. Launched in December 2023, it’s already making $5K/month in revenue.

Customer Support and Service Automation: 8 listings (6%)

AI is making customer support a whole lot easier, with 8 listings (6%) focused on automating interactions and speeding up response times. From AI-powered platforms that auto-solve support tickets to no-code chatbot builders that can reduce support workload by 90%, these tools are all about boosting customer satisfaction. One example is an AI-powered customer support platform listed at $300K. Launched in April 2023, it’s already generating $8K/month in revenue.

Career & Employment: 6 listings (4%)

Wrapping up with the last category—AI is making an impact in the job market, with 6 listings (4%) focused on helping people find and secure their dream jobs. There are platforms that create tailored resumes and cover letters using AI, tools that simplify job searches, and even AI-driven hiring platforms designed to enhance workplace diversity. One example is an AI-powered platform for job seekers, listed at $50,000. Launched in June 2023, it’s already generating $2K/month in revenue.

Chart

Below is a bar chart summarizing the data by category, showing the count and percentage distribution of each AI SaaS category:

Thanks for reading this issue of the MRR Playbook! I hope you found these insights into AI-powered SaaS trends helpful and maybe even inspiring. If you enjoyed this deep dive, consider sharing it with others who might benefit from it. It’s a small way to support our work and helps us continue bringing you more content like this. I appreciate your support, and see you in the next issue!