r/AppSumo

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About r/AppSumo

Welcome sumo-lings to a community of fellow entrepreneurs looking for great deals on SaaS products and services. Discuss your deals, get feedback and more! This is a place for free and open discussion and exchange related to Appsumo and offerings on Appsumo. Detailed insights and feedback are encouraged.

The community at a glance

r/AppSumo is a Subreddit for LTD Buyers with roughly 3K members. It has been around since 2012. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 5th largest community in the Lifetime Deals topic page.

Roughly 2K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Appsumo, Launch, and Ai. Common discussion themes are Pain & Anger and Advice Requests.

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Established 2012
3K Members

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Yearly: +2K members
Growth: +136.8% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2023: 104 members
  • 2024: 628 members
  • 2025: 2K members
  • 2026: 1K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 108 members
  • Sep: 121 members
  • Oct: 140 members
  • Nov: 266 members
  • Dec: 189 members
  • Jan: 268 members
  • Feb: 125 members
  • Mar: 159 members
  • Apr: 136 members
  • May: 179 members
  • Jun: 110 members
  • Jul: 66 members

Themes

  • Pain & Anger
    37 posts in the past month
    1. How a "LTD" Became My Worst Nightmare: What Logically Did to Me (And Why You Should Know)
    2. FINDR is closing down. At this point why even bother with LTD
    3. Don't buy AI tools
    #1
    Pain & Anger
    How a "LTD" Became My Worst Nightmare: What Logically Did to Me (And Why You Should Know) · FINDR is closing down. At this point why even bother with LTD · Don't buy AI tools
    37
  • Advice Requests
    7 posts in the past month
    1. My tips to those new to AppSumo
    2. What we learned from our first AppSumo launch ($100K revenue, 875 deals sold)
    3. I’ve bought 683 AppSumo products since 2017… here are the ones that actually helped me grow my SaaS talent marketplace
    #2
    Advice Requests
    My tips to those new to AppSumo · What we learned from our first AppSumo launch ($100K revenue, 875 deals sold) · I’ve bought 683 AppSumo products since 2017… here are the ones that actually helped me grow my SaaS talent marketplace
    7
  • News
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Straico is closing
    2. AppSumo Transparency Report - 12/12/25
    3. General Appsumo Warning
    #3
    News
    Straico is closing · AppSumo Transparency Report - 12/12/25 · General Appsumo Warning
    5
  • Solution Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Should I buy Feedspace? My AppSumo social-proof nightmare with SocialJuice has me hesitant.
    2. Are there any trustworthy Appsumo alternatives worthy of checking?
    #4
    Solution Requests
    Should I buy Feedspace? My AppSumo social-proof nightmare with SocialJuice has me hesitant. · Are there any trustworthy Appsumo alternatives worthy of checking?
    2
  • Self-Promotion
    1 post in the past month
    1. Hey Sumolings! Let’s talk about Triplo AI this Black Friday!
    #5
    Self-Promotion
    Hey Sumolings! Let’s talk about Triplo AI this Black Friday!
    1

Topics

  • Appsumo
    157 posts in the past month
    1. Black Friday Comparison - AppSUMO PhotoGPT vs RocketHUB Looktara
    2. We were accepted to launch on AppSumo, but pulled out after reading the terms. Here's our full breakdown
    3. My tips to those new to AppSumo
    #1
    Appsumo
    Black Friday Comparison - AppSUMO PhotoGPT vs RocketHUB Looktara · We were accepted to launch on AppSumo, but pulled out after reading the terms. Here's our full breakdown · My tips to those new to AppSumo
    157
  • Launch
    24 posts in the past month
    1. We were accepted to launch on AppSumo, but pulled out after reading the terms. Here's our full breakdown
    2. What we learned from our first AppSumo launch ($100K revenue, 875 deals sold)
    3. I launched on AppSumo while getting married, it went better than expected
    #2
    Launch
    We were accepted to launch on AppSumo, but pulled out after reading the terms. Here's our full breakdown · What we learned from our first AppSumo launch ($100K revenue, 875 deals sold) · I launched on AppSumo while getting married, it went better than expected
    24
  • Ai
    23 posts in the past month
    1. AppSumo needs to stop selling AI apps on broken economics
    2. Don't buy AI tools
    3. A Message to AppSumo Devs: Stop the "AI Slop" and the Location LARPing. Let’s Raise the Bar.
    #3
    Ai
    AppSumo needs to stop selling AI apps on broken economics · Don't buy AI tools · A Message to AppSumo Devs: Stop the "AI Slop" and the Location LARPing. Let’s Raise the Bar.
    23
  • Deal
    19 posts in the past month
    1. ABD - Another Bad Deal
    2. Can we have a copy of the source code if AS deals shut down?
    3. GoZen Penalizes Optinly Users Over Alleged AppSumo Payment Dispute – A Cautionary Tale for Lifetime Deals
    #4
    Deal
    ABD - Another Bad Deal · Can we have a copy of the source code if AS deals shut down? · GoZen Penalizes Optinly Users Over Alleged AppSumo Payment Dispute – A Cautionary Tale for Lifetime Deals
    19
  • Ltd
    16 posts in the past month
    1. How a "LTD" Became My Worst Nightmare: What Logically Did to Me (And Why You Should Know)
    2. Frase launched a new platform and lkeeps the LTDs on the old one... bye bye LTD users.
    3. Is it just me, or has AppSumo gone stale? Where do you look for LTDs now?
    #5
    Ltd
    How a "LTD" Became My Worst Nightmare: What Logically Did to Me (And Why You Should Know) · Frase launched a new platform and lkeeps the LTDs on the old one... bye bye LTD users. · Is it just me, or has AppSumo gone stale? Where do you look for LTDs now?
    16

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  • Bad Deal
    31 posts in the past month
    1. How a "LTD" Became My Worst Nightmare: What Logically Did to Me (And Why You Should Know)
    2. Buyers Beaware of VoiSpark
    3. Don’t let this be a trend, Appsumo
    #1
    Bad Deal
    How a "LTD" Became My Worst Nightmare: What Logically Did to Me (And Why You Should Know) · Buyers Beaware of VoiSpark · Don’t let this be a trend, Appsumo
    31
  • Discussion
    28 posts in the past month
    1. What we learned from our first AppSumo launch ($100K revenue, 875 deals sold)
    2. I apologize for the spam posts recently.
    3. FINDR is closing down. At this point why even bother with LTD
    #2
    Discussion
    What we learned from our first AppSumo launch ($100K revenue, 875 deals sold) · I apologize for the spam posts recently. · FINDR is closing down. At this point why even bother with LTD
    28
  • Update
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Alphana is also making a disappearing act. This is really bad for AppSumo.
    2. Logically.app, previously known as Afforai is for sale on Flippa.com
    3. Another one bites the dust - Meetfox
    #3
    Update
    Alphana is also making a disappearing act. This is really bad for AppSumo. · Logically.app, previously known as Afforai is for sale on Flippa.com · Another one bites the dust - Meetfox
    7
  • Feedback
    6 posts in the past month
    1. My tips to those new to AppSumo
    2. Appsumo limiting refunds
    3. Would strongly discourage others from AppSumo Plus membership (out ~$1.7K) with We Got Your Back Guarantee backed product.
    #4
    Feedback
    My tips to those new to AppSumo · Appsumo limiting refunds · Would strongly discourage others from AppSumo Plus membership (out ~$1.7K) with We Got Your Back Guarantee backed product.
    6
  • Good Deal
    3 posts in the past month
    1. I’ve bought 683 AppSumo products since 2017… here are the ones that actually helped me grow my SaaS talent marketplace
    2. We just hit #1 on AppSumo – and we're not taking it for granted
    3. We're launching on AppSumo in 10 days, here's how we're thinking about the cold start problem
    #5
    Good Deal
    I’ve bought 683 AppSumo products since 2017… here are the ones that actually helped me grow my SaaS talent marketplace · We just hit #1 on AppSumo – and we're not taking it for granted · We're launching on AppSumo in 10 days, here's how we're thinking about the cold start problem
    3
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/AppSumo for?
Best for LTD Buyers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/AppSumo free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/AppSumo have?
Roughly 3K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/AppSumo on?
r/AppSumo runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/AppSumo cover?
On the Hive Index, r/AppSumo is organized under LTD Buyers.
How do I join r/AppSumo?
You can join r/AppSumo by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Lifetime Deals communities like?
Communities for SaaS founders and tool buyers tracking lifetime deal offers and evaluating new software. Facebook groups and dedicated communities connect buyers hunting for AppSumo-style deals with founders building and marketing SaaS products.
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