Episode 198: Desktop Apps vs Web Apps with Steve McLeod

What are the main differences between running desktop apps versus web apps? And which of the two comes with less hassle and problems down the line? Our guest today is Steve McLeod, the founder of Feature Upvote and acquirer of Saber Feedback. You’ll hear Steve’s opinion on switching from desktop to web-based apps, the various maintenance and support issues that may arise, the “boring” aspects of running complex software, and how to prevent the stress that often comes with SaaS.

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Show Notes

• Feature Upvote,Saber Feedback — Steve’s SaaS products
• Patrick McKenzie — Steve’s inspiration
• Why I sold my startup for £100,000 — the story of Saber Feedback acquisition by its original founder Matt Bearman
• Bootstrapped.fm — Steve’s podcast for bootstrapped SaaS founders
• Episode 135: Multi-Product Portfolio Model for SaaS with JD Graffam
• Userlist — Jane’s SaaS product
• Ulysses — a writing app by Max Seelemann
• Episode 161: Managing Product Versions with Max Seelemann
• ScreenFlow, Sublime, Balsamiq, iA Writer, Byword, 1Password — some of the apps Steve and Jane use
• Follow Steven on Twitter

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