It started as a solution for myself, i.e. a tool of convenience. I made it available for free as an endpoint, and then it gained enough popularity to frequentl

It started as a solution for myself, i.e. a tool of convenience. I made it available for free as an endpoint, and then it gained enough popularity to frequently hug my server into submission. After speaking with a few users, it turns out they were happy to pay for it. So I made it a SaaS! I've enjoyed growing it over time, and seeing how others use it.