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.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play Music.Show NotesFeature Upvote,Saber Feedback — Steve’s SaaS productsPatrick McKenzie — Steve’s inspirationWhy I sold my startup for £100,000 — the story of Saber Feedback acquisition by its original founder Matt BearmanBootstrapped.fm — Steve’s podcast for bootstrapped SaaS foundersEpisode 135: Multi-Product Portfolio Model for SaaS with JD GraffamUserlist — Jane’s SaaS productUlysses — a writing app by Max SeelemannEpisode 161: Managing Product Versions with Max SeelemannScreenFlow, Sublime, Balsamiq, iA Writer, Byword, 1Password — some of the apps Steve and Jane useFollow Steven on TwitterToday’s SponsorThis episode is brought to you by Userlist — a lifecycle messaging tool for your SaaS product. At Userlist, our mission is to make your founder journey more enjoyable and less overwhelming. That’s why we built an email automation tool that does exactly what you need. No more, no less. Manage your users, segment them, and get in touch throughout their journey — all based on their behavior. Try Userlist free whenever you’re ready at userlist.com.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.