Link Protecting Platforms for Dropbox and Notions

Micro-SaaS
Bundle of 2 platforms to password-protect Dropbox, Google Drive and Notions links
Published on
January 16, 2025
Main Metrics
$2,000
ARR
37,700
Customers
2013
Launched

$50,000

Asking Price
Already Sold
Main Metrics
$2,000
ARR
37,700
Customers
2013
Launched

Overview

<p><b>Startup Description</b></p><p>Our platform, established in 2013, is a file-sharing security platform offering password protection, access notifications, location tracking, expiring links, and custom branding for Dropbox and Google Drive links. The platform addresses key gaps in cloud storage services and is particularly popular in South East Asian file-sharing communities. Additionally, second platform, a complementary side project, extends this functionality into productivity tools by integrating secure file-sharing and tracking into cloud-based workspaces, further broadening the market appeal.</p><p><b>Key Highlights</b></p><ul><li>Annual Revenue: $2,000</li><li>Annual Profit: $1,500</li><li>Active Users: 37,700 registered users (plus non-registered users)</li><li>Protected Links: 110,000+</li><li>Historical Revenue: Previously generated $10K-$12K annually</li><li>Profit Margin: 75%</li><li>Operations: Runs largely on autopilot</li></ul><p><b>Team and Tech</b></p><ul><li>Team: Minimal involvement for maintenance, updates, and support</li><li>Tech Stack: Recently updated codebase (2023), VPS hosting, IPStack for location tracking, Dropbox and Google Drive APIs.</li><li>Second platform: Extends the platform’s file protection to cloud-based workspaces, integrating seamlessly with productivity tools.</li></ul><p><b>Marketing and Growth</b></p><ul><li>Current Growth: Organic growth through file-sharing communities, particularly in South East Asia.</li><li>Expand into US/European markets.</li><li>Market to new communities and productivity tool users via second platfrom.</li><li>&nbsp;Develop additional premium features.&nbsp;</li><li>Optimize ad revenue.</li></ul><p><b>Revenue and Expenses</b></p><ul><li>Annual Revenue: $2,000 (Ad revenue + premium subscriptions).</li><li>Monthly Expenses: $45 (VPS hosting: $35/month, IPStack: $10/month).</li><li>Profit Margin: 75%.</li></ul><p><b>Startup Assets</b></p><ul><li>Established brand since 2013.</li><li>User base: 37,700+ registered users and 110,000+ protected links.</li><li>Active Google AdSense account and premium subscription system.</li><li>Modernized codebase and scalable infrastructure.</li><li>Complementary second project targeting productivity software users.</li></ul><p><b>Summary</b></p><p>Our bundle offers a proven business model with 10+ years of success and recent updates for scalability. With minimal operational requirements and clear growth opportunities through geographic expansion, targeted marketing, premium features, and ad optimization, the platform is primed for revenue growth. This dual offering uniquely addresses both secure file-sharing and productivity tool integration, making it an attractive acquisition for buyers seeking an established, automated, and scalable business with significant potential.</p></br>✅ $2,000 in ARR✅ 37,700 customers✅ Business model: SaaS+Ads✅ Built with Node.js, Laravel, MySQL

$2,000

Annual Revenue

37,700

Number of Customers

Expenses

Server hosting (VPS) - $ 35 p.m; IPStack (localization sevice) - $10 p\/m.

Business Model

Business Model: SaaS (Software as a Service) with revenue from advertisements and premium subscriptions. Pricing: Free access with ad-supported usage, and premium features available via subscription.

Target Audience

Developers, marketers, content creators, professionals, file-sharing enthusiasts

Asking Price Reasoning

The projct was previously acquired and has been running for years. The users are highly engaged and the running process is mostly running on autopilot.

Reason for Selling

The founder is focusing on other projects.

Growth Opportunity

Growth opportunities include expanding to US and European markets, adding new features, launching a mobile app, and using SEO and marketing to boost visibility and revenue.

30 days free support from seller

Competitors

WeTransfer: Offers free and premium file-sharing services. Dropbox: Provides file storage with limited link protection and sharing features. Google Drive: Offers built-in file-sharing but lacks advanced access tracking and security features.

Tech Stack

Node.js, Laravel, MySQL.

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Main Metrics
$2,000
ARR
37,700
Customers
2013
Launched

$18,000

Asking Price
Already Sold
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Main Metrics
$2,000
ARR
37,700
Customers
2013
Launched