Ask HN: Are you making money from LLMs? How?
14 points by kordlessagain 3 days ago | 20 comments
I'm curious about the practical applications of large language models (LLMs) that are actually generating revenue. If you've successfully monetized an LLM-based product or service:
What does your product/service do?
How did you develop and launch it?
Which LLM(s) are you using (e.g. GPT-4, Claude, open source models)?
What's your revenue model?
How much are you making (if you want to share, ballpark figures are fine)?
What challenges have you faced?
Any advice for others looking to enter this space?
I'm particularly interested in hearing about niche or unexpected applications, not just the obvious chatbots and writing assistants. Also curious about solo founders or small teams, not just well-funded startups.Thanks for sharing your experiences!
mergisi 2 days ago | next |
I’ve built https://ai2sql.io/ , an AI-powered tool that converts natural language into SQL queries, which has reached $9K MRR. We use GPT-4 for the core functionality and launched by focusing on a niche: automating SQL generation for non-technical users. Our revenue model is subscription-based with tiered pricing for different levels of query complexity and usage.
Challenges included refining the accuracy of generated queries and handling edge cases for diverse databases. My advice: start small with a specific problem LLMs can solve, iterate based on user feedback, and focus on delivering tangible value in your niche.