How I built a complete SaaS platform that generates smart forms using OpenAI, handles payments with Stripe, and serves thousands of users.

Creating a SaaS platform that democratizes form building through AI
Traditional form builders require users to manually drag and drop fields, configure logic, and design layouts. This process is time-consuming and often results in poorly structured forms. Small businesses and entrepreneurs needed a way to create professional forms quickly without technical expertise.
Under 5 seconds from prompt to preview
500+ users in first 3 months
15% trial-to-paid conversion
A comprehensive SaaS platform powered by AI and modern web technologies
Users describe their needs in plain English, and GPT-4 generates structured forms with appropriate field types, validation rules, and logical flow.
Track form submissions, conversion rates, device types, and user engagement with detailed analytics dashboard.
Stripe-powered billing system with multiple pricing tiers, automatic renewals, and usage tracking.
End-to-end encryption, secure password hashing, and GDPR-compliant data handling with export capabilities.
Key code implementations and architectural decisions
// AI Form Generation Logic
class FormAIGenerator {
private $openai_api_key;
private $client;
public function __construct($api_key) {
$this->openai_api_key = $api_key;
$this->client = new GuzzleHttp\Client();
}
public function generateForm($prompt, $user_preferences = []) {
$system_prompt = "You are a form builder assistant. Generate a JSON structure
for a form based on the user's description. Include field types,
validation rules, and logical grouping.";
$response = $this->client->post('https://api.openai.com/v1/chat/completions', [
'headers' => [
'Authorization' => 'Bearer ' . $this->openai_api_key,
'Content-Type' => 'application/json',
],
'json' => [
'model' => 'gpt-4',
'messages' => [
['role' => 'system', 'content' => $system_prompt],
['role' => 'user', 'content' => $prompt]
],
'max_tokens' => 1000,
'temperature' => 0.7
]
]);
return $this->processAIResponse($response->getBody());
}
private function processAIResponse($response_body) {
$data = json_decode($response_body, true);
$form_structure = json_decode($data['choices'][0]['message']['content'], true);
// Validate and sanitize the AI-generated structure
return $this->validateFormStructure($form_structure);
}
}
// Subscription Management
class SubscriptionManager {
private $stripe;
public function __construct() {
\Stripe\Stripe::setApiKey(STRIPE_SECRET_KEY);
$this->stripe = new \Stripe\StripeClient(STRIPE_SECRET_KEY);
}
public function createSubscription($customer_id, $price_id) {
try {
$subscription = $this->stripe->subscriptions->create([
'customer' => $customer_id,
'items' => [['price' => $price_id]],
'payment_behavior' => 'default_incomplete',
'payment_settings' => ['save_default_payment_method' => 'on_subscription'],
'expand' => ['latest_invoice.payment_intent'],
]);
return [
'subscription_id' => $subscription->id,
'client_secret' => $subscription->latest_invoice->payment_intent->client_secret,
'status' => $subscription->status
];
} catch (\Stripe\Exception\CardException $e) {
return ['error' => $e->getError()->message];
}
}
public function handleWebhook($payload, $sig_header) {
$event = \Stripe\Webhook::constructEvent($payload, $sig_header, STRIPE_WEBHOOK_SECRET);
switch ($event['type']) {
case 'invoice.payment_succeeded':
$this->updateSubscriptionStatus($event['data']['object']);
break;
case 'customer.subscription.deleted':
$this->cancelSubscription($event['data']['object']);
break;
}
}
}
// Frontend JavaScript for live form generation
class FormPreview {
constructor() {
this.previewContainer = document.getElementById('form-preview');
this.promptInput = document.getElementById('form-prompt');
this.setupEventListeners();
}
setupEventListeners() {
document.getElementById('generate-btn').addEventListener('click', () => {
this.generateForm();
});
this.promptInput.addEventListener('input', () => {
this.debounceGeneration();
});
}
async generateForm() {
const prompt = this.promptInput.value.trim();
if (!prompt) return;
this.showLoading();
try {
const response = await fetch('/api/generate-form', {
method: 'POST',
headers: {
'Content-Type': 'application/json',
'X-CSRF-Token': document.querySelector('meta[name="csrf-token"]').content
},
body: JSON.stringify({ prompt: prompt })
});
const result = await response.json();
if (result.success) {
this.renderForm(result.form_structure);
this.trackGeneration(prompt, result.form_id);
} else {
this.showError(result.error);
}
} catch (error) {
this.showError('Failed to generate form. Please try again.');
}
}
renderForm(formStructure) {
let html = '';
this.previewContainer.innerHTML = html;
}
}
Measurable outcomes and business impact
Active Users
Avg. Generation Time
Trial Conversion Rate
Uptime
"Formly.Pro saved me hours of work. I just described what I needed, and it created a perfect client intake form in seconds. The AI really understands what makes a good form."— Sarah M., Digital Marketing Agency Owner
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