TuniPayHub (.com available)

Stripe-like API for Tunisian devs to accept global payments instantly

Score: 8.2/10TNMedium BuildReady to Spawn
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The Opportunity

Problem

Tunisian gaming startups struggle to integrate Stripe or PayPal due to regulatory restrictions and high fees, blocking revenue from global app stores.

Solution

TuniPayHub aggregates Tunisian payment service providers like Flouci and Paymee into a simple REST API, bypassing regulatory hurdles and high fees. Tunisian gaming startups integrate it via SDKs for mobile apps, handling global card payments with automatic forex conversion and local settlements. Get paid in TND without Stripe or PayPal restrictions.

Target Audience

Tunisian gaming startups developing mobile apps for global distribution

Differentiator

Pre-built SDKs optimized for Unity and Godot game engines used by 80% of Tunisian mobile devs

Brand Voice

professional

Features

API Key Dashboard

must-have12h

Generate and manage API keys for projects with usage analytics

Payment Intent Creation

must-have20h

Create one-time and recurring payments via REST API

Webhook Handling

must-have15h

Secure webhooks for payment confirmations and disputes

Game SDK Integration

must-have25h

Unity/Godot plugins for in-app purchases

Payout Dashboard

must-have18h

Track settlements to local Tunisian banks

Fraud Detection

nice-to-have20h

Basic ML-based fraud scoring

Multi-Currency UI

nice-to-have15h

Customer-facing checkout in 10+ languages

Custom Branding

nice-to-have12h

White-label checkout pages

Total Build Time: 137 hours

Database Schema

projects

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
user_iduuidNo
nametextNo
api_keytextNo
created_attimestampNo

Relationships:

  • user_id -> auth.users(id)

payments

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
project_iduuidNo
amountintNo
statustextNo
created_attimestampNo

Relationships:

  • project_id -> projects(id)

payouts

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
user_iduuidNo
amount_tndintNo
statustextNo
bank_detailstextNo

Relationships:

  • user_id -> auth.users(id)

API Endpoints

POST
/api/projects

Create new project

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/payments/intent

Create payment intent

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/webhooks/payments

Handle PSP webhooks

GET
/api/payouts

List user payouts

🔒 Auth Required
GET
/api/analytics

Project payment stats

🔒 Auth Required

Tech Stack

Frontend
Next.js 14 + Tailwind + shadcn/ui
Backend
Next.js API routes
Database
Supabase Postgres
Auth
Supabase Auth
Payments
Paddle
Hosting
Vercel
Additional Tools
Resend emailsVercel Cron

Build Timeline

Week 1: Auth + Dashboard

40h
  • User signup/login
  • Projects CRUD

Week 2: Payments Core

45h
  • Payment API
  • Mock PSP integration

Week 3: SDKs + Webhooks

50h
  • Unity plugin
  • Webhook endpoint

Week 4: Payouts + Analytics

40h
  • Payout dashboard
  • Basic charts

Week 5: Polish + Testing

35h
  • E2E tests
  • Real PSP integration

Week 6: Launch Prep

30h
  • Landing page
  • Docs
Total Timeline: 6 weeks • 260 hours

Pricing Tiers

Free

$0/mo

No SDKs

  • 1 project
  • 100 payments/mo

Pro

$7/mo

Standard support

  • Unlimited projects
  • 10k payments/mo
  • SDKs

Enterprise

$49/mo

Unlimited

  • All Pro + Priority support
  • Custom integrations

Revenue Projections

MonthUsersConversionMRRARR
Month 11002%$14$168
Month 68005%$280$3,360

Unit Economics

$8
CAC
$250
LTV
4%
Churn
92%
Margin
LTV:CAC Ratio: 31.3xExcellent!

Landing Page Copy

Accept Global Payments in Tunisia Without Stripe Headaches

Simple API + SDKs for your mobile games. Compliant, low-fee, instant local payouts.

Feature Highlights

Unity/Godot ready
Flouci/Paymee powered
Zero setup fees
Real-time dashboard

Social Proof (Placeholders)

"'Finally monetizing globally!' - Tunisian Game Studio"
"'Saved us 15% on fees.' - Indie Dev"

First Three Customers

DM 20 Tunisian gaming founders on LinkedIn from recent app releases; offer free Pro tier for feedback; post in 'Tunisian Developers' FB group with demo video.

Launch Channels

Product HuntIndie Hackersr/SaaSTunisian Tech FB Groups

SEO Keywords

tunisia stripe alternativetunisian payment gateway apimobile game payments tunisia

Competitive Analysis

Transaction fees only
Strength

Local compliance

Weakness

No developer-friendly API

Our Advantage

Game-focused SDKs + dashboard

Paymee

paymee.tn
Custom enterprise
Strength

Reliable local

Weakness

High minimums, no global cards

Our Advantage

Global acceptance + easy integration

🏰 Moat Strategy

Exclusive partnerships with Tunisian PSPs + game engine SDKs creating switching costs

⏰ Why Now?

Mobile gaming boom in MENA with 50k+ Tunisian devs facing app store payout delays

Risks & Mitigation

legalmedium severity

PSP partnership changes

Mitigation

Multi-PSP support from day 1

technicallow severity

Webhook failures

Mitigation

Retries + monitoring

marketmedium severity

Low adoption

Mitigation

Free tier + targeted outreach

Validation Roadmap

pre-build7 days

Survey 50 Tunisian devs

Success: 20+ express interest

mvp42 days

Beta with 5 users

Success: $100 MRR

launch14 days

PH launch

Success: 200 signups

Pivot Options

  • Expand to Algeria/Morocco gateways
  • General ecomm API
  • Affiliate payout tool

Quick Stats

Build Time
260h
Target MRR (6 mo)
$1,000
Market Size
$5.0M
Features
8
Database Tables
3
API Endpoints
5