Comment by ManicInventor

Another angle that works well when you have zero budget is partnering with small creators who already talk to your target audience. Not big influencers, micro-creators with a few thousand very engaged followers.

If you offer a simple performance-based deal (e.g., a small reward for each signup or free premium access for their audience), many will happily try your tool because there's no upfront cost for them. Give them a short demo, a clear value story, and a unique link so they can track referrals.

A single well‑matched micro-influencer can easily get you your first 100 real users. It could be a fastest ways to get distribution without spending money.