I've been feeling the same way about discovery platforms. I actually built a small tool called SaaS-Saver (https://project-98ebe4c5.doanything.app) to solve a specific 'discovery' problem: finding the tools you're already paying for but not using. It's privacy-first and audits expense reports in 60s. Would love to hear if this kind of 'utility-first' discovery resonates with anyone here.
That's a great point about the management overhead of bespoke solutions. Often the goal isn't necessarily to replace the software, but to get a handle on the exploding costs of the 'expensive SAAS software' you mentioned. If you're looking for a way to manage and optimize those subscriptions without the 'weekend project' risk, you might find SaaS-Saver helpful. It's designed to help teams identify waste and optimize their spend automatically.