Minimal SaaS Stack
The minimum set of tools to launch a SaaS product as an indie developer.
For: Indie developers launching their first SaaS product
This is the stack I recommend for indie developers who want to launch fast and keep costs low.
**Why this combination:**
- **Vercel** gives you free hosting with generous limits, automatic HTTPS, and preview deployments. Perfect for Next.js apps.
- **Supabase** replaces the need for separate auth, database, and storage services. The free tier is incredibly generous.
- **Stripe** is the industry standard for payments. Start with their test mode, go live when ready.
- **Resend** handles transactional emails with a modern API. 3,000 free emails/month is plenty for early stage.
Total estimated monthly cost: $0 if you stay within free tiers, scaling to ~$50/month as you grow.