Free guides for budget builders.

Real numbers from real stacks. Every guide is researched, tested, and updated with current pricing. No sponsored recommendations, no fluff.

How to build a SaaS for $100/month

The complete affordable stack for bootstrapped SaaS founders. Hosting, database, auth, email, analytics — everything you need for under $100/mo.

How to build an MVP for $50/month

Minimum viable everything. Get your first 100 users without burning cash on tools you don't need yet.

The Free Stack Guide — run your SaaS for $0/mo

Run your entire SaaS on free tiers until you're scaling. Real examples from a developer who crossed $13k/month with a nearly free stack.

ShipFast vs CheapStack: Which boilerplate should you choose?

A detailed comparison of ShipFast ($249) vs CheapStack ($49-79) for indie developers choosing a SaaS boilerplate. Features, pricing, and value breakdown.

Firebase alternatives for indie devs in 2026: cost comparison

Compare Supabase, Appwrite, and PocketBase as Firebase alternatives. Real pricing, free tiers, and migration difficulty for bootstrapped developers.

Postman alternatives for indie devs: free & open-source API clients

Compare Insomnia, Bruno, Hoppscotch, and Thunder Client as Postman alternatives. Free, open-source, and privacy-focused options for API development.

Intercom alternatives for startups: affordable live chat & support

Compare Crisp, Help Scout, Chatwoot, and Plain as affordable Intercom alternatives for bootstrapped startups and small teams.

GitHub alternatives: Git hosting for indie devs on a budget

Compare GitLab, Gitea, Codeberg, and SourceHut as GitHub alternatives. Self-hosted options, free tiers, and privacy-focused Git hosting.