Best Indie Hacker Tech Stack in 2025
The lean stack for making money on the internet. Every tool chosen for maximum ROI and minimal monthly spend until revenue justifies more.
AI-powered code editor
VS Code fork with built-in AI. Understands your entire codebase and writes code in context.
Open source Firebase alternative
Postgres database, auth, storage, and realtime subscriptions. Open source and self-hostable.
Frontend cloud platform
Deploy frontend apps instantly. Best-in-class DX for Next.js, React, and modern frameworks.
Payments for indie hackers
The go-to Merchant of Record for indie hackers and small SaaS products. Simple setup, handles tax compliance, and great for digital products.
Open source product analytics
Self-hostable analytics, feature flags, session recordings, and A/B testing in one platform.
Email and SMS marketing
Email, SMS, and WhatsApp marketing in one platform. Generous free tier with no contact limits.
All-in-one workspace
Docs, databases, wikis, and project management in one tool. Highly flexible and extensible.
Design for everyone
Drag-and-drop design tool for non-designers. Thousands of templates for social, print, and web.
Frequently Asked Questions
What payment processor should indie hackers use?
Lemon Squeezy is the go-to for indie hackers — it acts as Merchant of Record (handles VAT globally), has no monthly fee, and is built for digital products and subscriptions.
How much does an indie hacker stack cost?
This entire stack can run for $0-30/month at early stages. Lemon Squeezy and Supabase are free until you have meaningful revenue. Vercel and Brevo have excellent free tiers.
What's the best database for indie hackers?
Supabase — free Postgres with auth built in. You never need to worry about database infrastructure until you're making thousands of dollars per month.
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