Marc Lou · ShipFast & Indie Page Stack
The boilerplate-as-business stack. Next.js, MongoDB, Mailgun, Stripe, deployed on Vercel.
The Stack
Why This Stack Works
Marc built ShipFast by realizing solo founders re-build the same auth/payments/email layer for every project. He sold the boilerplate. The stack itself is the product. The lesson: if you find yourself building the same thing twice, sell it the third time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Marc Lou · ShipFast & Indie Page stack cost per month?
The Marc Lou · ShipFast & Indie Page stack costs approximately $60 per month. This includes Next.js, Vercel, MongoDB, Stripe, Mailgun, AWS S3. Many of these tools have free tiers, so your actual cost may be lower when starting out.
What tools are included in the Marc Lou · ShipFast & Indie Page stack?
The Marc Lou · ShipFast & Indie Page stack includes 6 tools: Next.js (Frontend + API), Vercel (Hosting + Deploy), MongoDB (Database), Stripe (Payments), Mailgun (Transactional Email), AWS S3 (File storage). Each tool was selected for founders based on pricing, ease of use, and integration with the other tools in the stack.
Who should use the Marc Lou · ShipFast & Indie Page stack?
Solo founders building B2C SaaS who want a proven stack to fork from on day one.
When should I NOT use the Marc Lou · ShipFast & Indie Page stack?
You need realtime collaboration features (consider Liveblocks/Convex) or strong relational data integrity (consider Postgres).
Can I swap tools in this stack?
Yes. This stack is a starting point, not a prescription. You can swap any tool for an alternative that fits your needs better. Visit our tool comparison pages to see how different options compare head-to-head.