Micro-SaaS Stack
Operate one recurring workflow without hidden manual work.
Work backward from the outcome
Operate one recurring workflow without hidden manual work
1. Prepare a realistic example
Define the small job your product owns and what happens when it cannot complete it. Create representative inputs with empty and invalid values.
2. Define the handoffs
Keep subscription state, task execution and customer support references linked. Record retries and completion rather than inferring success from request acceptance.
3. Rehearse the exceptions
Test renewal, cancellation, a failed background job and duplicate execution. Confirm the customer can tell whether their task succeeded.
4. Budget and keep an exit
Model hosting, database, scheduled jobs, email and support at several usage levels. Do not assume free tiers scale together.
Keep a recoverable database export and a way to stop scheduled work before switching providers or closing the product.
Use a costed reference configuration · Calculate your selected plans · Write the brief in Plan
The Stack
Why consider these roles
Keep subscription state, task execution and customer support references linked. Record retries and completion rather than inferring success from request acceptance.
Test renewal, cancellation, a failed background job and duplicate execution. Confirm the customer can tell whether their task succeeded.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Micro-SaaS stack cost per month?
Quote the selected plans, required features, seats and usage. Include payment fees, hosting, tax and maintenance; a free trial does not establish a free commercial deployment.
What tools are included in the Micro-SaaS stack?
The candidate list includes Astro (Marketing Site), Supabase (Backend), Vercel (Hosting), Stripe (Subscriptions), Plausible (Analytics). These are roles to assess, not verified integrations or a current company configuration.
Who should use the Micro-SaaS stack?
People evaluating the micro-saas workflow who can validate the selected plans, integrations and operational responsibilities.
When should I NOT use the Micro-SaaS stack?
A required feature, data handling condition, integration or recovery path has not been verified. Keep the trial small or choose an alternative until the blocker is resolved.
Can I swap tools in this stack?
Yes. Keep the required job and acceptance checks, then compare alternatives for that role. Validate the integration and export path before committing.