Pieter Levels · Nomad List & Remote OK Stack
The most public stack on the internet. Plain PHP, single server, no framework.
The Stack
Why This Stack Works
Levels has shipped a series of multi-million dollar products on a stack many engineers consider obsolete. The lesson: distribution and product judgement matter more than your framework. By avoiding modern complexity he can debug, deploy, and pivot faster than teams of ten.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Pieter Levels · Nomad List & Remote OK stack cost per month?
The Pieter Levels · Nomad List & Remote OK stack costs approximately $50 per month. This includes DigitalOcean, Stripe, Cloudflare, GitHub, Mailgun. Many of these tools have free tiers, so your actual cost may be lower when starting out.
What tools are included in the Pieter Levels · Nomad List & Remote OK stack?
The Pieter Levels · Nomad List & Remote OK stack includes 5 tools: DigitalOcean (Hosting (single VPS)), Stripe (Payments), Cloudflare (CDN + DDoS), GitHub (Code hosting), Mailgun (Transactional email). 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 Pieter Levels · Nomad List & Remote OK stack?
Solo founders who want to study what extreme simplicity looks like at multi-million ARR scale.
When should I NOT use the Pieter Levels · Nomad List & Remote OK stack?
You have collaborators, want type safety, or need modern DX. This stack is optimized for one person who knows it cold.
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.