Ship a browser extension from idea to Chrome Web Store. Development tools, hosting, payments, and distribution - covered.
VS Code
Stripe
NotionFramework, editor, backend, payments, management.
The browser extension framework that makes development feel modern. React, Vue, or Svelte support, hot reload, and built-in messaging between content scripts, background, and popup.
Vite-powered framework
Next-gen extension framework built on Vite. Auto-imports, file-based entrypoints, and cross-browser support. Free and open source. Best for developers who prefer Vite's speed.
No framework overhead
Build directly with the Chrome Extensions API. Zero dependencies, smallest bundle size, full control. Best for simple extensions or developers who want to learn the raw APIs.
Free - Python's battle-tested web framework. Batteries included, admin panel free. If P...
Python's battle-tested web framework. Batteries included, admin panel free. If Python is your language, this is your framework. Try Django →
Free - Python API framework that's absurdly fast. Auto-generates docs, async by default...
Python API framework that's absurdly fast. Auto-generates docs, async by default, type-safe. The modern Python backend. Try FastAPI →
Free - PHP's crown jewel. Elegant syntax, incredible ecosystem, and yes - PHP in 2026 i...
PHP's crown jewel. Elegant syntax, incredible ecosystem, and yes - PHP in 2026 is actually good. Forge + Vapor seal the deal. Try Laravel →
Free - The OG startup framework. Convention over configuration. Ship an MVP in a weeken...
The OG startup framework. Convention over configuration. Ship an MVP in a weekend, scale it for years. Still cooking. Try Ruby on Rails →
Free - Python micro-framework. Minimal, flexible, no opinions. When Django is too much ...
Python micro-framework. Minimal, flexible, no opinions. When Django is too much and you want to build from scratch. Try Flask →
The editor most extension developers use. Built-in Chrome DevTools integration, extension debugging, and a massive plugin ecosystem for every language and framework.
AI-powered coding
VS Code fork with built-in AI pair programming. Chat with your codebase, generate code, and debug faster. $20/mo. Best for solo developers who want an AI co-pilot.
Full IDE features
JetBrains' JavaScript IDE with advanced refactoring, debugging, and testing tools. $7.90/mo. Best for developers who want a fully-featured IDE out of the box.
Free - Free AI code completion. Works in 70+ languages, every major IDE. Copilot altern...
Free AI code completion. Works in 70+ languages, every major IDE. Copilot alternative that costs nothing. Try Codeium →
Free - AI pair programming in your terminal. Git-aware, edits files directly, explains ...
AI pair programming in your terminal. Git-aware, edits files directly, explains changes. CLI purist's Cursor. Try Aider →
Freemium - Sourcegraph's AI coding assistant. Understands your entire codebase, not just th...
Sourcegraph's AI coding assistant. Understands your entire codebase, not just the open file. Enterprise-grade context. Try Cody →
Paid - Anthropic's CLI coding agent. Plans, edits, tests, and commits - all from your t...
Anthropic's CLI coding agent. Plans, edits, tests, and commits - all from your terminal. The agentic future is here. Try Claude Code →
Free - AI-powered snippet manager. Saves, organises, and enriches your code snippets wi...
AI-powered snippet manager. Saves, organises, and enriches your code snippets with context. Never lose that util function again. Try Pieces →
Auth, database, and storage in one platform. Real-time subscriptions for syncing extension state across devices. Row-level security keeps user data safe without writing backend code.
Google ecosystem
Auth, Firestore, Cloud Functions, and hosting. Deep integration with Google services. Generous free tier. Best if you already use Google Cloud or want Firebase Auth simplicity.
Real-time backend
Reactive database with automatic syncing. TypeScript-first with server functions. Free tier. Best for extensions that need instant real-time data updates across users.
Freemium - In-memory data store that's fast beyond reason. Caching, sessions, queues, pub/s...
In-memory data store that's fast beyond reason. Caching, sessions, queues, pub/sub - the Swiss army knife of backend infra. Try Redis →
Free - TypeScript ORM that feels like writing SQL. Lightweight, fast, zero overhead. Pr...
TypeScript ORM that feels like writing SQL. Lightweight, fast, zero overhead. Prisma got too heavy, Drizzle kept it lean. Try Drizzle ORM →
Free - Type-safe database toolkit for Node.js. Schema-first, auto-generated client, mig...
Type-safe database toolkit for Node.js. Schema-first, auto-generated client, migrations. The default ORM for good reason. Try Prisma →
Freemium - Serverless document database with built-in auth and GraphQL. Zero ops, scales au...
Serverless document database with built-in auth and GraphQL. Zero ops, scales automatically. Niche but powerful. Try Fauna →
Free - Graph-relational database that's actually developer-friendly. EdgeQL is what SQL...
Graph-relational database that's actually developer-friendly. EdgeQL is what SQL wishes it was. Niche but brilliant. Try EdgeDB →
Freemium - Passwordless auth done right. Magic links, OTPs, OAuth, biometrics. Clean SDKs, ...
Passwordless auth done right. Magic links, OTPs, OAuth, biometrics. Clean SDKs, generous free tier. Clerk competitor. Try Stytch →
Free - Open-source passkey authentication. WebAuthn-first, FIDO2 compliant. The passwor...
Open-source passkey authentication. WebAuthn-first, FIDO2 compliant. The password is dead, Hanko is the funeral director. Try Hanko →
Freemium - Enterprise SSO and directory sync. When your SaaS lands that first enterprise cu...
Enterprise SSO and directory sync. When your SaaS lands that first enterprise customer and they need SAML/SCIM. Try WorkOS →
Freemium - Auth and user management with feature flags baked in. Australian-made, developer...
Auth and user management with feature flags baked in. Australian-made, developer-friendly, and growing fast. Try Kinde →
Free - Google's auth service. Dead simple setup, tons of providers, free tier handles m...
Google's auth service. Dead simple setup, tons of providers, free tier handles most startups. The easy button. Try Firebase Auth →
Ship a Chrome extension with user auth, cloud storage, and payments
VS Code
GitHub
Supabase
Stripe
Vercel
Scaffold extension with manifest.json and popup
Build the core feature in content and background scripts
Set up Supabase for user data and auth
Add Stripe for premium features
Create landing page on Vercel and publish to Chrome Web Store
Every tool pre-configured, setup order mapped out, integrations documented. Skip weeks of research.
Your extension idea deserves to ship. Start building today.
