Your micro-SaaS toolkit
Framework, database, hosting, payments, email. That is it.
Server components for fast page loads, API routes for your backend, and App Router for clean architecture. The fastest path from idea to production for solo founders.
Less boilerplate, faster dev speed
Write less code for the same result. Svelte compiles away the framework overhead. Smaller community but genuinely faster to build with once you learn it.
If you prefer Vue over React
Same idea as Next.js but for the Vue ecosystem. Great DX, auto-imports, and a strong module system. Better if you already know Vue.
Batteries-included PHP framework
Auth, queues, email, payments (Cashier), and admin panels built in. Fastest to a full-featured SaaS if you know PHP. Huge community of solo founders.
Postgres database, authentication, file storage, and edge functions in one dashboard. RLS for multi-tenant data isolation. The fastest way to add a backend to your micro-SaaS.
Best auth UX, drop-in components
Pre-built sign-in/sign-up components that look professional. User management dashboard. Better if auth is a core part of your product UX.
Real-time database with zero config
Reactive queries that update the UI automatically. TypeScript-first. Better for products that need real-time collaboration or live data.
SQLite at the edge, crazy fast
Embedded replicas for sub-millisecond reads. Built on libSQL. Perfect for read-heavy micro-SaaS products. Generous free tier.
Deploy your Next.js app in seconds. Free SSL, custom domains, edge functions, and analytics. The free tier handles thousands of users. Scale when you have revenue.
Better for backend-heavy SaaS
No function timeouts. Run background jobs, cron tasks, and long-running processes. Better if your SaaS needs persistent server processes.
Self-hosted PaaS, own your infra
Open-source Vercel/Netlify alternative. Deploy to your own VPS. $5/mo on Hetzner beats $20/mo on Vercel Pro. More control, more work.
Merchant of record means they handle VAT, sales tax, and compliance globally. You focus on building. Subscriptions, one-time payments, and license keys for software products.
Lower fees, more control
2.9% + 30c vs 5% + 50c. You handle tax compliance yourself (or use Stripe Tax). Better margins at scale but more work to set up and maintain.
Enterprise merchant of record
Same MoR concept as Lemon Squeezy but more mature. Better for B2B SaaS. Revenue delivery, invoicing, and tax handled. Higher volume discounts.
Welcome emails, password resets, billing alerts, and feature announcements. React Email templates so your transactional emails look as good as your product.
Marketing + transactional in one
If you want drip campaigns, product updates, and transactional email in a single tool. Built for SaaS. Cleaner than Mailchimp, simpler than Customer.io.
Open-source Resend alternative
Self-hostable transactional email with a clean dashboard. Free if you host it yourself. Good for founders who want to own their email infrastructure.
Get the full launch checklist
Every tool pre-configured, setup order mapped out, integrations documented. Skip weeks of research.
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Stop planning. Start building. Revenue in weeks, not months.