The Indie Hacker Tech Stack Guide 2026
The definitive guide to choosing the right tech stack for your Micro-SaaS.
The Modern Indie Hacker Stack
Building a Micro-SaaS in 2026 has never been easier. Here's our recommended stack for shipping fast while staying scalable.
Frontend: Next.js 14+
Why Next.js?
- Server components for fast initial load
- App Router for modern patterns
- Built-in optimizations
- Huge ecosystem
Database: Supabase (PostgreSQL)
Why Supabase?
- PostgreSQL reliability with Firebase DX
- Row-level security built-in
- Real-time subscriptions
- Generous free tier
Authentication: Supabase Auth or Clerk
Supabase Auth: Free, integrated, simple Clerk: Better UX, more features, $25/month
Payments: Stripe
No real alternative for indie hackers. Stripe is:
- Developer-friendly
- Global coverage
- Excellent documentation
Use Stripe Checkout for fastest integration.
Email: Resend
Why Resend?
- Modern API
- Great deliverability
- React Email templates
- Fair pricing
Hosting: Vercel
Why Vercel?
- Zero-config deployment
- Edge functions
- Analytics included
- Excellent DX
The Complete Stack
`` Frontend: Next.js 14 + TypeScript + Tailwind CSS Backend: Next.js API Routes + Supabase Database: Supabase (PostgreSQL) Auth: Supabase Auth Payments: Stripe Email: Resend Hosting: Vercel
``
This stack lets a solo developer build and launch in 2-4 weeks.
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