Tools

What we'd actually use to build a small SaaS. No paid placements; affiliate links, if ever added, will be disclosed.

AI App Builders

Browser-based AI builder that creates, hosts and connects a backend for full-stack web apps.

Best starting point for non-technical founders.

AI Code Editors

AI-first code editor for developers working in an existing codebase.

For builders who already write code.

Payments

Payments, subscriptions and invoicing infrastructure.

Default choice for subscription billing.

Payments

Merchant of record handling payments and sales tax globally.

Good when you want tax compliance handled for you.

Analytics

Lightweight, privacy-friendly website analytics.

Simple analytics without cookie banners.

Developer-focused transactional email API.

Clean option for product emails.

Design

Collaborative interface design and prototyping.

Optional — sketch on paper first.

Forms

Form builder useful for interviews, waitlists and pre-orders.

Ideal for validation sprints.