STACK FREELANCE DEV

AI no-code MVP

For solos, indie hackers, or consultants shipping an MVP, site, and business logic without stacking 4 no-code tools.

02 — TOOLS

The stack map.

A stack is not read tool by tool. It is read as work blocks: produce, validate, deliver, get paid.

AI / assistance

Speed up work without multiplying redundant copilots.

No mandatory core here. These become useful based on your workflow.

Add-ons

Lovable

Other steps

Useful tools that complete the workflow.

Core: Bolt.new + Vercel. Add-ons based on your actual use.

Core

Bolt.new

Vercel

03 — BUDGET

$29/month, when the core stack earns its keep.

$0–17/moTestingFree plans + one paid tool maximum.

≈$29/moShipping regularlyThe core stack is used every week.

$93–116/moTime to auditCheck for AI, CRM, project or automation overlaps.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Do you have a mockup (even on paper) before starting to prompt in the builder?

No → you will spend 40% of the time fixing UI decisions you could have locked down in 20 minutes of wireframing. Figma + a few frames = 10× more precise prompt.

Does your MVP need authentication, payment, and database from day one?

Yes → Lovable + Supabase + Stripe covers this without backend code. No → start with a landing page + Tally form. Validate interest before building logic.

Do you plan to take over the generated code and maintain it yourself?

Yes → Lovable generates structured React/Tailwind/shadcn. Bolt often generates harder-to-maintain code. Choose based on what you plan to do after the MVP.

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