The $0/month stack to launch an app or blog in 2026
Tue Oct 13 2026 — A researched, free-tier-first stack for shipping a site or app without a monthly bill: hosting, database, auth, email, analytics, and where the limits bite.
Cooking up apps on a budget.
I'm the Engineer Foodie. I research every ingredient before I taste it: hosting, tooling, pricing, launch tactics. Then I write down exactly what it cost and what worked. Practical guides for indie developers and small app studios who want to build, launch and earn without burning cash.