The Stack We Actually Recommend
After watching dozens of startups burn time on over-engineered setups, we put together a shortlist of technologies that consistently deliver — fast to ship, easy to scale, and backed by communities that won't disappear overnight.
There's no single perfect stack. But there are smart defaults. The tools below represent a pragmatic foundation for most modern startup products, whether you're building a SaaS platform, a marketplace, or a consumer app.
Frontend
- React — battle-tested, massive ecosystem, works well with any backend
- Next.js — routing, SSR, and deployment baked in; great for SEO-sensitive products
- Tailwind CSS — utility-first styling that keeps your codebase lean
Backend & Data
- Node.js / TypeScript — shared language across the stack reduces context switching
- PostgreSQL — reliable, relational, and surprisingly flexible with JSONB
- Supabase or Firebase — managed backends that let small teams move fast
Infrastructure
- Vercel or Railway — zero-config deployments for early-stage products
- AWS or GCP — when you need more control and are ready to invest in ops
Need help choosing what fits your specific product? Let's talk it through.