Next.js + Supabase
for indie hackers.
Next.js + Supabase is the modern open-source full-stack default. PostgreSQL with auth, storage, and realtime — paired with the most mature React framework. For indie hackers: Lean ops, generous free tiers, single-developer friendly. Best AHA: row-level security replaces a backend.
This stack, applied to you.
For indie hackers, Next.js + Supabase is the canonical solo-builder stack — production-ready in days, generous free tiers, and one-person operability. The killer feature is Supabase's row-level security: a one-person team can ship multi-tenant SaaS with strong data isolation in a weekend, no separate backend to maintain. Auth, database, storage, edge functions all from one platform. Most indie SaaS launches in 2026 use this stack.
indie hackers-specific gotchas
- RLS policies need careful design from day one
- Supabase free tier pauses if inactive for a week — set up keepalive
- Edge functions vs Vercel routes: pick deliberately per use case
- Realtime subscriptions can drain free-tier limits at scale
- Backups are paid feature — set up at first paying customer
A solo founder ships a $19/month SaaS with Next.js + Supabase in 4 weekends. Auth, database, storage, dashboard, and billing (via Stripe) all wired up. Total cost: ~$0/month for first 100 users.
Common indie hackers questions.
How does this stack scale past 1k paying users?
Comfortably. Supabase scales to 100k+ users on Pro tier; past that, you upgrade compute.
When should I upgrade to Team tier?
When you need point-in-time recovery, more storage, or compliance guarantees (SOC 2 inheritance).
We've shipped this.
Default stack for most SaaS clients. Used on 8+ Vedwix projects. If you're a indie hackers shipping on this stack, we can save you a quarter.
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