The stack
Recommended tools to build your business
The tools we point to across the catalog, the actual stack solo founders use to ship, sell, market, and operate in 2026. Picked for fit and value, not because they paid us (some are partner links that help fund the site).
Build
Ship the thing, code, automation, websites.
Bolt.new
Visit ↗StackBlitz's AI app builder, prompt → working full-stack web app in your browser. Great for fast prototypes and proof-of-concepts.
Business ideas you can launch with Bolt.new
Sell
Take money: storefronts, payments, checkout.
Market
Find and reach customers, email, outreach, audience.
Kit (ConvertKit)
Visit ↗Creator-friendly email marketing with strong automation. The original creator-economy email tool.
Business ideas you can launch with Kit (ConvertKit)
Operate
Run the business, docs, CRM, books, ops.
DealCheck
Visit ↗Real-estate deal underwriting calculator, used by indie REI investors to vet rentals and flips fast.
Business ideas you can launch with DealCheck
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