Curated stack · 8 tools

The zero-budget founders stack

Run a complete early-stage startup on $0/month. Every tool here has a generous free tier that won't embarrass you in front of investors.

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In this stack

NotionDocs & wiki

LinearIssue tracking

LoopsEmail

LoomAsync video

Cal.comScheduling

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8hand-picked tools

0verified deals

$0to start most of them

Why this stack

You do not need a funded budget to run a serious early-stage company. This stack pairs the tools founders actually reach for first — docs, issue tracking, email, demos, scheduling, hosting, a database and design — and every one of them ships a free tier good enough to build a real product on.

The idea isn't to use free tools forever. It's to prove the business before you pay, then upgrade the two or three that matter once you have traction (or investors).

Best for: Pre-seed founders and solo builders who want a credible stack for $0.

The full stack

The 8 tools, and why they're in

NotionDocs & wikiDocs, wiki and lightweight databases — the free plan covers a small team's knowledge base and specs.Visit

LinearIssue trackingFast, opinionated issue tracking and project management that engineers actually enjoy using.Visit

LoopsEmailSimple, modern email for startups — onboarding sequences and product updates without the bloat.Visit

LoomAsync videoAsync video messages for demos, bug reports and updates — free plan covers everyday use.Visit

Cal.comSchedulingOpen-source scheduling — share a link, take meetings, self-host if you want to.Visit

VercelHostingDeploy your frontend in minutes with a generous free hobby tier and instant previews.Visit

SupabaseDatabase & authPostgres database, auth and storage with a free tier — an open-source Firebase alternative.Visit

FigmaDesignCollaborative design and prototyping, free for small teams and solo designers.Visit

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