What is App Stack Builder?

App Stack Builder is a free AI-powered tool that helps founders and developers choose the right tech stack for their projects based on budget, app type, team size, and skill level.

What is the best tech stack for SaaS in 2026?

The best tech stack for SaaS in 2026 typically includes Next.js 16 for frontend, Supabase for database and auth, Vercel for hosting, Stripe for payments, and PostHog for analytics. App Stack Builder can generate a personalized recommendation based on your specific budget and requirements.

Is App Stack Builder free to use?

Yes, App Stack Builder is completely free to use. You can generate unlimited tech stack recommendations without any cost.

What types of apps can I build with the recommended stacks?

App Stack Builder supports various app types including SaaS applications, web apps, mobile apps, e-commerce stores, internal tools, and AI/ML products.

How much does a SaaS tech stack cost per month?

A modern SaaS tech stack can cost anywhere from $0-50/month for bootstrapped startups using free tiers, $100-300/month for growth-stage startups, to $500+/month for enterprise-ready infrastructure. App Stack Builder helps you find the best tools within your specific budget.

What is the best tech stack for solo founders?

For solo founders, we recommend Next.js + Vercel (free), Supabase (free tier), Supabase Auth (free), Stripe (pay as you go), and Plausible or PostHog for analytics. This stack can run your entire SaaS for under $50/month.

Can I export my tech stack recommendations?

Yes, you can export your tech stack recommendations as a PDF document or copy them to your clipboard. You can also share a link to your stack with others.

BI & DashboardsFree tier

Hex: Pricing, Features & Alternatives

Name: App Stack Builder
Availability: InStock

Hex sits between a notebook and a BI tool. Analysts work in cells that mix SQL, Python, charts and no-code exploration, then publish the result as an interactive app or dashboard for the rest of the company. The Hex agent writes and edits cells for you and runs on monthly credits per seat.

Community is free with limited credits, 7-day version history and up to 5 published apps. Professional is $36 per editor a month with the Hex agent and 30-day history. Team is $75 per editor a month with unlimited published apps, scheduled runs, alerts and drill-down exploration. Enterprise adds SSO, audit logs, HIPAA, single tenancy and embedding. Bigger compute is billed per minute from $0.32 an hour. As of October 2026.

Hex Pricing Plans (2026)

Plan	Price	Highlights
Community	$0	Limited AI credits · Up to 5 published apps · 7-day version history
Professional	$36 / editor / month	Hex agent with standard credits · 30-day version history · Medium compute included
TeamPopular	$75 / editor / month	Unlimited published apps · Scheduled runs and alerts · Visual exploration and drill-down
Enterprise	Contact sales	SSO, audit logs, HIPAA · Single tenant, BYOK · Embedded analytics

Pricing summary: Free · paid from $36/mo. Always confirm current pricing on the official site.

Key Hex Features

Unlimited published apps
Scheduled runs and alerts
Visual exploration and drill-down

Pros

+SQL, Python and no-code in one notebook
+Publishes analysis as an interactive app
+Strong AI agent for analysts

Cons

−Priced per editor, so it adds up as the team grows
−Built for analysts, not self-serve business users
−No self-hosted option

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Metabase

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Apache Superset

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Hex FAQ

What is Hex used for?⌄

Hex is a bi & dashboards tool. Collaborative data notebooks that mix SQL, Python and no-code cells, with an AI agent, and publish straight to interactive apps and dashboards.

Is Hex free?⌄

Yes — Hex has a free tier you can start with, and paid plans for more usage and features.

How much does Hex cost?⌄

Hex offers a free tier, with paid plans starting at $36/month. Some plans are usage-based (pay-as-you-go).

What are the best Hex alternatives?⌄

Popular Hex alternatives include Metabase, Apache Superset, Google Data Studio. Compare pricing and features on our Hex alternatives page.