Reviewed 15 Oct 2026
How much does it cost to run a vibe-coded app?
Most of the flat bill is the builder, the database, and the host. Payments and model APIs are usually usage, so a single monthly number that includes them would be a guess. Kritelo does not guess.
That verdict is Kritelo's judgement. The prices are not.
People ask for one number. The honest answer is two columns, hobby and launch, plus a list of fees that are not monthly. Hobby often means free tiers. Launch means the first paid plan we would actually put a small public app on.
A business should not use a host's personal plan. Vercel says Hobby is non-commercial. Framer says its free plan is non-commercial. Those limits are why the launch column exists.
Not researched in the validation report.
SaaS MVP, non-coder
Lovable is a fit for this role. You describe the app in chat and Lovable builds a web app. The docs say you do not need technical knowledge to start.
Supabase is a fit for this role. Supabase is hosted Postgres plus auth, file storage, and APIs. A project can be used as a normal Postgres database.
Vercel is a fit for this role. Vercel hosts Next.js and other web apps, with preview deploys and a global network.
Stripe is a fit for this role. Stripe takes card payments. On standard pricing there is no monthly fee and no setup fee.
| Tool | While you build | At launch |
|---|---|---|
| LovableFree, then Pro, 100 credits | US$0 | US$25 |
| SupabaseFree, then Pro | US$0 | US$25 |
| VercelHobby, then Pro | US$0 | US$20 |
| StripeStandard online cards | Usage | Usage |
SaaS MVP, developer
Cursor is a fit for this role. Cursor is an AI code editor. New subscriptions are sold as part of the X Subscription, which also covers Grok and X.
Supabase is a fit for this role. Supabase is hosted Postgres plus auth, file storage, and APIs. A project can be used as a normal Postgres database.
Vercel is a fit for this role. Vercel hosts Next.js and other web apps, with preview deploys and a global network.
Stripe is a fit for this role. Stripe takes card payments. On standard pricing there is no monthly fee and no setup fee.
| Tool | While you build | At launch |
|---|---|---|
| CursorFree, then Premium | US$0 | US$30 |
| SupabaseFree, then Pro | US$0 | US$25 |
| VercelHobby, then Pro | US$0 | US$20 |
| StripeStandard online cards | Usage | Usage |
Voice app, non-coder
Lovable is a fit for this role. You describe the app in chat and Lovable builds a web app. The docs say you do not need technical knowledge to start.
Supabase is a fit for this role. Supabase is hosted Postgres plus auth, file storage, and APIs. A project can be used as a normal Postgres database.
Vercel is a fit for this role. Vercel hosts Next.js and other web apps, with preview deploys and a global network.
ElevenLabs is a fit for this role. ElevenLabs turns text into speech and covers other audio tools from one credit balance.
| Tool | While you build | At launch |
|---|---|---|
| LovableFree, then Pro, 100 credits | US$0 | US$25 |
| SupabaseFree, then Pro | US$0 | US$25 |
| VercelHobby, then Pro | US$0 | US$20 |
| ElevenLabsFree, then Starter | US$0 | US$6 |
Shopify store
Shopify is a fit for this role. Shopify is a hosted shop: catalogue, checkout, and hosting in one subscription.
| Tool | While you build | At launch |
|---|---|---|
| ShopifyBasic, monthly | US$39 | US$39 |
Landing page, non-coder
Framer is a fit for this role. Framer is a visual site builder with hosting, a CMS, and AI credits on paid plans.
Vercel is a fit for this role. Vercel hosts Next.js and other web apps, with preview deploys and a global network.
| Tool | While you build | At launch |
|---|---|---|
| FramerFree | US$0 | US$0 |
| VercelHobby, then Pro | US$0 | US$20 |
Questions
Why do some totals stay at zero?
Because every flat plan in that column is a free tier, or because a paid price is hidden. Usage fees can still apply. Read the notes on each stack.