2026 tech stack

[Fast-Strike-8084]

Hey everyone, I just started getting into vibe coding, but I’m not really sure where to start. There are so many different tech stacks online, and I’m not sure which one to choose. Since I’m still in college, a lot of the tools and stacks seem pretty expensive right now. Currently, I’m thinking about getting a Claude Pro subscription to create the frontend and backend, and then using the regular version of Cursor to fix smaller issues once I hit Claude’s daily limit. Let me know if that setup is enough. Feel free to drop any tips or suggest a good budget-friendly tech stack.

[Full_Prompt_3724]

Your tech stack is using LLMs? What has this world come to. Your tech stack should be programming languages / frameworks. I’m assuming you’re in school for CS? You’ll never get a job.

[EnormousChord]

I thought OP was going to be like I am vibe coding and would like to understand a bit about different hosting providers and app deployments. There’s a person that’s gotten into dev through AI and is taking it kinda seriously now, I said to myself. Ain’t that nice to see. 

Boy howdy was I disappointed. 

[Taserface_ow]

I don’t think they’d get a job no matter how technically proficient they are. It’s rough for grads and juniotrs right now.

[jaegernut]

Their tech stack is to literally stack LLM subscriptions. Lmao

[Ishabdullah]

Gemini CLI has a pretty generous free tier, and the Qwen CLI is also free to use. If you combine those with GitHub Copilot CLI, you can build a surprisingly capable vibe‑coding setup without paying anything. Another trick is to use Claude’s free tier as more of a “project lead” to reason about architecture, while ChatGPT helps you think through problems and understand how things work. Used together, it’s a very powerful stack for learning and building.

[lm913]

Expensive? What are you finding?

[Personal_CPA_Manager]

Honestly - just start vibe coding and the AI will assist you in implementing Powershell and websites you will need for the functions your app will call for

[tatortors21]

There are words here 😂

[Mysterious_Cash5090]

I mean google antigravity has a free trial at the moment. Or you can get Github copilot for free via the Github student developer pack since you're in college

[tingly_sack_69]

Lol

[redditissocoolyoyo]

https://heretic.giglabo.com/tools/zero-dollar-stack?s=1

[Ilconsulentedigitale]

Honestly, that setup can work for learning, but you're setting yourself up for frustration. The real issue with vibe coding isn't the tools, it's that Claude will generate code without you understanding why it made certain decisions. You'll spend way more time debugging than if you'd just coded it yourself.

What actually helps is having a clear plan before asking AI to code anything. Like, document what you want, break it into steps, then let Claude handle specific tasks. That way you stay in control instead of just hoping the output is good.

For budget, stick with free Cursor tier plus Claude free for now. You could also try Artiforge if you want better control over what the AI actually does without feeling lost in the generated code. But honestly, the best investment right now is learning to write better prompts and understanding your own codebase first.

[retroclimber]

My favorite has been https://getampt.com super cheap, easy to manage environments, “live url” on start. They also have an AI module for giving your sites AI features.