Build an app (vibe coding)

Go from idea to a working app: code, design, and deploy.

Cost to start

Starts free

every tool has a free tier · about ~$80/mo if you upgrade them all to paid · estimated, prices last checked October 2026

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Your stack

Step	Tool	Monthly
Ideation	ChatGPT Why: A dedicated ideation tool, matched to this step — scores 9.4/10 in our editorial review, free tier to start.	Free tierthen $20/mo	Visit
Coding	Cursor Why: A dedicated coding tool, matched to this step — scores 8.6/10 in our editorial review, free tier to start.	Free tierthen $20/mo	Visit
Design	Gamma Why: A dedicated design tool, matched to this step — scores 9.2/10 in our editorial review, free tier to start.	Free tierthen $10/mo	Visit
Automation	Zapier Why: A dedicated automation tool, matched to this step — scores 8.8/10 in our editorial review, free tier to start.	Free tierthen $29.99/mo	Visit

The workflow

IdeationCodingDesignAutomation

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This is an estimated stack — verify current pricing on each tool before committing. Costs are representative monthly figures from published pricing, last checked October 2026; tools without a reliable public price are shown as "Custom." Tool picks are editorial and never paid placements. How we compare.