Introduction

Launching a startup has never been more easier. Now you launch your first version of startup with no money. Previously, huge investments were required to register a company, hire agencies, or bring developers on board to create websites. Today, numerous tools and resources are available, allowing you to build and start your business with zero costs.

Tools you can use

Wordpress

WordPress has been a standout tool for years, powering nearly 43% of websites on the internet. It offers an incredibly versatile and user-friendly platform for building websites. With its own plugin, Elementor, you can design a website that aligns with current design trends effortlessly. WordPress is free to use, though premium plugins are available to unlock advanced functionalities. Moreover, WordPress provides a lot of themes and plugins, making it easy to create a professional website in just a 1-2 days.

Framer

Framer is a powerful design tool that enables you to create interactive, animated landing pages and websites with ease. It's particularly popular among designers because its user interface is similar to Figma. While Framer hosts your website on their own subdomain for free, you can add your custom domain for just $5. Nowadays, most people are building their websites in Framer because of less learning code.

Webflow

Webflow combines the power of a visual design tool with the flexibility of custom code, allowing you to create responsive websites and web apps. This platform provides the flexibility to export the code, enabling seamless integration with your own custom code.

Vercel

Vercel offers an easy way to deploy and host your web projects, emphasizing performance and reliability. It integrates seamlessly with popular frameworks like Next.js and the MERN stack, making it an excellent choice for modern web development. Additionally, Vercel can help you save 5-6 hours of deployment time making it the most reliable option for developers.

Supabase

Supabase is an open-source alternative to Firebase that offers a ready-to-use database with real-time capabilities, making it an excellent choice for startups needing a scalable backend solution. It provides developers with powerful tools to build and manage databases effortlessly. Additionally, for those familiar with Amazon Web Services, Amazon RDS is another great option that you can explore.

Godaddy/Namecheap

GoDaddy and Namecheap are both popular choices for affordable domain registration services, allowing startups to secure professional web addresses with ease. With prices as low as $1 or $2 for a domain

Cloudfare

Cloudflare offers free DNS management, along with performance and security features, making it an invaluable tool for startups. By leveraging Cloudflare's services, you can ensure that your website loads quickly and remains secure against various online threats. Additionally, Cloudflare's intuitive interface makes it easy to manage your DNS settings efficiently, allowing you to focus on growing your startup without worrying about technical complexities. It is free tool until and unless you need to use some advanced featues.

Svgrepo

Svgrepo offers a vast collection of free SVG icons that you can use to enhance the visual appeal of your website without any cost.

Brevo

Brevo, formerly known as Sendinblue, is an email marketing service that provides a free tier for sending email campaigns and managing email lists efficiently. With the free tier, you can send up to 300 emails per week, making it suitable for startups looking to establish their email marketing strategy without significant costs.

Canva

Canva is an easy-to-use design tool that allows you to create stunning graphics, social media posts, and marketing materials, thumbnail desigsn, even if you have no design experience.

Twitter, Reddit, Product hunt, LinkedIn

These platforms are invaluable for getting the word out about your startup. They provide free channels to promote your product and engage with potential users. Although this may take a lot of time to build a brand out of it.

Stripe/Lemon Squeezy

Stripe and Lemon Squeezy provide simple and secure payment gateway, making it easy to manage transactions on your website. Stripe charges 1-2% of your total invoice payment.

Gumroad

Gumroad make if easy to sell digital products directly to your audience, making it a go to platform for many creators around the world.

Zapier

Zapier is a powerful automation platform that integrates your favourite applications and services, allowing you to automate tedious operations with ease.

Conclusion

Getting started with your startup can be remarkably cost-effective, especially if you have some coding and development skills. Your primary expense will likely be the domain registration fee. However, for those without development experience, additional costs may include both domain and server expenses since deploying websites on platforms like Vercel might pose challenges and if you are someone who is building a startup while working at a job, we can help you setup your version1 for as low as $1299. Book a call with our team here.