88 tools
MicroBaseHQ lists 88 developer tools tools, including 1 completely free, 52 freemium, 30 open-source, 4 paid options. 84 of these tools offer a free tier so you can try before you buy.
These tools are popular with developers, indie hackers and startups, with common capabilities including open-source, self-hosted, serverless, deployment, hosting.
1
Free Tools
1% of tools
52
Freemium
59% of tools
4
Paid
5% of tools
30
Open Source
34% of tools
84 tools offer a free tier.
| Tool | Pricing | Starting Price | Free Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zed The editor for what's next | Freemium | Free | Yes |
| Supabase The open source Firebase alternative | Freemium | $25/mo | Yes |
| Cursor The AI-first code editor built for productivity | Freemium | $20/mo | Yes |
| Railway Instant deployments. Effortless scaling. No DevOps required. | Freemium | $5/mo | Yes |
| Ghost The professional publishing platform | Freemium | $9/mo | Yes |
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Consider your budget. There are 31 free or open-source developer tools tools if you are just getting started. 84 tools offer a free tier, letting you test the product before committing.
Think about your team. These tools serve different audiences, from developers to startups. Choose a tool that matches your team's technical expertise and workflow requirements.
Compare before committing. Use the comparison table above to quickly evaluate the top developer tools tools side by side. Check whether a free tier or trial is available so you can test the tool with your real workflow before making a decision.
