Why I dumped LAMP for Next.js + Groq to build an AI SaaS in 48 hours

NizarHelius — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 21:41:39 +0000

UPDATE: We are live on Product Hunt today! Checking the comments there all day if you have questions.

Last week, I was a LAMP stack developer. This week, I’m shipping AI apps on Vercel.
I built GitViral—a tool that converts technical READMEs into marketing content. Here is the technical breakdown of how I did it with a $0 budget:

The AI Engine (Groq + Llama 3.3) I chose Groq over OpenAI because of the latency. When you're building a "content generator," users want instant results. As you can see in my API route, the implementation is a simple POST request using the Groq SDK.
The Database (Supabase) Coming from MySQL, Supabase felt like a superpower. I used their "Magic Link" auth and a simple profiles table to manage user credits. I even set up a PostgreSQL trigger to give new users 3 credits automatically upon sign-up.
The Frontend (Next.js + Tailwind) Switching from Bootstrap to Tailwind was the best decision for UI speed. The Result: A fully functional, authenticated SaaS in 2 days. You can see it live here: [https://git-viral.vercel.app/] Challenge: I’m currently looking for my first 10 "Prosumer" users. If you have a GitHub project that needs more eyes on it, try running your README through it and let me know if the "Technical Thread" it generates is actually accurate.

I built a SaaS for $0 in one weekend (LAMP Stack + Free Hosting). Here is what happened.

NizarHelius — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 19:43:05 +0000

I challenged myself to build and launch a SaaS product with $0 budget using only my laptop. No Vercel, no paid databases, no fancy frameworks.
The Stack:
Backend: PHP (Vanilla)
DB: MySQL
Hosting: AwardSpace (Free Tier)
Marketing: Reddit & Discord
The App:
It's called SubTracker. It helps you track 'zombie subscriptions' so you don't lose money.
The Challenge:
The hardest part wasn't the code. It was the hosting. Google Chrome flagged my free subdomain as 'Dangerous', killing 100% of my traffic on Day 1. I had to migrate servers in 30 minutes to save the launch.
The Result:
I have 5 active users and just deployed my first paid feature (Lifetime Access).
The Lesson:
You don't need a fancy stack to ship. You just need to handle the pain of free hosting.
Live Demo (If you want to roast my code):
[http://subtracker.atwebpages.com/]
Let me know if you have questions about the $0 stack!

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Why I dumped LAMP for Next.js + Groq to build an AI SaaS in 48 hours

I built a SaaS for $0 in one weekend (LAMP Stack + Free Hosting). Here is what happened.