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SaaS

Software you pay for monthly instead of buying once.

What is SaaS?

SaaS (Software as a Service) means delivering software over the internet on a subscription basis. Lovable, Cursor, Supabase — all SaaS. Most apps built with vibe coding tools are themselves SaaS.

SaaS is the most common business model for vibe coded apps because it creates recurring revenue. Instead of a one-time sale, you get paid every month.

In Vibe Coding

SaaS is the most common thing vibe coders build. The typical stack: Next.js + Supabase + Stripe + Vercel. You build the product with Lovable or Cursor, add payments with Stripe, and deploy to Vercel.

Example

For example: Instead of selling a mobile app for $5 once, you charge $19/month for access to a web app. Netflix, Slack, and Notion are all SaaS. Your vibe coded app can be one too.

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