Indie Hacker Toolkit: Solo Builder's Growth Stack ($100/month)

You're solo. You're bootstrapped. You can't afford to waste money. Here's what actually matters.

The Indie Hacker Constraint

You can't hire. You can't spend $5k/month. You need tools that work for one person and scale with you.

Lean Growth Stack

**SEO Audit** ($49/audit): Find and fix organic traffic
**Lead Capture** (free trial): Capture inbound + AI qualification
**Prompt Optimizer** ($29/month): Better AI outputs
**Total**: ~$100/month

Why This Stack

Organic search is free after you fix it
Inbound leads > outbound grind
AI multiplies your productivity
You get everything for ~$100/month

Indie Hacker Timeline

**Month 1**: Run SEO Audit, implement fixes **Month 2**: Set up Lead Capture, start getting inbound **Month 3-6**: Watch organic traffic grow **Month 6+**: Evaluate scaling investments

Questions

Is $100/month realistic for early stage?

Yes. SEO Audit is pay-per-use ($49). Lead Capture has free tier. Prompt Optimizer is one-time or monthly.

What if I can't afford $100?

Start with SEO Audit only ($49). Add others as you get leads and revenue.