15 guides
Vibe-coding
Plain-English guides on vibe-coding for non-technical founders building with AI tools.
founder · 9 min read
NewThe Defensibility Audit: Run the Bain Clone Test on Your Own Startup
Diligence teams now vibecode clones to test if your code is your moat. Here's a step-by-step audit to find — and fix — your real defensibility first.
founder · 8 min read
NewBain Is Vibecoding Your Competitors to Test If You Have a Moat
Bain is using vibe coding to clone software in M&A diligence — and judge how easily a product can be copied. Here's what that means for your defensibility.
founder · 9 min read
Best AI App Builders for Vibe Coding (2026): Tested and Ranked
The best AI app builders for vibe coding in 2026 — Lovable, Bolt, Replit, and Base44 compared for non-technical founders building real software.
founder · 10 min read
Best Vibe Coding Tools (2026): The Honest, Tested List
The best vibe coding tools of 2026, grouped by what you build — AI app builders, website builders, and coding assistants, rated for non-technical founders.
founder · 8 min read
How to Hire a Vibe Coder in 2026: Cost, Where to Look, and What to Ask
A practical guide to hiring a vibe coder — what they charge, where to find good ones, the questions to ask, and the red flags to avoid.
founder · 9 min read
Vibe Coding Agencies: How to Choose One in 2026 (and Avoid the Bad Ones)
How to hire a vibe coding agency in 2026 — what they cost, how to vet one, the red flags to avoid, and where to find vetted agencies.
founder · 8 min read
Vibe Coding as a Service (VCaaS): What It Is and How It Works in 2026
Vibe coding as a service explained — what VCaaS delivers, how engagements and pricing work, and when it beats building it yourself.
founder · 8 min read
Best Vibe Coding Assistants (2026): AI Coding Agents Compared
The best vibe coding assistants and AI coding agents in 2026 — Cursor, Claude Code, Copilot and more, compared for when you want real control.
founder · 6 min read
Vibe Coding Templates & Starter Kits (2026): Where to Find Them
Where to find vibe coding templates and starter kits in 2026 — prompt libraries, app templates, and the marketplaces for buying and selling vibe-coded apps.
founder · 7 min read
Best Vibe Coding Website Builders (2026): AI Site Builders That Don't Suck
The best AI website builders for vibe coding in 2026 — when to use one instead of an app builder, plus the right pick for landing and marketing sites.
founder · 7 min read
Supabase Just Hit $10.5B: Why the Backend Under Your Vibe-Coded App Suddenly Matters
Supabase raised $500M at a $10.5B valuation on the back of vibe coding. Here's what it is, why your app probably already runs on it, and what to do about it.
founder · 6 min read
Google I/O 2026 'Code the Countdown': How to Get Your Vibe-Coded Project on the Keynote
Google opened a vibe-coding contest where the best non-technical submissions get featured at the I/O 2026 keynote. The deadline is May 6. Here's how to play.
founder · 8 min read
Google AI Studio Just Became a Real Vibe Coding Tool: What It Means for Founders
Google launched a free full-stack vibe coding experience in AI Studio on April 27. Here's what changed and how to think about it as a non-technical builder.
founder · 9 min read
Vibe Coding Services: What They Are, What They Cost, and Whether You Actually Need One
Freelancers and agencies now build apps with AI tools for hire. Here's what vibe coding services deliver, what they charge, and when DIY makes more sense.
beginner · 7 min read
Vibe Coding for Non-Technical Founders: A Plain-English Introduction
What vibe coding actually is, which tools are worth your time, and how to build your first app without writing a line of code.