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How indie makers take payments: Stripe, PayPal or a merchant of recordWhat makers use to get paid, what each option costs at $2k and $10k a month, and why merchants of record are growing fastest.2026-09-30What AI products are built with: models, frameworks and data, by the numbersThe model APIs, frameworks, databases and hosting behind makers’ AI products — and where the momentum is moving.2026-09-30Auth for indie SaaS: what makers chose, and what it costs at 100k usersWhy hosted auth looks dominant and libraries are growing fastest, and what each option costs as you grow.2026-09-30