7 SaaS Categories to Replace With AI (and 3 to Keep)
Replace SaaS with AI: audit framework for SMB owners spending $1k-$5k/month on software. Which 7 categories to rebuild with custom AI, and which 3 to leave alone.
Jorge Del Carpio
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Ditch QuickBooks Add-Ons: AI Bookkeeping for 40 Per Month
QuickBooks add-ons cost SMBs $300+/month on average. A custom Claude + OCR stack handles invoices, categorization, and reconciliation for $40/month.
Jonathan Hidalgo
Replace Mailchimp, Calendly, and Typeform Using n8n Supabase Workflows
Three SaaS tools costing up to $200/month replaced with one n8n Supabase workflow built in 3 days for around $25/month. Here is the exact playbook.
Jorge Del Carpio
Kill Excel: Build an AI Financial Dashboard in 2 Weeks
How SMB owners replace their Excel financial center with a custom AI dashboard for $30/month using Supabase and Claude. Two-week build playbook.
Jorge
Your SaaS Stack Costs Too Much: How to Audit and Replace the Bloat
The average SMB spends $9,062/year on SaaS and uses 30% of it. Here is how to audit your stack and replace bloat with $50/month of AI API calls.
Amelie Esimann
Ditch Asana: Build a $25/mo AI Project Tracker
Asana costs $10-24/user/month. A custom Claude-powered project tracker runs under $25/month total. Here's exactly how to build one this quarter and what it saves you.
Marianella Saavedra
Ditch Trello: Build a $20/Month AI Kanban
Replace Trello's paid plans with a custom Kanban board and Claude-powered AI assistant. Real build steps, real cost math, under $20/month total for your team.
Jonathan Hidalgo
Replace Zendesk With a Claude Support Agent?
Zendesk Suite costs $115/agent/month. A Claude-powered support agent handles 5k tickets for ~$40/month. Here is the real build-vs-buy math for SMBs.
Jonathan Hidalgo
Do You Really Need Salesforce Einstein for Lead Scoring?
Einstein costs $50/user/month minimum. A custom GPT-4 lead scorer runs ~$30/month for 1k leads/week. Here's how to build the switch.
Marianella Saavedra
Can You Replace AppFolio With Custom AI Tools?
AppFolio costs $1.40/unit/month. A custom Bubble + Claude setup runs ~$200/month for 500 units. Here is what it takes to make the switch.
Jonathan Hidalgo
Can You Replace Zendesk With a Claude AI Agent?
Zendesk costs $115/agent/month. A Claude-powered support agent handles 5k tickets for ~$40/month. Here's the real cost breakdown and 2-week build plan.
Jorge Del Carpio
Can $50 in API Calls Replace Your $500/Month SaaS Stack?
The average SMB spends $9,062/year on SaaS and uses 30% of it. Here is a practical audit framework to replace bloated tools with AI-powered alternatives.
Marianella Saavedra
Can You Replace HubSpot With a Custom AI CRM?
HubSpot Pro runs $890/month for 5 users. A custom Supabase + Claude + n8n stack costs ~$80/month. Here's the exact breakdown and when to switch.
Karen Hidalgo
Can You Replace Mailchimp, Calendly, and Typeform With One Custom Build?
Three SaaS tools costing $200/month can be replaced with a custom n8n + Supabase workflow for $25/month. Here is the full 3-day build playbook for SMBs.
Dario Ramirez
Can You Replace QuickBooks Add-Ons with AI Automation?
QuickBooks add-ons cost SMBs $300+/month. A custom Claude plus OCR pipeline handles the same work for $40/month. Here is what to build first and why.
Amelie Esimann
Is Lovable Production Ready for Paying Customers in 2026?
Honest answer on whether Lovable is ready for real paying customers in 2026. Where it works, where it breaks, and the production checklist before you launch.
Jorge Del Carpio
Lovable for Non-Technical Founders in 2026: What You Actually Ship vs the Demo
Lovable lets non-technical founders build apps fast, but shipping to paying users is a different problem. Real limits, real costs, and when to bring help.
Jorge Del Carpio
Lovable + Stripe in 2026: Ship a Paid SaaS Without Hiring a Developer
Practical guide to integrating Stripe into a Lovable app in 2026. What works out of the box, what breaks, and the safe path to taking real money from real customers.
Jorge Del Carpio
Vibe Coding vs Agentic Engineering: Why SMB Owners Should Care How Their Custom AI Gets Built
SMB owners are replacing SaaS bills with custom AI. The build method decides whether the replacement holds for years or breaks in 6 months. Two approaches, two outcomes.
Jorge Del Carpio
How to Hire a Cursor AI Development Agency in 2026
Learn how to evaluate, vet, and hire a Cursor AI development agency in 2026. Real benchmarks, red flags, and cost ranges from 165+ projects.
Jorge Del Carpio
Lovable vs Bubble: Full Comparison for Non-Technical Founders
Lovable vs Bubble compared for non-technical founders: speed, cost, scalability, and when each tool wins. Based on 165+ real projects.
Jorge Del Carpio
What Is an AI Development Agency? The Founder's Guide to Hiring One in 2026
An AI development agency builds production software using AI tools and low-code platforms, cutting build time by 60-70% versus traditional dev shops. Here's what they build, what it costs, and how to evaluate one.
Jorge Del Carpio
Claude Managed Agents: The Build-vs-Buy Decision for AI Agent Infrastructure
Anthropic launched Claude Managed Agents in public beta April 8, 2026. Here's the technical architecture, the real cost calculus vs. building your own, and when it makes sense for dev teams.
Dario Ramirez
Lovable vs Cursor: Which AI Builder Wins for Startups in 2026?
Lovable vs Cursor compared on speed, cost, and real startup use cases. Based on 165+ Kreante projects to help you pick the right tool in 2026.
Jorge Del Carpio
Vibe Coding in 2026: The Complete Guide to AI-Native Development
What vibe coding actually is in 2026, how teams use it to ship faster, and what Kreante learned from 165+ AI-native projects worldwide.
Jorge Del Carpio
What Is a Lovable Agency and Why Startups Are Hiring One in 2026
A Lovable agency builds full products in Lovable.dev. Learn what they do, what they cost, and how startups are using them to ship faster in 2026.
Dario Ramirez
What Is Vibe Coding? The New Way Founders Build Apps Without Devs
Vibe coding explained: what it is, how founders use AI to build real apps, and what Kreante's 165+ projects reveal about speed, cost, and quality.
Jorge Del Carpio
18 Claude Code Token Hacks: How We Cut Daily AI Spend Across Sales, Marketing, and PM Teams
18 tested techniques to stop burning through your Claude Code token limit, organized by difficulty. Includes real examples from a LowCode/AI agency across 3 departments.
Jorge Del Carpio
Base44 Review: Is This AI App Builder Worth It in 2026?
A complete Base44 review for 2026 — features, pricing, real limitations, and an honest comparison with Lovable. What you need to know before adopting it for a client project or MVP.
Jorge Del Carpio
The Best Lovable Agencies in 2026: Who Actually Ships Production Apps with AI
Most agencies claiming Lovable expertise have shipped 2 demos. A few have real production track records. Here's how to tell the difference, and who to hire.
Jorge Del Carpio
Cursor for Teams: How Agencies and Startups Use It in 2026
How development teams use Cursor in production. Lovable-Cursor workflow, .cursorrules, AI reviews, GitHub Copilot comparison — Kreante experience on 165+ projects.
Jorge Del Carpio
Lovable vs Bolt: Which AI App Builder Should You Choose in 2026?
Full comparison of Lovable vs Bolt.new — frameworks, non-tech UX, Supabase integration, mobile support. Real Kreante project examples (DevAI, LuxePass, Yenda).
Jorge Del Carpio
V0 vs Stitch: Which AI Tool Should You Choose to Build Your UI in 2026?
V0 by Vercel or Stitch by Google: a concrete comparison of two AI tools for generating interfaces fast. Which tool for which context?
Dario Ramirez
Can You Build a Marketplace With No-Code Tools?
Yes, but the right tool depends on your complexity. This guide breaks down when to use Bubble, Sharetribe, or Softr so you don't overbuild or underbuild.
Jonathan Hidalgo
FlutterFlow vs React Native: Which One for Your MVP?
FlutterFlow ships MVPs 2-3x faster than React Native for most teams. Here's the honest breakdown of when each tool wins and when it'll cost you.
Dario Ramirez
Webflow vs Framer: Which One for a Startup Website?
Webflow has 3.5M sites and deep CMS power. Framer went AI-first in 2023. Here's which one actually fits your startup's timeline and goals.
Dario Ramirez
What Is Bubble and Who Actually Should Use It?
Bubble lets you build full-stack web apps without code. Here's what it's genuinely good for, where it breaks down, and whether it fits your project.
Jonathan Hidalgo
Airtable in 2025: AI Features, Limitations, and When to Use It
Airtable added AI fields and automations. Here's what actually works, what's marketing, and when a real database is still the right call.
Marianella Saavedra
The Best AI Tools for Operators in 2025: What's Actually Worth Using
Not all AI tools are created equal. These are the ones that save real hours for teams running operations, client work, and internal processes.
Jorge Del Carpio
How IconoClass Built a Full LMS on Bubble in 8 Weeks
IconoClass raised €3M and needed a custom LMS fast. They skipped custom dev, chose Bubble, and shipped in 8 weeks with 2,500+ active users. Here's what they built and how.
Marianella Saavedra
What Can You Build with Lovable? Real Use Cases and Hard Limits
Lovable generates real React and Supabase code from a prompt. Here's what it actually handles well, where it breaks down, and when you need outside help.
Jorge Del Carpio
Make vs Zapier in 2025: A Practical Comparison for AI Workflows
Zapier is easier. Make is more powerful. But the real question is which handles AI-heavy workflows without breaking your budget or your patience.
Marianella Saavedra
n8n Self-Hosted vs Cloud: Which One Should You Choose in 2025
The choice between n8n Cloud and self-hosting isn't just about price — it's about control, maintenance burden, and what breaks when things go wrong.
Dario Ramirez
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