The difference is massive
Why build any other way?
Compare Forge against hiring a developer or using a no-code builder. The numbers speak for themselves.
| Feature | Forge | Traditional Dev | No-Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to a running preview | ~2 min | 2 weeks – 3 months | 1–2 weeks |
| Monthly cost | $59 | $5K – 50K | $0 – 500 |
| Custom domain | |||
| Real database | |||
| Auth + user management | Limited | ||
| Forge Billing built-in | Limited | ||
| Write custom code | |||
| Own your data | |||
| Containerized, horizontally scalable deploy | Limited |
The old way
Hiring a developer takes months and costs thousands before you see a single line of code.
- 1Write job description$500
- 2Post on LinkedIn / AngelList$0
- 3Wait 2 weeks for applications2 weeks
- 4Screen 50 candidates10+ hours
- 5Interview 5 people1 week
- 6Salary negotiation$0 – 20K
- 7Hire 1 developer$80K – 150K / yr
- 8Onboard (Visa, benefits, setup)1 – 2 months
- 9Set up dev environment1 – 2 weeks
- 10First line of code shipped1 – 3 months
- 11Code review, standups, sprintsOngoing
- 12MVP ready6+ months
Total time to MVP: 6+ months minimum
Total cost: $85K – 200K+ (salary alone, before infra)
The Forge way
Describe your app, watch it build, deploy in minutes. No hiring, no waiting.
- 1Open ForgeInstant
- 2Type your app idea2 minutes
- 3Watch it build in the live preview2 – 5 minutes
- 4Deploy when you're readyA few minutes
Total time to a working preview: ~2 minutes
Total cost: $59/mo Pro plan (monthly generation credits included)
2 min
vs 6+ months
$59
vs $200K+ first year
1
person needed (you)
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