HEKTIQ BLOG

AI stack intelligence
for serious builders.

Teardowns, stack audits, and guides for indie hackers and founders who want to stop overpaying for AI tools.

TOOL COMPARISON
Cursor vs GitHub Copilot — Do You Actually Need Both?
Most builders paying for both are wasting $10–$19/mo. Here's exactly where they overlap and which one wins for solo developers.
May 2026 · 5 min read Read →
COST BREAKDOWN
Claude API vs ChatGPT Plus — Which Is Actually Cheaper for Builders?
A real cost comparison for indie hackers. Spoiler: the answer depends entirely on how you use them — and most builders are picking wrong.
May 2026 · 6 min read Read →
STACK GUIDE
The Best AI Stack for Indie Hackers in 2026 (Under $100/mo)
After auditing hundreds of builder stacks, here's what the most efficient solo founders are actually running — and what they cut to get there.
May 2026 · 8 min read Read →