2024 Free Architecture for JavaScript/Next.js Developers Going Global

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QuickStart with scaffold & Template

Lemon Squeezy Official SaaS boilerplate (Free)

Jumpstart your project with scaffold and ready-to-use templates. Get started quickly and efficiently! For more resources, visit ShipFast.

Core Architecture Components

Frontend and Backend Deployment: Vercel Alternative: zeabur (also a product of an overseas team, everyone's support is welcome)

Database: Supabase, Alternative: TiDB (5GiB of Row-based Storage and 50M Request Units free service)

File/Object Storage: Supabase

User Management/Authentication: Supabase

Website Analytics: Beamanalytics, Alternative: Tianji

System Montoring: BetterStack

Event Tracking:LogSnag 3000 Event included in Free Plan

Supporting Tools and Services

Online support: Crisp

Code Repository: GitHub

Mailing List Management: LemonSqueezy

Payment/e-Commerce Solution: LemonSqueezy (with PayPal withdrawal support)

Additional Information

LemonSqueezy supports withdrawals to PayPal, which can be transferred to Chinese bank accounts.

LemonSqueezy supports Hong Kong.

TiDB Cloud Service: Provided by PingCAP (https://tidbcloud.com)

Registration Services

1. Stripe Atlas @stripe - Register a US company on Stripe for $500. If you choose Standard in the Tax ID step (takes 15 to 35 days), no US SSN is required.

2. ZenBusiness @ZenBusinessInc - Cost: $199.

3. Doola @doolaHQ - LLM registration for SaaS service companies, cost: $197.

During the process of expanding globally, it is strongly recommended to focus on product development, marketing, and promotional activities. For administrative tasks like company registration, consider delegating to agency services if necessary. If there is no immediate need, registration can be postponed. Always remember the essential demands and goals of your global expansion and stay focused.

Promotion and Community Engagement

Channels: YouTube, Twitter, Reddit, Hacker News, V2EX, ProductHunt etc.

Reference

For more discussions about free resources, see this Twitter post
For more discussions about company registration, see this Twitter post