Author Archives: Jane Liu

Vercel vs Netlify vs Railway – best hosting for startup MVP in 2026?

Hey everyone!

Building my first startup and need to pick a hosting platform.

Currently torn between:

  • Vercel (seems popular for Next.js)
  • Netlify (been using it for a while)
  • AWS (feels overkill but powerful)
  • Railway (new but looks cool)

My situation:

  • Building a SaaS app with Next.js
  • Need PostgreSQL database
  • Budget: around /mo to start
  • Don’t want to deal with server config

Anyone with real experience? What’s the best pick for a startup MVP?

Thanks in advance! 🙏

Re: Figma vs Sketch vs Adobe XD 2026 – which one should I pick for UI design?

Quick framework:

1. **Solo + Free** → Figma (no-brainer)
2. **Mac power user** → Sketch
3. **Adobe ecosystem** → You’d still be better off with Figma

**ROI perspective:**
Figma = free for solo = $0 investment
Sketch = $99/year = worth it only if you love it
Adobe XD = save your money

For handoff to devs: Figma wins. Every dev team I’ve worked with prefers Figma.

What matters most to you? That should drive the decision.