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YouWare YouBase Launch: Build Professional Apps with Vibe Coding for Just $20/mo

I’ve spent the better part of the last few years testing nearly every “no-code” or “AI-coding” tool that hits the market. Most follow a predictable pattern: they wow you with a beautiful landing page generated in seconds, but the moment you try to build a real business—something with a login, a database, or a way to actually handle a customer’s data—you hit a brick wall. You realize you’ve built a “toy,” not a tool.

That changed for me when I started digging into YouWare. Since its launch in March 2025, YouWare has been on a mission to bridge the gap between pure creativity and complex code through what they call “vibe coding”. With 500,000 monthly active users and a $200 million valuation in under six months, the momentum is undeniable. But today, they’ve released something that finally moves the needle from “cool prototype” to “production-ready business”.

It’s called YouBase, and it is the missing piece of the vibe-coding puzzle.

The Foundation: What Makes YouWare Different?

Before we dive into the new backend power, it’s worth revisiting the YouWare experience. The platform’s core philosophy is that creativity belongs to people, and AI should simply be its extension. This is executed through an incredibly intuitive interface where you “vibe code” using natural language prompts rather than traditional code.

When I use YouWare, I’m not just shouting at a bot. I’m using a suite of features that feel like a professional development environment for non-coders:

  • Model Switching: I can flip between the most advanced coding models, including GPT-5-Codex or Claude 4.5 Sonnet, to find the right balance of speed and creativity for my specific project.
  • Visual Editing: If I don’t like a button’s color or a header’s text, I don’t need a prompt. I just click and change it directly on the canvas.
  • The Boost Feature: With one click, YouWare’s Agent refines the typography, layout, and animations, taking a project from “functional” to “professional-grade” in minutes.
  • Credit Care: This is a personal favorite for peace of mind. If the AI makes a mistake or I’m unhappy with a result, I can roll back the changes and get my credits automatically refunded. It makes experimentation feel entirely risk-free.

But as great as these features are for the “frontend”—the part your users see—the “backend” has always been the difficult part. That is, until now.

Enter YouBase: The Brain, the Vault, and the Cash Register

CEO Leon Ming and his team realized that AI coding creations needed their own space to live and function. YouBase is designed to be the “brain,” “vault,” and “cash register” of your application. It remembers who your users are (login), tracks what they do (stores data), and even helps you collect payments.

Here is a breakdown of why this is a game-changer for anyone trying to build a real side hustle or a small business tool.

1. Identity and Authentication

Most AI builders create static pages. If you want a user to “log in,” you usually have to figure out a complex integration with an external service. YouBase builds this in by default. Whether it is Email or Google Login, you can now distinguish between a “member” who sees their own order history and an “administrator” who sees the entire dashboard.

2. A Living Database

Imagine building a site for a local coffee shop. Previously, if the price of a Latte changed, you’d have to edit the code. With YouBase, you have a real database. You update a “Menu” table, and the price changes everywhere instantly. More importantly, it records every transaction. When a customer buys that Latte, the database logs it, allowing the owner to see real-time sales data on an admin dashboard.

3. The “Secrets” Vault

Security is often an afterthought in AI-generated code, but YouWare has made it a core priority. If you want to add an AI chatbot to your site using a ChatGPT API key, putting that key in the code is like taping your bank PIN to your front door. YouBase includes a “Secrets” feature that stores these keys securely on the server side. The bot works, but the key remains invisible to anyone visiting the site.

Killing the “Cloud Tax”

This is perhaps the most disruptive part of the announcement. If you look at competitors like Lovable or Replit, they often charge you twice: once for the coding tool and again for the “Cloud Credits” or “Compute Hours” to keep your backend running. These costs can balloon as you scale.

YouWare is taking a “price butcher” approach. They have integrated YouBase into the standard YouWare subscription. There is no “Cloud Tax”. Whether you grow ten-fold or stay small, your backend services and enterprise-grade database are included in the basic monthly plan. For a solopreneur who used to pay freelancers $500 to $5,000 for a custom site, being able to do this for about $20 a month is a massive shift in economics.

Why This Matters: From Toys to Tools

For too long, the narrative has been that vibe coding is just for prototypes. Critics argued that AI-generated code couldn’t support production environments or real business logic.

YouBase effectively ends that argument. By building its own backend and MCP framework, YouWare ensures that your app is “production-ready”. Its global network of over 300 nodes ensures that your code is deployed closest to the user, providing ultra-fast global access whether your customer is in San Francisco or Singapore.

I see this launch as the democratization of full-stack development. We are seeing users like Luciano, a physiotherapist in Brazil, building patient-tracking dashboards. We see Ashlyn, a community worker in the U.S., building professional websites for local businesses as a side hustle. These aren’t developers; they are people with ideas who now have the “vibe coding” tools to solve real problems.

Final Thoughts

To be honest, the most impressive thing about YouBase isn’t just the tech—it’s how human the experience feels. You don’t need to learn SQL or configure server permissions. You just tell the AI what you need: “Create a waitlist page to collect emails,” and YouBase handles the technical foundation by default.

YouWare is moving us into an era where “English is the new SQL”. If you’ve been sitting on an idea because you didn’t have the budget for a developer or the time to learn backend engineering, that excuse has just evaporated.

If you are ready to see what is possible, the timing could not be better. We are currently celebrating the YouBase launch with an event running from January 13th to 27th. It is the perfect window to dive in: we have opened a 7-day free trial so you can experiment with these backend powers risk-free, and we are offering 20% off annual plans for our early adopters. More than anything, we want to see your creativity in action. If you share your project on social media during the event, you will automatically be entered into our community challenge for a chance to win cash prizes.

 

Jabra’s research reveals how audio volume affects performance and office vibe

9 in 10 (92%) UK workers say getting work done, being able to focus on work, and maintaining good mental health are equally important. But according to Jabra’s latest research, the role that audio plays on cognitive, emotional and physical wellbeing in the workplace cannot be undersold. Nearly three quarters (71%) of UK respondents say working in a loud environment makes them mentally tired, and that clear and high-quality sound enhances their ability to focus on tasks.  

The research was carried out amongst 2,000 knowledge workers across France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States. The findings revealed that improving neurodiversity in the workplace and creating an inclusive space can positively influence mental wellbeing and productivity, ultimately encouraging better mood and providing organisations with a competitive advantage.   

Office buzz or a productivity buzzkill? 

While organisations are continuing to push for employees to return to offices, half (50%) of UK respondents say they are stressed by noise at the office not allowing them to focus. 

Jabra’s research found that 47% say it was difficult for them to be productive at work when colleagues were taking calls at their desks without headphones. Meanwhile, 49% reported it was equally difficult to lead or participate in calls when colleagues are taking calls from their desks without headphones. To avoid noise and limit distractions, over half of UK workers (53%) say they are expected to take calls or online meetings away from their desks in a separate room and use professional headphones (66%).  

The findings show the impact noise has on overall productivity and performance. With 72% saying clear and high-quality sound enhances their ability to focus on tasks and projects, it is critical that leaders do all they can to provide the right technology and a conducive environment for employees returning to the office, to avoid the productivity buzzkill.  

Loud environment and its impact on mental wellbeing  

Poor audio quality has negative consequences on work and wellbeing, with 58% of UK workers saying poor quality audio during conference calls negatively impacts their wellbeing.  

The impact loud environments have on mental health and wellbeing is clear: nearly three quarters (71%) say working in a loud environment makes them mentally tired. Furthermore, six in ten respondents agree that working in a loud environment makes them physically tired (60%) and it is difficult for them to feel passionate about their work when working in such an environment (59%). 

Workers also believe higher-quality meeting audio can positively impact their interpersonal skills in the workplace through clearer communication (46%), improved collaboration (44%), and enhanced communication skills (39%).  

While noise has a negative impact on overall mental health and wellbeing, workers believe employers have a responsibility to address audio issues in a variety of ways. This ranges from providing noise-cancelling headphones as part of standard office equipment (36%) and allowing employees to work from home more frequently (39%). Over a third (34%) say their employer could also designate specific areas for different types of activities such as quiet zones or collaborative zones to ensure employees have the options available in the offices for optimal performance and mental wellbeing.  

Inclusive and neurodiversity in the workplace fuels business results 

Neurodiversity refers to the diverse number of ways a human brain processes information. It highlights there is no one-size-fits-all approach to how people approach a similar situation. The research findings show that this concept applies to the workplace too.  

Despite being a relatively new concept to UK workers, with 21% saying it was the first time they were hearing about the term “neurodiversity”, around 7 in 10 believed that neurodiversity in the workplace can improve business through increased creativity (72%) and collaboration (74%) – ultimately driving better business results (71%).  

It is clear from the research findings that audio levels have a varied effect on workers and can have a profound effect on overall health and quality of life. Improving neurodiversity in the workplace can be a way to boost work performance (61%), and employees are more empowered to “bring their whole self to work” in an inclusive workplace (60%). With a positive impact on both business and employees, nearly two thirds (64%) of UK workers agree that employers should invest more in creating an inclusive, neurodiverse workplace. Gone are the days where workplaces solely catered to a single type of employee, and an evolution is needed to ensure employers are catering to different individual needs within the workforce.  

Nigel Dunn, VP EMEA North at Jabra, said: “The way of work is constantly evolving, and with the return to the office, UK workers are struggling with the ability to focus in the workplace. Sound type, intensity and individual sensitivity play significant roles in how we function at work and have a huge impact on mental health and wellbeing, and productivity and performance. GN’s recent “Listen to This” campaign highlights the strong link between audio and our overall cognitive and mental wellbeing. UK leaders need to invest in creating an inclusive and neurodiverse workplace, combined with high-quality technology to ensure workers can bring their true and best selves to work and thrive professionally and mentally.”  

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Monta Appoints new VP of People & Culture upon global expansion

New VP of People & Culture will help Monta attract talent and expand its headcount in Ireland and globally, reflecting the startup’s commitment to building a positive workforce in the Irish market

Monta, a leading software company in the EV charging industry, that entered the Irish market in the summer of last year, has appointed Vibe Herlitschek as the company’s new Vice President of People and Culture. Vibe will fortify the already robust culture foundation at Monta, in order to enable global scaling, while preserving a positive work atmosphere for all employees.

On her new role, she will be responsible for recruiting staff and plans to increase the company’s global headcount to 300-500 in the next two years.

Vibe brings a wealth of experience in developing and scaling positive company cultures and attracting top talent from her previous roles at Unity Technologies, People Ventures and Goodiebox. In her new role at Monta, she will be responsible for building on top of an already strong foundation and preparing the company for further expansion globally.

Vibe is committed to attracting and recruiting the right talent in order to ensure that Ireland is a market leader in EV adoption and infrastructure.

Vibe has joined Monta at a time where the company has already shown tremendous growth. In less than two years, Monta has expanded from its homebase in Denmark across several countries including, Norway, Sweden, Germany, the UK, Ireland, and Austria and has a user base of 80,000, 450 partners and 160 employees. The company currently has 30 different nationalities spread out across its seven markets.

“We are thrilled to have Vibe on board, her international experience, and expertise in building and scaling workplace cultures will be a valuable asset as we continue to grow and attract talent here in Ireland and globally. Her appointment is a testament to the company’s commitment to prioritise our culture, as it’s the people that make a successful business. Vibe is the perfect fit, and I am excited to work alongside her and see the positive impact she will have on our team and the company as a whole.” – Ricky Hill, Country Manager of Monta in Ireland.

Diversity and inclusion have always been a key focus for Monta and have been vital in the company’s success thus far. As Monta continues to grow globally, the company is dedicated to maintaining and building upon its high-performing culture, while also considering and incorporating local cultural elements to ensure that all employees feel included and valued. With the appointment of Vibe as the VP of People and Culture, Monta is confident that she will lead the effort in creating an even more inclusive work environment that attracts a diverse group of individuals to the company.