AI Workflow Tools for Indie Hackers — Cromus
Cromus helps indie hackers model and reduce AI workflow costs before they scale. When you're bootstrapping, every API dollar matters — Cromus lets you find the cheapest model that still ships quality, before you commit budget.
Key features for indie hackers: Free Croms audit to identify waste in your workflows, cost simulation across 30+ models to compare pricing, model substitution recommendations (e.g., switching from GPT-5.4 to GPT-5.4 Nano where quality permits), and the Reality Check Loop to track whether predictions match reality.
The Lite plan at $9.99/month gives indie hackers access to 5 workflows, 10 skills, cost simulation, and a free workflow audit — enough to model and optimize your core AI processes before you scale. Every new account starts with a 7-day free trial with full Builder access.