"I need webhooks, logs and an API, but that's basically it. What should I use?"

If you want webhooks, logs, and an API with as little extra as possible, the best choice is usually:

A small backend + managed services

For most cases, I’d suggest:

• API: build a simple REST API with FastAPI (Python) or Express/NestJS (Node.js)
• Webhooks: same backend receives and sends webhook events
• Logs: use a managed logging service like Axiom, Datadog, Logtail/Better Stack, or Grafana Loki
• Hosting: Render, Fly.io, Railway, or Vercel depending on the stack

Good default recommendation

If you want the simplest practical setup:

• FastAPI
• PostgreSQL if you need storage
• Render or Fly.io
• Better Stack for logs
• Webhook endpoint inside the same app

That gives you:

• an API
• webhook handlers
• centralized logs
• minimal ops burden

If you want even less to manage

If your needs are really tiny, consider a serverless setup:

• API Gateway / Cloudflare Workers / Vercel Functions
• logs from the platform
• webhook endpoints as serverless routes

Good if:

• traffic is low or spiky
• you don’t want to run servers
• you’re okay with some platform constraints

My short answer

• Simplest serious option: FastAPI + Render + Better Stack
• Most low-maintenance: Cloudflare Workers + managed logging
• If you already use Node: Express/NestJS + Railway + Better Stack

If you want, I can give you a specific recommendation based on your language, budget, and expected traffic.