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Open SaaS vs StartFast
Open SaaS is an open-source React/Node starter, while StartFast is a paid, Next.js-only kit with AI tools and token pricing.
Which to pick
Pick Open SaaS if you want…
- Full-stack SaaS starter with built-in payments
- Open-source SaaS starter
- Open-source code (wasp-lang/open-saas on GitHub, MIT license)
- Integrations with React, Node.js or Prisma (on Open SaaS's list, not StartFast's)
Pick StartFast if you want…
- Fast, token-based SaaS MVPs
- Integrations with Supabase or Stripe Checkout (on StartFast's list, not Open SaaS's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Open SaaS:Open SaaS is a free, open-source full-stack React + Node.js starter kit with built-in auth, payments and AI-ready features.
- StartFast:StartFast is a minimal Next.js SaaS starter kit with built-in Stripe, Supabase and token-based pay-per-use pricing.
- Best for
- Open SaaS:Full-stack SaaS starter with built-in payments
- StartFast:Fast, token-based SaaS MVPs
- Who it’s for
- Open SaaS:Developers building SaaS products who want a ready-made, type-safe stack.
- StartFast:SaaS founders, indie hackers and developers who need a quick MVP without TypeScript or heavy setup.
- Pricing
- Open SaaS:Freemium
- StartFast:Freemium
- Plans
- Open SaaS:Hobby $9.99/month per month · Pro $19.99/month per month · 10 Credits $9.99
- StartFast:Free $0
- Open source
- Open SaaS:Yes, 16,015 GitHub stars
- StartFast:—
- Works with
- Open SaaS:React, Node.js, Prisma, Stripe, Polar.sh, Lemon Squeezy, Plausible, Google Analytics
- StartFast:Supabase, Stripe Checkout
Open SaaS features
- Full-stack Type Safety. TypeScript types are auto-generated across the entire stack without extra configuration.
- Pre-configured Auth. Ready-to-use authentication flow that you own and can customize.
- Payment Provider Integration. Stripe, Polar.sh and Lemon Squeezy checkout and webhook setup out of the box.
- Admin Dashboard & Analytics. Built-in dashboard with graphs, tables and Plausible/Google Analytics support.
- File Uploads via AWS S3. Example code for presigned S3 uploads, fully documented.
- Built-in Blog with Astro. Markdown-based blog powered by Astro, with SEO-friendly rendering.
- E2E Tests & CI. Playwright tests and GitHub Actions CI pipeline included.
- Deploy Anywhere. No vendor lock-in; deploy yourself or use Wasp’s one-click deploy.
StartFast features
- Fast Setup. Launch a functional SaaS MVP in minutes with just 18 JavaScript files.
- Passwordless MagicLink. Built-in Supabase MagicLink authentication for frictionless login.
- Stripe Checkout Integration. Simple one-product payment flow using Stripe Checkout.
- AI-Powered Content Tools (Pro). Generate SEO-optimized blog posts and landing pages with AI.
- Centralized Configuration. Control design, content and settings via a single JSON config file.
- Lifetime Updates. One-time purchase grants unlimited projects and perpetual updates.
Open SaaS vs StartFast FAQ
Is Open SaaS or StartFast free?+
Open SaaS has a free plan; paid plans start at $9.99/month (Hobby). StartFast has a free plan and paid plans.
Is Open SaaS or StartFast open source?+
Open SaaS is open source (wasp-lang/open-saas on GitHub, MIT license). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for StartFast.
Do Open SaaS and StartFast integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Open SaaS lists React, Node.js, Prisma, Stripe and 7 more; StartFast lists Supabase and Stripe Checkout.
On DevHunt
Open SaaS
98 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Jan 23, 2024
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