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Boilerships vs Starter Index

Starter Index curates a list of existing boilerplates rather than generating them on demand.

Which to pick

Pick Boilerships if you want…

  • Instant full-stack boilerplates
  • Integrations with Supabase, Stripe or Drizzle ORM (on Boilerships' list, not Starter Index's)

Pick Starter Index if you want…

  • Curated boilerplate directory
  • A free tool
  • Integrations with React, Vue.js or Angular (on Starter Index's list, not Boilerships')

Side by side

What it is
Boilerships:Boilerships generates production-ready full-stack app boilerplates in minutes with a one-time payment.
Starter Index:Starter Index is a curated directory of boilerplates and starter kits for developers.
Best for
Boilerships:Instant full-stack boilerplates
Starter Index:Curated boilerplate directory
Who it’s for
Boilerships:Beginners, advanced developers, and experts who want to skip setup and ship apps fast
Starter Index:Developers looking for ready-made project templates.
Pricing
Boilerships:Paid
Starter Index:Free
Works with
Boilerships:Next.js, Supabase, Stripe, Drizzle ORM, BetterAuth, PostgreSQL
Starter Index:React, Next.js, Vue.js, Angular, Node.js, Python, Ruby on Rails, Laravel

Boilerships features

  • One-click stack selection. Choose a tech stack via a simple form and download a ready-to-ship project.
  • Zero configuration. Pre-configured auth, database, and payment integrations require no setup.
  • Multiple tech stacks. Includes Next.js, Supabase, Stripe, Drizzle ORM, BetterAuth and PostgreSQL.
  • Production-ready setup. Generated apps follow best practices and are optimized for performance.
  • Lifetime access. One payment grants unlimited boilerplates and future updates.
  • Video course. Includes a full video tutorial on shipping apps faster.

Starter Index features

  • Curated boilerplate listings. Hand-picked collection of top boilerplates across many technologies.
  • Technology filters. Browse templates by over 70 listed frameworks and languages.
  • Tag based search. Filter results with tags like SaaS, PWA, Web3, etc.
  • Popularity sorting. Sort boilerplates by popularity to see the most used options.
  • Free submission. Developers can list their own boilerplates on the platform at no cost.
  • Featured projects showcase. Highlighted premium and freemium boilerplates are displayed prominently.

Boilerships vs Starter Index FAQ

Is Boilerships or Starter Index free?+

Boilerships is paid. Starter Index is free.

Do Boilerships and Starter Index integrate with the same tools?+

Partly. Both list Next.js. Boilerships also lists Supabase, Stripe, Drizzle ORM, BetterAuth and 1 more; Starter Index also lists React, Vue.js, Angular, Node.js and 6 more.

On DevHunt

Boilerships

0 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Jan 6, 2026

Starter Index

28 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Jan 3, 2023

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