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Cyclops vs Open SaaS
Open SaaS is a starter kit for SaaS apps; Cyclops is a platform UI for managing Kubernetes workloads.
CyclopsFramework for building Developer Platforms for Kubernetes
Open SaaSAn open-source, 100% free, production-grade, React & Node.js SaaS starter!Which to pick
Pick Cyclops if you want…
- Form-based Kubernetes deployment UI
- A free, open-source tool
- Integrations with Kubernetes or Helm (on Cyclops' list, not Open SaaS's)
Pick Open SaaS if you want…
- Full-stack SaaS starter with built-in payments
- Open-source SaaS starter
- Integrations with React, Node.js or Prisma (on Open SaaS's list, not Cyclops')
Side by side
- What it is
- Cyclops:Cyclops provides a customizable UI to deploy and manage Kubernetes applications without writing YAML, using Helm charts.
- 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.
- Best for
- Cyclops:Form-based Kubernetes deployment UI
- Open SaaS:Full-stack SaaS starter with built-in payments
- Who it’s for
- Cyclops:Platform and DevOps engineers building internal developer platforms on Kubernetes
- Open SaaS:Developers building SaaS products who want a ready-made, type-safe stack.
- Pricing
- Cyclops:Open source
- Open SaaS:Freemium
- Plans
- Cyclops:—
- Open SaaS:Hobby $9.99/month per month · Pro $19.99/month per month · 10 Credits $9.99
- Open source
- Cyclops:Yes, 3,320 GitHub stars
- Open SaaS:Yes, 16,015 GitHub stars
- Works with
- Cyclops:Kubernetes, Helm
- Open SaaS:React, Node.js, Prisma, Stripe, Polar.sh, Lemon Squeezy, Plausible, Google Analytics
Cyclops features
- Form-based deployment. Deploy applications to Kubernetes by filling out simple forms instead of editing YAML files.
- Customizable UI. Tailor the interface to any use case or organization within minutes.
- Helm chart integration. Leverages existing Helm charts for deployments and dynamic UI generation.
- Configuration validation. Validates developer input to catch misconfigurations before production.
- GitOps ready. Works with GitOps workflows for automated, version-controlled deployments.
- Easy integration. Integrates smoothly into existing Kubernetes workflows and tooling.
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.
Cyclops vs Open SaaS FAQ
Is Cyclops or Open SaaS free?+
Cyclops is free and open source. Open SaaS has a free plan; paid plans start at $9.99/month (Hobby).
Which is cheaper, Cyclops or Open SaaS?+
Cyclops is free, so it costs less. Open SaaS starts at $9.99/month (Hobby).
Is Cyclops or Open SaaS open source?+
Yes, both are open source: Cyclops (cyclops-ui/cyclops on GitHub, Apache-2.0 license) and Open SaaS (wasp-lang/open-saas on GitHub, MIT license).
Do Cyclops and Open SaaS integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Cyclops lists Kubernetes and Helm; Open SaaS lists React, Node.js, Prisma, Stripe and 7 more.
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Open SaaS
98 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Jan 23, 2024
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