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Larafast vs StartupBolt

Next.js boilerplate for SaaS, not a Laravel solution; different language ecosystem.

Which to pick

Pick Larafast if you want…

  • Full-stack Laravel SaaS boilerplate
  • Laravel-based SaaS projects
  • Integrations with Laravel, Livewire or Vue.js (on Larafast's list, not StartupBolt's)

Pick StartupBolt if you want…

  • Fast-track SaaS launches with built-in payments and auth
  • Next.js SaaS starter
  • Integrations with Next.js, Magic Links or Social OAuth (on StartupBolt's list, not Larafast's)

Larafast is a Laravel (PHP) SaaS boilerplate, not a Next.js solution, so technology stack differs.

Side by side

What it is
Larafast:Larafast is a production-ready Laravel SaaS starter kit with admin panel, auth, payments and SEO out of the box.
StartupBolt:StartupBolt is a Next.js boilerplate that provides ready-to-use SaaS components, payment integration and auth to launch a product in minutes.
Best for
Larafast:Full-stack Laravel SaaS boilerplate
StartupBolt:Fast-track SaaS launches with built-in payments and auth
Who it’s for
Larafast:Laravel developers building SaaS products, from solo founders to agencies.
StartupBolt:Technical founders building SaaS, software or info products who want to launch quickly.
Pricing
Larafast:Paid
StartupBolt:Paid
Plans
Larafast:Livewire Starter Kit $169+ · Vue (Inertia) Starter Kit $169+ · Multi Package $299+ · Multi-Tenancy Starter Kit $499+
StartupBolt:—
Works with
Larafast:Laravel, Livewire, Vue.js, Inertia.js, FilamentPHP, Stripe, Paddle, LemonSqueezy
StartupBolt:Next.js, Stripe, LemonSqueezy, Magic Links, Social OAuth, Tailwind CSS, Shadcn UI, Google Analytics

Larafast features

  • Admin Dashboard. FilamentPHP powered panel for user management, revenue analytics and content control.
  • Authentication. Email/password, social logins, magic links and optional 2FA built in.
  • Payment Integration. Stripe, Paddle and LemonSqueezy support subscriptions, one-time payments and webhooks.
  • SEO & Blog. Built-in blog system with meta tags, sitemap and schema for search visibility.
  • Tech Stack Choice. Choose TALL (Livewire) or VILT (Vue + Inertia) stacks, both with Tailwind and DaisyUI.
  • Multi-Tenancy. Optional architecture to serve multiple isolated customer accounts from one codebase.

StartupBolt features

  • Ready-to-Use Next.js Code. Download the full Next.js project and start building immediately with pre-configured pages and components.
  • Payment Integration. Toggle between Stripe and LemonSqueezy with a single variable, supporting authenticated and non-authenticated payments.
  • Auth System. Includes magic-link and social OAuth authentication plus protected pages and API routes.
  • Server-Component Architecture. Uses server components to keep bundle sizes small and improve load performance.
  • Theming & UI. Shadcn UI integration with Tailwind CSS, dark mode and reusable components like date pickers and pagination.
  • Built-in Documentation Generator. Generate professional documentation for your project without building it from scratch.
  • Marketing & Analytics. Guides for Meta Ads, X Ads, Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity session recording.
  • SEO Optimization. Fully SEO-optimized pages and meta handling out of the box.

Larafast vs StartupBolt FAQ

Is Larafast or StartupBolt free?+

No, both are paid and neither has a free plan.

Do Larafast and StartupBolt integrate with the same tools?+

Partly. Both list Stripe and LemonSqueezy. Larafast also lists Laravel, Livewire, Vue.js, Inertia.js and 4 more; StartupBolt also lists Next.js, Magic Links, Social OAuth, Tailwind CSS and 3 more.

On DevHunt

Larafast

9 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Jul 2, 2024

StartupBolt

80 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Dec 3, 2024

Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.