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Starter Index vs Template0

Lists top boilerplates for starting projects, whereas Template0 lists ready-made UI templates.

Which to pick

Pick Starter Index if you want…

  • Curated boilerplate directory
  • Boilerplate discovery
  • A free tool
  • Integrations with Vue.js, Angular or Node.js (on Starter Index's list, not Template0's)

Pick Template0 if you want…

  • Free web templates across many categories
  • Integrations with Tailwind CSS, Astro or Three.js (on Template0's list, not Starter Index's)

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What it is
Starter Index:Starter Index is a curated directory of boilerplates and starter kits for developers.
Template0:Template0 provides a searchable catalog of over 800 free web templates for sites, landing pages, blogs, portfolios, e-commerce and dashboards.
Best for
Starter Index:Curated boilerplate directory
Template0:Free web templates across many categories
Who it’s for
Starter Index:Developers looking for ready-made project templates.
Template0:Web developers and designers looking for ready-made free templates.
Pricing
Starter Index:Free
Template0:Paid
Plans
Starter Index:—
Template0:Sponsor $99.00/month per month
Works with
Starter Index:React, Next.js, Vue.js, Angular, Node.js, Python, Ruby on Rails, Laravel
Template0:Tailwind CSS, Next.js, React, Astro, Three.js, HTML, TypeScript

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.

Template0 features

  • Large template library. Lists more than 10,000 free templates spanning 20+ categories.
  • Category filters. Browse templates by product, business, landing page, blog, portfolio, e-commerce, admin dashboard, etc.
  • Open-source details. Each template shows source repo, tech stack (e.g., Tailwind, Next.js, Astro) and licensing.
  • Sponsor placement. Creators can reserve a monthly sponsor slot for $99 to highlight a template on the homepage.
  • Community updates. Latest templates and blog posts are displayed on the front page.
  • Newsletter. Subscribe to receive updates about new templates and features.

Starter Index vs Template0 FAQ

Is Starter Index or Template0 free?+

Starter Index is free. Template0 is paid, from $99/month (Sponsor).

Which is cheaper, Starter Index or Template0?+

Starter Index is free, so it costs less. Template0 starts at $99/month (Sponsor).

Do Starter Index and Template0 integrate with the same tools?+

Partly. Both list React and Next.js. Starter Index also lists Vue.js, Angular, Node.js, Python and 5 more; Template0 also lists Tailwind CSS, Astro, Three.js, HTML and 1 more.

On DevHunt

Starter Index

28 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Jan 3, 2023

Template0

0 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Dec 16, 2025

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