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Starter Index vs Template0

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

Short answer: Pick Starter Index if you want curated boilerplate directory; pick Template0 if you want free web templates across many categories. Starter Index is free; Template0 starts at $99/month.

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
Starting price
Starter Index:Free
Template0:$99/month (Sponsor)
Free plan or trial
Starter Index:Free to use
Template0:—
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

What is the difference between Starter Index and Template0?+

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

Should I use Starter Index or Template0?+

Pick Starter Index if you want curated boilerplate directory, boilerplate discovery or a free tool. Pick Template0 if you want free web templates across many categories or integrations with Tailwind CSS, Astro or Three.js (on Template0's list, not Starter Index's).

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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