Business Class vs Native Express: Head-to-Head Comparison
Choosing between Business Class and Native Express? We've compared both boilerplates across pricing, features, tech stack, and more. Business Class is $10 cheaper, but pricing isn't everything. Let's dive into the details.
Business Class
Business Class: SaaS template with built-in subscriptions, SEO-optimized blog, and Kamal deployment for quick launches.
Business Class Tech Stack
Ruby on Rails 
Tailwind Native Express Tech Stack
React Native 
Expo 
TypeScript 
Supabase | Comparison | Business Class | Native Express |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $169 | $179 |
| Auth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subscription | ✓ | — |
| Deployment | ✓ | — |
| Blog | ✓ | — |
| Stripe | ✓ | — |
| Paddle | ✓ | — |
| Database | — | ✓ |
| Notifications | — | ✓ |
| Analytics | — | ✓ |
| AI | — | ✓ |
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Business Class if you prioritize Auth and Subscription. Choose Native Express if Auth and Database are more important to your project.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Business Class and Native Express?
Business Class costs $169 and includes 7 features. Native Express costs $179 and includes 6 features. Business Class uniquely offers Subscription, Deployment, Blog. Native Express uniquely offers Database, Notifications, Analytics.
Which is cheaper, Business Class or Native Express?
Business Class is cheaper at $169, which is $10 less than Native Express ($179).
Do Business Class and Native Express use the same tech stack?
No, Business Class and Native Express use different tech stacks. Business Class is built with Ruby on Rails, Tailwind, while Native Express uses React Native, Expo, TypeScript.
Which has more features, Business Class or Native Express?
Business Class has more features (7 vs 6). See the feature matrix above for the full breakdown.
Should I choose Business Class or Native Express?
Choose Business Class if you need Auth and Subscription and prefer its tech stack. Choose Native Express if Auth and Database are higher priorities. If price is the deciding factor, Business Class is $$10 cheaper.