LaunchFast vs KMPShip: Head-to-Head Comparison
Choosing between LaunchFast and KMPShip? We've compared both boilerplates across pricing, features, tech stack, and more. LaunchFast is $10 cheaper, but pricing isn't everything. Let's dive into the details.
At a glance: LaunchFast costs $99 - $249 and KMPShip costs $109 - $399, so LaunchFast is $10 cheaper to start. Both are built on Firebase. Only LaunchFast lists Email, SEO. Updated 2026-10-18.
LaunchFast
Efficient starter kits for Astro, NextJS, and SvelteKit, enabling quick setup of modern web applications.
KMPShip
Kotlin Multiplatform starter kit for Android and iOS apps using Compose Multiplatform, Koin, Firebase auth and RevenueCat subscriptions.
LaunchFast Tech Stack
NextJS Better Auth Polar Postmark Turso 
Astro 
SvelteKit 
Supabase 
Firebase 
Neon 
Resend 
Clerk 
NextAuth 
Sendgrid 
Stripe 
Lemon Squeezy KMPShip Tech Stack
Compose Multiplatform 
Kotlin Firebase 
Koin 
RevenueCat 
Ktor | Specification | LaunchFast | KMPShip |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $99 | $109 |
| Price range | $99 - $249 | $109 - $399 |
| Stack | NextJS, Better Auth, Polar, Postmark, Turso, Astro, SvelteKit, Supabase, Firebase, Neon, Resend, Clerk, NextAuth, Sendgrid, Stripe, Lemon Squeezy | Compose Multiplatform, Kotlin, Firebase, Koin, RevenueCat, Ktor |
| Integrations listed | 8 | 19 |
| Auth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Database | ✓ | ✓ |
| ✓ | — | |
| AI | — | — |
| Admin Panel | — | — |
| Multi-tenancy | — | — |
| SEO | ✓ | — |
| Blog | — | — |
| Analytics | ✓ | ✓ |
| Agent readiness · checked 2026-08-17 | ||
| AGENTS.md included | ? | ? |
| CLAUDE.md included | ? | ? |
| Cursor rules included | ? | ? |
| Ships Claude skills | ? | ? |
| Ships subagents | ? | ? |
| MCP integrations | ? | ? |
| Tests an agent can run | ? | ? |
| TypeScript | ? | ? |
| Agent-readiness score | 3/100 | 0/100 |
| Everything else either kit lists | ||
| CI/CD | — | ✓ |
| Community | — | ✓ |
| Components | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cross-Platform | — | ✓ |
| Dark Mode | — | ✓ |
| Deployment | — | ✓ |
| Documentation | — | ✓ |
| In-app purchases | — | ✓ |
| Mobile App | — | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Notifications | — | ✓ |
| Onboarding | — | ✓ |
| Settings | — | ✓ |
| Support | ✓ | — |
| Themes | — | ✓ |
| Updates | — | ✓ |
A question mark means the vendor's public documentation does not mention that capability. It is not a statement that the boilerplate lacks it. How we score agent readiness
Specifications last updated , from the BoilerplateHub catalog.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose LaunchFast if you prioritize Analytics and Auth. Choose KMPShip if Analytics and Auth are more important to your project.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between LaunchFast and KMPShip?
LaunchFast costs $99 and includes 8 features. KMPShip costs $109 and includes 19 features. LaunchFast uniquely offers Email, SEO, Support. KMPShip uniquely offers CI/CD, Community, Cross-Platform.
Which is cheaper, LaunchFast or KMPShip?
LaunchFast is cheaper at $99, which is $10 less than KMPShip ($109).
Do LaunchFast and KMPShip use the same tech stack?
Yes, both share Firebase in common. LaunchFast uses NextJS, Better Auth, Polar, Postmark, Turso, Astro, SvelteKit, Supabase, Neon, Resend, Clerk, NextAuth, Sendgrid, Stripe, Lemon Squeezy exclusively, while KMPShip uses Compose Multiplatform, Kotlin, Koin, RevenueCat, Ktor exclusively.
Which has more features, LaunchFast or KMPShip?
KMPShip has more features (19 vs 8). See the feature matrix above for the full breakdown.
Should I choose LaunchFast or KMPShip?
Choose LaunchFast if you need Analytics and Auth and prefer its tech stack. Choose KMPShip if Analytics and Auth are higher priorities. If price is the deciding factor, LaunchFast is $$10 cheaper.