LaunchFast vs Native Express: Head-to-Head Comparison
Choosing between LaunchFast and Native Express? We've compared both boilerplates across pricing, features, tech stack, and more. LaunchFast is $80 cheaper, but pricing isn't everything. Let's dive into the details.
LaunchFast
Efficient starter kits for Astro, NextJS, and SvelteKit, enabling quick setup of modern web applications.
LaunchFast Tech Stack
NextJS Better Auth Polar Postmark Turso 
Astro 
SvelteKit 
Supabase 
Firebase 
Neon 
Resend 
Clerk 
NextAuth 
Sendgrid 
Stripe 
Lemon Squeezy Native Express Tech Stack
Expo 
React Native 
TypeScript Supabase 
RevenueCat | Specification | LaunchFast | Native Express |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $99 | $179 |
| Price range | $99 - $249 | $179 - $229 |
| Stack | NextJS, Better Auth, Polar, Postmark, Turso, Astro, SvelteKit, Supabase, Firebase, Neon, Resend, Clerk, NextAuth, Sendgrid, Stripe, Lemon Squeezy | Supabase Auth, Expo, React Native, TypeScript, Supabase, RevenueCat |
| Integrations listed | 8 | 6 |
| 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 | 18/100 |
| Everything else either kit lists | ||
| Components | ✓ | — |
| Notifications | — | ✓ |
| Support | ✓ | — |
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 Native Express if AI and Analytics are more important to your project.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between LaunchFast and Native Express?
LaunchFast costs $99 and includes 8 features. Native Express costs $179 and includes 6 features. LaunchFast uniquely offers Components, Email, SEO. Native Express uniquely offers AI, Notifications.
Which is cheaper, LaunchFast or Native Express?
LaunchFast is cheaper at $99, which is $80 less than Native Express ($179).
Do LaunchFast and Native Express use the same tech stack?
Yes, both share Supabase in common. LaunchFast uses NextJS, Better Auth, Polar, Postmark, Turso, Astro, SvelteKit, Firebase, Neon, Resend, Clerk, NextAuth, Sendgrid, Stripe, Lemon Squeezy exclusively, while Native Express uses Supabase Auth, Expo, React Native, TypeScript, RevenueCat exclusively.
Which has more features, LaunchFast or Native Express?
LaunchFast has more features (8 vs 6). See the feature matrix above for the full breakdown.
Should I choose LaunchFast or Native Express?
Choose LaunchFast if you need Analytics and Auth and prefer its tech stack. Choose Native Express if AI and Analytics are higher priorities. If price is the deciding factor, LaunchFast is $$80 cheaper.