Choosing between Native Express and Dirstarter? We've compared both boilerplates across pricing, features, tech stack, and more. Dirstarter is $20 cheaper, but pricing isn't everything. Let's dive into the details.
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| Comparison | Native Express | Dirstarter |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $179 | $159 |
| Payments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Analytics | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auth | ✓ | — |
| Database | ✓ | — |
| Notifications | ✓ | — |
| SEO | — | ✓ |
| Stripe | — | ✓ |


Native Express costs $179 while Dirstarter costs $159. Both support TypeScript and include Payments, Analytics, AI.
Native Express is priced at $179-$229. Dirstarter costs $159-$999.
Compare features side-by-side to see which boilerplate better fits your needs.
Both use TypeScript.
Choose Native Express if you prioritize Auth and Database. Choose Dirstarter if SEO and Payments are more important to your project.