Native Express vs TurboStarter: Head-to-Head Comparison
Choosing between Native Express and TurboStarter? We've compared both boilerplates across pricing, features, tech stack, and more. Native Express is $120 cheaper, but pricing isn't everything. Let's dive into the details.
Native Express Tech Stack
Expo 
React Native 
TypeScript 
Supabase TurboStarter Tech Stack
NextJS Expo React Native 
Plasmo Supabase | Specification | Native Express | TurboStarter |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $179 | $299 |
| Price range | $179 - $229 | $299 - $499 |
| Stack | Expo, React Native, TypeScript, Supabase | NextJS, Expo, React Native, Plasmo, Supabase |
| Integrations listed | 6 | 5 |
| 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 | 18/100 | 95/100 |
| Everything else either kit lists | ||
| Notifications | ✓ | — |
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 Native Express if you prioritize AI and Analytics. Choose TurboStarter if AI and Admin Panel are more important to your project.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Native Express and TurboStarter?
Native Express costs $179 and includes 6 features. TurboStarter costs $299 and includes 5 features. Native Express uniquely offers Analytics, Database, Notifications. TurboStarter uniquely offers Admin Panel, Multi-tenancy.
Which is cheaper, Native Express or TurboStarter?
Native Express is cheaper at $179, which is $120 less than TurboStarter ($299).
Do Native Express and TurboStarter use the same tech stack?
Yes, both share Expo, React Native, Supabase in common. Native Express uses TypeScript exclusively, while TurboStarter uses NextJS, Plasmo exclusively.
Which has more features, Native Express or TurboStarter?
Native Express has more features (6 vs 5). See the feature matrix above for the full breakdown.
Should I choose Native Express or TurboStarter?
Choose Native Express if you need AI and Analytics and prefer its tech stack. Choose TurboStarter if AI and Admin Panel are higher priorities. If price is the deciding factor, Native Express is $$120 cheaper.