Best Alternatives to Native Express in 2026
Looking for a Native Express alternative? We've compiled 17 comparable boilerplates that share a similar tech stack (React Native, Expo, TypeScript) — ranked by feature overlap and relevance.
Why Look for a Native Express Alternative?
Every boilerplate has trade-offs. You might want a Native Express alternative because of pricing, a preferred tech stack, more built-in features, or simply because you want to compare options before committing. The 17 alternatives listed here all overlap with Native Express in some way — shared technologies, similar feature sets, or the same target use case.
How to Choose a Native Express Alternative
When evaluating Native Express alternatives, focus on three things: (1) tech stack match — does it use the frameworks you already know? (2) feature coverage — does it include the integrations you need, like auth, payments, and email? (3) price-to-value — a good boilerplate saves weeks of setup time; compare what you get at each price point before deciding.
Price Comparison
Native Express starts at $179. Among the 17 listed alternatives: none are free, and 11 cost less. Price alone shouldn't be the deciding factor — a well-integrated boilerplate saves 40–80 hours of setup regardless of its cost.
17 Alternatives to Native Express
| Boilerplate | Price | Auth | Database | Notifications | Payments | Analytics | AI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Native Express (current) | $179–$229 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AIO - React Native & Next Template | $499 | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| LaunchToday | $249 | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | — | — |
| NextBase | $99–$399 | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | — | — |
| MakerKit | $299–$599 | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Next Starter AI | $169–$199 | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Supaboost | $150 | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Scale to Zero AWS | $80–$120 | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | — |
| SaaS Pegasus | $249–$999 | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| AnotherWrapper | $127–$157 | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Launchway | $99 | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
AIO - React Native & Next Template
Expo
React Native
TypeScript
NextJS
Auth 
SEO 
Database 
Payments 
Analytics 
Atlas Apps LTD
LaunchToday
Supabase
Firebase
Subscription Payments Auth 
Paul Waweru
Loved by 20+ mobile app founders
NextBase
Tailwind Auth 
Documentation Payments 
Admin Panel 
Bhargav
Over 200 Creators use
MakerKit
Remix Auth Admin Panel Payments 
Plugins 
Dark Mode 
Blog Documentation 
Giancarlo
Join over 250 makers
Payments Auth SEO Database 
AI 
Emails 
Softio
Join over 250 makers leveraging Next Starter AI
Auth Database Payments 
Lemon Squeezy 
Lee
Join Terry and 35 others!
Scale to Zero AWS
NodeJS Blog Auth Payments Database Email 
Javid
5.0 from 62 happy builders
SaaS Pegasus
Django
HTMX AI Auth Payments 
CMS Admin Panel Subscription 
Stripe 
Cory Zue
Join 1386 makers using Pegasus today.
AI Payments Storage Blog Analytics Email 
Landing Page Lemon Squeezy 
Fekri Daoui
Used by 96+ makers
Launchway
Auth Subscription Email Payments 
Onboarding Analytics Stripe 
Brian Briscoe
Dirstarter
Prisma SEO Payments AI Analytics Stripe 
Directory 
Piotr Kulpinski
100+ happy customers
nextjet
Auth Dashboard Blog Payments 
Renas Hassan
Loved by developers
DirectoryFast
Dashboard SEO Payments Email 
Login 
UI/UX Database Directory 
Dany
10+ shipped
staarter.dev
SEO Email Payments Blog Storage Database Dark Mode 
Nikolai
trusted by 15+ makers
SaasRock
Auth 
Billing Subscription Stripe 
Alexandro Martinez Garcia
1,358 makers are using
WaitlistEasy
PostgreSQL Analytics 
Waitlist Admin Panel 
Yuan
883+ already subscribed
DaaSBoilerplate
Strapi Auth Admin Panel 
Multi-tenancy Stripe Blog Documentation 
Deployment 
Fraser
281 database builders
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best alternatives to Native Express?
The top alternatives to Native Express are AIO - React Native & Next Template, LaunchToday, NextBase. All share a similar tech stack or feature set and are ranked by relevance to Native Express.
Is there a free alternative to Native Express?
Most Native Express alternatives are paid, but some may offer a free tier or open-source version. Check each listing for current pricing.
What's cheaper than Native Express?
NextBase ($99) and Next Starter AI ($169) cost less than Native Express ($179).
How does Native Express compare to its alternatives?
Native Express stands out for its use of React Native and Expo. Compared to alternatives, it offers a specific combination of built-in integrations and framework choices. The best way to compare is to match feature overlap and tech stack fit to your specific project requirements.
Which Native Express alternative has the most features?
Among the 17 alternatives, AIO - React Native & Next Template and LaunchToday have the most feature overlap with Native Express. Use BoilerplateHub's feature filters to narrow down by specific integrations like authentication, payments, or email.