Looking for a Scale to Zero AWS alternative? We've compiled 21 comparable boilerplates that share a similar tech stack (NodeJS, React, TypeScript) — ranked by feature overlap and relevance.
Every boilerplate has trade-offs. You might want a Scale to Zero AWS alternative because of pricing, a preferred tech stack, more built-in features, or simply because you want to compare options before committing. The 21 alternatives listed here all overlap with Scale to Zero AWS in some way — shared technologies, similar feature sets, or the same target use case.
When evaluating Scale to Zero AWS 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.
Scale to Zero AWS starts at $80. Among the 21 listed alternatives: 1 has a free tier, and 6 cost less. Price alone shouldn't be the deciding factor — a well-integrated boilerplate saves 40–80 hours of setup regardless of its cost.
| Boilerplate | Price | Blog | Auth | Payments | Database | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scale to Zero AWS (current) | $80–$120 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| nextjet | $169–$199 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| MakerKit | $299–$599 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Gravity | $506–$2995 | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| SaaS Pegasus | $249–$999 | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| NextBase | $99–$399 | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| DaaSBoilerplate | $187–$497 | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| SaasRock | $149–$1999 | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Dirstarter | $159–$199 | — | — | ✓ | — | — |
| staarter.dev | $249 | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| QuickLanding | $19.99–$49.99 | — | — | — | — | — |

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The top alternatives to Scale to Zero AWS are nextjet, MakerKit, Gravity. All share a similar tech stack or feature set and are ranked by relevance to Scale to Zero AWS.
Yes — Paralect Ship is a free alternative to Scale to Zero AWS. Free boilerplates may have fewer features or less frequent updates, but they're a good starting point.
QuickLanding ($19.99) and FastPocket ($55) cost less than Scale to Zero AWS ($80).
Scale to Zero AWS stands out for its use of NodeJS and React. 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.
Among the 21 alternatives, nextjet and MakerKit have the most feature overlap with Scale to Zero AWS. Use BoilerplateHub's feature filters to narrow down by specific integrations like authentication, payments, or email.