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The Boring JavaScript Stack vs Open SaaS

Open-source React & Node SaaS starter, while Boring Stack offers Sails and multiple UI options
The Boring JavaScript StackThe Reliable Full-Stack JavaScript StackOpen SaaSAn open-source, 100% free, production-grade, React & Node.js SaaS starter!

Which to pick

Pick The Boring JavaScript Stack if you want…

  • Server-centric full-stack JavaScript apps
  • A free, open-source tool
  • Integrations with Sails, Inertia or Tailwind CSS (on The Boring JavaScript Stack's list, not Open SaaS's)

Pick Open SaaS if you want…

  • Full-stack SaaS starter with built-in payments
  • React-Node SaaS projects
  • Integrations with Node.js, Prisma or Stripe (on Open SaaS's list, not The Boring JavaScript Stack's)

Side by side

What it is
The Boring JavaScript Stack:The Boring JavaScript Stack is an opinionated full-stack JavaScript starter using Sails, Inertia, Tailwind and Vue/React/Svelte.
Open SaaS:Open SaaS is a free, open-source full-stack React + Node.js starter kit with built-in auth, payments and AI-ready features.
Best for
The Boring JavaScript Stack:Server-centric full-stack JavaScript apps
Open SaaS:Full-stack SaaS starter with built-in payments
Who it’s for
The Boring JavaScript Stack:Developers who want a stable, battle-tested full-stack JS setup without chasing new trends.
Open SaaS:Developers building SaaS products who want a ready-made, type-safe stack.
Pricing
The Boring JavaScript Stack:Open source
Open SaaS:Freemium
Plans
The Boring JavaScript Stack:—
Open SaaS:Hobby $9.99/month per month · Pro $19.99/month per month · 10 Credits $9.99
Open source
The Boring JavaScript Stack:Yes
Open SaaS:Yes, 16,015 GitHub stars
Works with
The Boring JavaScript Stack:Sails, Inertia, Tailwind CSS, Vue, React, Svelte
Open SaaS:React, Node.js, Prisma, Stripe, Polar.sh, Lemon Squeezy, Plausible, Google Analytics

The Boring JavaScript Stack features

  • Server-centric development. Build product features without a separate API layer; the backend serves data directly to pages.
  • No API for SPA. Each SPA page receives needed data as props from the Sails backend, eliminating a separate API.
  • UI framework agnostic. Choose Vue, React, or Svelte for the frontend layer while keeping the same backend.
  • Single codebase. Routing, data access, and UI live in one repository, simplifying development and deployment.
  • Tailwind CSS styling. Integrated utility-first Tailwind CSS for rapid, consistent UI design.

Open SaaS features

  • Full-stack Type Safety. TypeScript types are auto-generated across the entire stack without extra configuration.
  • Pre-configured Auth. Ready-to-use authentication flow that you own and can customize.
  • Payment Provider Integration. Stripe, Polar.sh and Lemon Squeezy checkout and webhook setup out of the box.
  • Admin Dashboard & Analytics. Built-in dashboard with graphs, tables and Plausible/Google Analytics support.
  • File Uploads via AWS S3. Example code for presigned S3 uploads, fully documented.
  • Built-in Blog with Astro. Markdown-based blog powered by Astro, with SEO-friendly rendering.
  • E2E Tests & CI. Playwright tests and GitHub Actions CI pipeline included.
  • Deploy Anywhere. No vendor lock-in; deploy yourself or use Wasp’s one-click deploy.

The Boring JavaScript Stack vs Open SaaS FAQ

Is The Boring JavaScript Stack or Open SaaS free?+

The Boring JavaScript Stack is free and open source. Open SaaS has a free plan; paid plans start at $9.99/month (Hobby).

Which is cheaper, The Boring JavaScript Stack or Open SaaS?+

The Boring JavaScript Stack is free, so it costs less. Open SaaS starts at $9.99/month (Hobby).

Is The Boring JavaScript Stack or Open SaaS open source?+

Yes, both are open source: The Boring JavaScript Stack and Open SaaS (wasp-lang/open-saas on GitHub, MIT license).

Do The Boring JavaScript Stack and Open SaaS integrate with the same tools?+

Partly. Both list React. The Boring JavaScript Stack also lists Sails, Inertia, Tailwind CSS, Vue and 1 more; Open SaaS also lists Node.js, Prisma, Stripe, Polar.sh and 6 more.

On DevHunt

The Boring JavaScript Stack

5 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Mar 5, 2024

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Open SaaS

98 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Jan 23, 2024

Open SaaS on DevHunt →Open SaaS alternatives

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