Open Source & Free Starter

Build AI AppsIn Minutes, Not Months

Free, open-source starter template with pre-connected Cloud Backend and Cloud Admin. Everything you need to launch your AI-powered SaaS, plus scaling and self-hosting options available.

Free Starter & Open Source
Cloud Backend Connected
Cloud Admin Included
FREE
Forever
CLOUD
Connected
SCALE
On Demand
Free Forever + Cloud Scaling + Self-Hosting

Everything You Need, Every Step of the Way

Start with our free open-source frontend connected to Cloud Backend and Admin. Scale with Cloud+ for multiple projects, or go self-hosted for complete ownership.

Open-source Frontend (Free)

Complete Source Code

✨ Free

Full Next.js frontend with TypeScript, open source on GitHub

Connected to Cloud Backend

✨ Free

Pre-configured to use our hosted API (free tier included)

Connected to Cloud Admin

✨ Free

Built-in admin panel access through our cloud service (free tier)

Cloud+ Scaling

Multiple Projects

☁️ Cloud+

Up to 3 projects with enhanced Cloud Backend and Admin access

Higher API Limits

☁️ Cloud+

Increased rate limits, storage, and processing capabilities

Extra Credits Available

☁️ Cloud+

Purchase additional credits and extend project limits as needed

Self-Hosting Package

Backend Source Code

🏠 Self-Host

Complete FastAPI backend with all endpoints and AI integrations

Admin Source Code

🏠 Self-Host

Full admin panel source code for complete customization

Deployment Configs

🏠 Self-Host

Docker, AWS, Railway deployment guides and configurations

AI & UI Components (All Plans)

AI Integrations

✨ Free

OpenAI, Replicate, Claude - ready to use across all plans

shadcn/ui Components

✨ Free

50+ pre-built, customizable UI components

Landing Page Templates

✨ Free

Professional landing pages for various AI use cases

Start Free, Scale Smart, Own Everything

Begin with our free open-source frontend connected to cloud services. Scale with Cloud+ for multiple projects, or go self-hosted for complete control.

Need scaling or self-hosting? View all pricing options

Feature Preview

Explore What's Built-In

Your local environment includes all these features ready to use. Click any demo to see them in action or examine the code.

AI Features

AI Image Generation

Ready

Create and modify images using DALL-E, Stable Diffusion, and other AI models

AI Chat Assistant

Ready

Interactive chat interface with GPT-4 and context-aware responses

User Management

Authentication System

Ready

Complete auth with email/password, social logins, and user profiles

User Dashboard

Ready

Personal dashboard for managing projects, files, and account settings

Development Tools

UI Components Library

Ready

50+ shadcn/ui components with dark mode and responsive design

Database Integration

Ready

PostgreSQL database with migrations and event sourcing

What You Can Build

Real-world application examples using the included features and components.

Intermediate

AI Image Editor

Build Canva-like editor with AI-powered image generation and editing

DALL-E
Stable Diffusion
Image Upload
Gallery
Beginner

AI Writing Assistant

Create document editor with AI writing suggestions and grammar checking

GPT-4
Text Editor
Suggestions
Export
Advanced

AI Analytics Dashboard

Build business intelligence dashboard with AI-powered insights

Charts
AI Insights
Real-time
Exports

Start Building Your AI App Today

All features are pre-built and ready to customize. Follow the examples or create something entirely new.

Free & Ready to Use

From Zero to AI App in 3 Steps

Get your AI-powered application running locally in under 5 minutes.

Free Starter Kit with Cloud Backend and Cloud Admin already connected and configured.

Getting Started

1

Clone Repository

Get the starter template

git clone https://github.com/VibeCodingStarter/starter-kit.git
2

Install Dependencies

Set up the project

cd starter-kit && npm install
3

Start Development

Launch the dev server

npm run dev

What's Included

Authentication Ready (Free)

Backend JWT authentication with role-based access control and session management

✨ included

Cloud Backend Connected (Free)

Pre-connected to our hosted Cloud Backend - no setup required, just start coding

✨ included

Cloud Admin Access (Free)

Built-in Cloud Admin dashboard already connected and ready for management

✨ included

AI Integrations (Free)

OpenAI, Replicate, and Anthropic integrations with image generation example

✨ included

Cloud+ Scaling Available

Scale to multiple projects with enhanced limits and additional features

☁️ upgrade

Self-Hosting Available

Want full control? Purchase complete backend and admin source code

🏠 optional
Live Demos

See It In Action

Explore fully functional demos that showcase the capabilities of your AI application starter. Each demo is built with the same components and patterns you'll use in your project.

AI Feature

AI Image Generation

Upload reference images and generate new variations with AI. Features include multiple AI providers, public gallery, and user management.

Key Features:

OpenAI DALL-E
Replicate Models
Public Gallery
User Accounts
Try Demo
Conversational AI

AI Assistant Chat

Interactive chat interface with AI assistant. Includes conversation history, typing indicators, and contextual responses.

Key Features:

GPT-4 Integration
Chat History
Real-time UI
Context Aware
Try Demo
Data & AI

Analytics Dashboard

Data visualization and insights dashboard with AI-powered analytics. Features charts, metrics, and predictive analysis.

Key Features:

Real-time Data
AI Insights
Custom Charts
Export Options
Try Demo
UI Templates

Landing Page Templates

Professional landing pages for AI products and services. Multiple layouts and conversion-optimized designs.

Key Features:

Responsive Design
SEO Optimized
Multiple Layouts
CTA Components
Try Demo

Explore More Examples

Browse our comprehensive collection of components, use cases, and implementation examples to understand the full potential of the Dev Kit for AI.

Technology Stack

Production-Ready Architecture

Built with modern, battle-tested technologies that scale from prototype to production. Every component is carefully selected for performance, developer experience, and maintainability.

Frontend

Next.js 14
React framework with App Router
TypeScript
Type-safe development
Tailwind CSS
Utility-first styling
shadcn/ui
Beautiful components

Backend

FastAPI
High-performance Python API
Pydantic
Data validation
SQLAlchemy
Database ORM
Alembic
Database migrations

AI & ML

OpenAI
GPT models integration
Replicate
AI model hosting
Anthropic
Claude AI models
Image Generation
DALL-E, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion

Infrastructure

PostgreSQL
Database & Event Store
AWS S3
File storage
Docker
Containerization
Vercel
Frontend deployment

Lightning Fast

Optimized for performance with edge computing, caching, and modern build tools.

Enterprise Security

Built-in authentication, authorization, and security best practices from day one.

Global Scale

Ready for worldwide deployment with CDN, edge functions, and multi-region support.

Pricing Plans

Start Free, Scale When Ready

Begin with our free open-source starters. Add backend power and admin capabilities as you grow.

Learn & Build

Free Starter

$0/ Forever

Perfect for individual developers and small projects

  • Build. Ship. Iterate. For free
  • Open-source user application
  • Next.js + TypeScript + Tailwind CSS
  • Pre-built components and utilities
  • Complete frontend starter templates
  • Community support
  • Production-ready setup
  • Documentation included
  • Starter access to Cloud API
  • Starter access to Admin Panel
  • AI-workers for free
  • Storage for image and video
Scale Up

Cloud Starter

$29$19/ per month
🔥 Early Access Deal

Add backend power with larger limits and advanced features

  • Everything in the free plan
  • Larger API limits
  • Larger file storage capabilities
  • Support multiple simultaneous projects
  • AI-image generation workflows
  • AI-video generation workflows
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Automated backups
  • Email notifications
  • API rate limiting controls
  • Bring your own AI keys
  • Priority support
Go Pro

Cloud Premium

$99/ per month

Complete platform for teams with unlimited access and advanced features

  • Everything in Cloud Starter plan
  • Designed for teams and larger projects
  • Advanced AI model access
  • Unlimited simultaneous projects support
  • Largest API limits
  • Largest file storage capabilities
  • Custom integrations support
  • Advanced user management
  • Multi-environment deployments
  • Performance monitoring
  • Webhooks for real-time notifications
  • Custom feature requests
Coming Soon
Enterprise Solution

Self-Hosted Deployment

For organizations that need complete control, compliance, and security. Deploy the entire platform on your own infrastructure.

Self-Hosted

$499/ per month

Deploy on your own infrastructure with complete source code access. Coming in 2026 H2.

  • Complete backend API source code
  • Complete admin panel source code
  • Deploy the whole platform on your own infrastructure
  • Full control over your environment and data
  • Ideal for organizations with specific compliance or security requirements
  • PostgreSQL database schema & migrations
  • Docker deployment configurations
  • AWS/Railway/Render deployment guides
  • Self-hosting documentation
  • Unlimited projects on your infrastructure
  • 1-year of updates included
  • Priority email & video support

Why This Approach?

Start Free

Get full frontend source code and templates. Perfect for learning and small projects.

Add Backend

Skip backend setup complexity. Use our hosted API when you need server-side features.

Full Platform

Complete solution with admin panel. Perfect for teams and production applications.

Need enterprise deployment? Check out our Self-Hosted solution above for complete control and compliance.