How SarvStack compares
A factual side-by-side look at the main options for shipping a SaaS on TanStack Start today. We list the differences and let you pick what fits.
| Feature | SarvStack | supastarter | TanStack Starter Kit | Free community starters | Building from scratch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $99 one-time | $349 single-framework | $49 early-bird | $0 | $0 + your time |
| TanStack Start support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Varies | DIY |
| Merchant-of-record billing out of the box | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Agent-ready documentation (CLAUDE.md) | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Documented RLS patterns | Yes | Yes | Basic | Varies | DIY |
| Target audience | Solo indie hackers | Teams, multi-tenant SaaS | Solo indie hackers | Hobby / learning | Anyone with time |
| Docs & support | Docs + GitHub issues | Docs + Discord | Docs + GitHub issues | Community | Stack Overflow |
Competitor details as of July 2026 — verify current pricing on their sites.
Which should you pick?
- Team building a multi-tenant B2B SaaS with organizations, teams, and RBAC? supastarter has broader framework coverage and team features out of the box.
- Solo indie hacker on TanStack Start who wants VAT handled and AI-agent-friendly docs? SarvStack is built for that exact case.
- Learning or hobby project? A free community starter is the right call — pay for a kit when your time is more expensive than the price.