VibeFast vs ShipFast
ShipFast is a solid web starter — but it stops at the browser. No mobile app, no App Store billing, no AI, no real backend. VibeFast ships all of that for $50 less.
Verdict
Quick summary
ShipFast is a well-designed web-only boilerplate. VibeFast does everything ShipFast does for the web, then ships iOS and Android on top — with a real backend, mobile payments, and four AI features baked in.
VibeFast: iOS + Android + Next.js web, Convex/Supabase backend, RevenueCat mobile billing, 4 AI features, CLI, screen kits — $99 one-time.
ShipFast: Next.js web only, no mobile app, no AI, no real backend — at a higher price.
Choose web-only if you value ShipFast’s polished web kit. Choose VibeFast when you need mobile, AI, or monetization without rebuilding core infra.
Feature comparison
ShipFast covers web SaaS basics. VibeFast covers everything ShipFast does — plus mobile, AI, and real backend.
| Feature | VibeFast | ShipFast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99 one-time | $149–$299 (depending on tier) |
| Platforms | iOS + Android + Web (one repo) | Web only (Next.js) |
| Mobile app | ✅ Full Expo app with Expo Router | ❌ No mobile app |
| Payments | RevenueCat — handles App Store & Play Store billing | Stripe web only — can't do App Store / Play Store IAP |
| AI features | Chatbot, voice bot, image generator, image analysis | None |
| Backend | Convex (real-time) or Supabase (SQL) — fully wired | Next.js API routes only — no real database included |
| CLI tool | ✅ Scaffold features in seconds | ❌ None |
| Screen kits | ✅ Pre-built UI screens for common flows | ❌ None |
| i18n localization | ✅ 6 languages included | Limited |
What VibeFast gives you that ShipFast doesn't
- A real iOS and Android app — not a mobile-responsive website
- RevenueCat for App Store and Play Store billing — Stripe literally cannot do this for native apps
- Four AI features prebuilt: chatbot, voice assistant, image generator, image analysis
- A real database backend (Convex or Supabase) — not just API routes
- A CLI tool so adding features takes seconds, not hours
- All of this at $99 — $50 to $200 less than ShipFast depending on tier
Where ShipFast still fits
- You only need a web SaaS and have zero plans for mobile
- You're already deep in the ShipFast ecosystem and don't want to switch
Which one is right for you?
Choose VibeFast
You're building for mobile, want AI features, or need real backend infrastructure. You want to ship iOS, Android, and web from one codebase without stitching together three separate tools.
Choose ShipFast
You only need a web SaaS, have no mobile plans whatsoever, and are already invested in the ShipFast ecosystem.
FAQ
Can I use VibeFast for web only, like ShipFast?
Yes. The Next.js web app is fully independent. You can ignore the Expo app entirely and use VibeFast exactly like ShipFast — but with more features and for less money.
Why can't I just use Stripe for mobile payments?
Apple and Google require in-app purchases for digital goods sold inside native apps. If you bypass their payment system, your app gets rejected. RevenueCat handles IAP for both stores correctly. ShipFast's Stripe integration doesn't work for native mobile apps.
Is VibeFast really $50 cheaper than ShipFast?
VibeFast is $99 one-time. ShipFast starts at $149 for the basic tier and goes up to $299. So yes — VibeFast is less expensive and ships significantly more functionality.
Does VibeFast have the same SEO quality as ShipFast?
Yes. VibeFast includes full metadata, Open Graph, structured data (JSON-LD), sitemap, and Core Web Vitals optimization on the Next.js web app — the same fundamentals ShipFast covers.
Everything ShipFast does — plus mobile, AI, and a real backend.
VibeFast ships iOS, Android, and web from one codebase with RevenueCat billing, four AI features, and Convex or Supabase backend. One-time $99.
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