Project Starter Guide
Free SaaS Starters with Built-in Monetization
MIT-licensed templates for portfolios, APIs, mobile apps, and full SaaS. Skip weeks of infrastructure setup. Start building and monetizing today.
What's Included
Production-ready templates with monetization infrastructure
4 Production Templates
About-me portfolio, API service, mobile app, and full SaaS level-1. Choose your starting point.
Monetization Built-In
Stripe integration templates, license validation (HMAC-SHA256), and customer portals ready to customize.
Legal & Marketing
Privacy policy, terms of service, copyright notices, and email campaign templates included.
5 Complexity Levels
From static sites to enterprise systems. Decision matrix helps you pick the right stack.
Choose Your Template
4 templates covering different project types
Personal Portfolio
Static site with blog, projects, and contact form
API Service
RESTful API with authentication and rate limiting
Mobile App
React Native app with navigation and state management
SaaS Level 1
Full SaaS with auth, billing, and dashboard
Want AI-powered scaffolding?
These templates are great starting points. For custom AI-generated MVPs tailored to your idea:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this really free?
Yes! MIT licensed, no strings attached. Use for personal or commercial projects. We believe in open source as a lead magnet.
What is included in the monetization templates?
Stripe checkout integration, webhook handlers, license key generation and validation (HMAC-SHA256), customer portal, and usage tracking patterns.
Can I customize the templates?
Absolutely. They are starting points, not constraints. Modify, extend, or strip out features as needed. All code is yours to own.
How do I choose the right template?
Use our 5-level complexity matrix in the README. Match your project requirements (static, CRUD, multi-tenant, platform, enterprise) to the recommended stack.
What if I want AI-powered scaffolding?
Check out VBL Validator ($49) for idea validation, or VBL Starter Kit ($199) for AI-generated, production-ready SaaS with custom requirements.
Do you offer support?
Community support via GitHub issues. For dedicated support and custom scaffolding, consider our paid VBL services.
Ready to start building?
Clone the repo, pick your template, and start shipping.
Get Started on GitHub