CheapStack vs Wasp (Open SaaS)
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Wasp (Open SaaS)
Free (MIT)
Wasp is the right choice if you want a free, open-source framework with a built-in SaaS starter (14k GitHub stars), full-stack type safety, and background job support. CheapStack is the right choice if you want a standard Next.js project without learning a new framework, or if you need Polar.sh payments.
Feature comparison
| Feature | CheapStack | Wasp (Open SaaS) |
|---|
| Price | $49–$79 | Free (MIT) |
| Framework | Standard Next.js | Wasp DSL + React/Next.js |
| Learning curve | Standard Next.js knowledge | Must learn Wasp DSL |
| Payments | Polar.sh | Stripe |
| Background jobs | Not included | PgBoss included |
| GitHub stars | New | 14,000+ |
| Auth | NextAuth v5 | Built-in auth (email, Google, GitHub) |
Choose CheapStack if
- + Standard Next.js — no new framework to learn
- + Polar.sh payments included
- + Lower complexity
- + Larger ecosystem compatibility
Choose Wasp (Open SaaS) if
- → Free and open source
- → 14,000 GitHub stars
- → Built-in background jobs (PgBoss)
- → Full-stack type safety
- → CLI tooling
- → Active community