PySaaS
Dev tools
saas starter kit
SHOW HN2023
How HN took it
1 positive, 11 neutral or asking, 1 mixed, 21 critical, out of 34 comments about the project. Thread score -0.49.
Design: 1 for, 5 againstPricing: 0 for, 6 againstIdea: 0 for, 2 againstExecution: 0 for, 2 against
The thread, comment by comment
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What HN said
What people liked
Single-language stack appeals to Python developers
From 2 comments
As a ML engineer / back end type of dev, I really like the idea that I can build everything in Python. Really tempted to buy it but I am a bit scared about support. Can you share…
ludoro on HNPySaaS uses the Pynecone web framework rather than Django or Flask. This allows you to build the entire stack in a single language instead of having to learn and switch between…
BowTiedRay on HN
Nice logo
From 1 comment
Since I am now finishing my own SaaS boilerplate for Rails[0], it's interesting to me to see the choices and focus one's make. Py on the front-end is an interesting one. And a…
strzibny on HN
Objections
Compiling Python to NextJS adds fragile abstraction layers that are hard to debug
From 3 comments
That kind of other-language-to-JS stuff works great for small, one-man projects that never go to production. Unfortunately, other than TypeScript, none of these solutions have…
MajimasEyepatch on HN> The frontend is compiled down to a NextJS app So, PySaaS > NextJS > React > Javascript How far will this abstraction layer reach?
Alifatisk on HNMy worry with this kind of thing is that some random dependency will break and there will be no easy solution. Compiling Python to JS seems like a very fragile process. And if…
irskep on HN
Lifetime pricing creates misaligned incentives for long-term maintenance
From 2 comments
The lifetime one-time-payment pricing seems worrying to me. It feels like it would drive high levels of activity/maintenance during a growth curve, then probably fall off…
tyingq on HNYeh whenever I see “life time” pricing I think the author Is impatient and/or greedy and just wants as much money up front as possible. Where’s the incentive to keep plugging…
bazmattaz on HN
No visible contact info or company identity, looks scam-like
From 3 comments
No contact info or something similar? How do we distinguish this from a "scam" site, if we do not have anyone to hold accountable? Social Media accounts do not count.
mytlogos on HNIf I can't find even the juristriction I'm entering a contract with I usually bail. I wish at least the payment provider would force sellers to reveal the name and address on the…
mtmail on HN4000 followers on twitter with zero tweets. None seem to be software developers. This project is giving me more red flags than it should.
mtmail on HN
Closed source paid product with little value over open-source parts
From 1 comment
What is the value add here? It appears to be a closed source project that strings together many open-source projects, but the transparency is blocked by a paywall?
tholm on HN
Demo pricing page shows unusual monthly prices and Safari checkout fails
From 2 comments
The pricing page has monthly options for $69 and $420... not a fantastic look on launch day, lol.
anakaine on HNThe buy-now page doesn’t load on safari (so I can’t check out the price) - but in general if you do the heavy lifting by using existing free Python tools you’ll have a hard time…
tempaccount1234 on HN
Requests
Clarify currency on pricing page
From 2 comments
If I can't find even the juristriction I'm entering a contract with I usually bail. I wish at least the payment provider would force sellers to reveal the name and address on the…
mtmail on HNWill certainly clear up the pricing section. Yes, "$" is supposed to indicate US dollar.
BowTiedRay on HN
Clarify support and update plan if the project stops
From 1 comment
As a ML engineer / back end type of dev, I really like the idea that I can build everything in Python. Really tempted to buy it but I am a bit scared about support. Can you share…
ludoro on HN
Admin panel
From 1 comment
Where is the admin panel?
icemelt8 on HN
Questions
How deep can custom UI be built?
From 1 comment
I’m not a fan of writing front end code with Python or any language other than JS/TS. How deep can I customize or build feature rich UI? I still think the best combo is Rails/…
zocoi on HN
Is it safe to expose to the public internet without a reverse proxy?
From 1 comment
`pc run --env prod --port 80` Is this solid enough to expose to the sesspool of the public internet? Or should I reverse proxy it! I ask coming from Django where the steps to set…
quickthrower2 on HN
Does it use websocket and server-side state, which is acceptable for SaaS?
From 1 comment
Doesn't Pynecone uses a websocket connection and stores application state in the backend? Are you suggesting these are acceptable for a SaaS application?
cruxcode on HN
Alternatives named
SaaS Pegasus, Djaodjin, SaaS Forge and other Django/Flask boilerplates
From 1 comment
How is it different from: Django (Python) ``` SaaS Pegasus https://www.saaspegasus.com/ Djaodjin. Open Source. https://djaodjin.com/ Carrot Seed https://www.cnc.io/en/seed The…
techn00 on HN
Nextless.js full-stack JavaScript starter kit
From 1 comment
The example you have mentioned only uses Python in the backend. It's based on Django or Flask. Then, in the frontend, it uses JavaScript. Building a SaaS from scratch required a…
creativedg on HN
Business Class Kit for Rails
From 1 comment
Since I am now finishing my own SaaS boilerplate for Rails[0], it's interesting to me to see the choices and focus one's make. Py on the front-end is an interesting one. And a…
strzibny on HN
GPT-4 with Copilot or Cursor
From 1 comment
Just buy gpt-4 + github copilot/cursor for 2x$20
rkwasny on HN