General
What's the difference between Free and Pro?
What's the difference between Free and Pro?
The free version is the API backend — auth, billing, teams, webhooks, and everything documented on this site. Pro adds a complete frontend (
apps/web) and a UI component library (packages/ui) on top of the same backend. The API code is identical.Do I need the free version first?
Do I need the free version first?
No. Pro is a standalone monorepo that includes the API. You don’t need to clone or install the free version separately.
Can I use a different frontend framework?
Can I use a different frontend framework?
Yes. The API is a standalone REST API that works with any frontend. Pro happens to include TanStack Start + React, but you could replace
apps/web with Next.js, Nuxt, SvelteKit, or anything else. The Eden client provides type safety for any TypeScript frontend.Can I use it for multiple projects?
Can I use it for multiple projects?
Yes. One purchase, unlimited projects. No per-project or per-seat licensing.
Updates
How do I get updates?
How do I get updates?
Pull from the private GitHub repo whenever you want. No expiration, no token system, no subscription to maintain.
What if the free API gets an update?
What if the free API gets an update?
We keep the API in both repos in sync. When the free version gets a fix or feature, it lands in Pro too. Pull the latest and you’re up to date.
Will updates break my customizations?
Will updates break my customizations?
Updates land as new commits in the repo. If you’ve customized files, you handle the merge like any other Git pull. We avoid breaking changes, but if a migration is needed, it will be documented in the changelog.
Technical
Why TanStack Start instead of Next.js?
Why TanStack Start instead of Next.js?
TanStack Start runs on Vinxi and is framework-agnostic at the runtime level — it doesn’t require Vercel or any specific hosting. It has file-based routing, server functions, and full React 19 support. Combined with Eden, it gives you end-to-end type safety without code generation.
Can I add more shadcn/ui components?
Can I add more shadcn/ui components?
Yes. The
packages/ui directory is a standard shadcn/ui setup. Use the shadcn CLI to add any component from their library. It will be available across the frontend immediately.Does the frontend work without the API running?
Does the frontend work without the API running?
No. The frontend calls the API for all data. Both need to be running during development (
bun dev starts both) and in production.How do I add a new API endpoint and use it in the frontend?
How do I add a new API endpoint and use it in the frontend?
Add the route in
apps/api like normal. The Eden client picks up the new types automatically — no code generation step. Import the client in your frontend component and call the new endpoint with full autocomplete.Billing & Access
Is it a subscription?
Is it a subscription?
No. $199 one-time payment. You get permanent repo access.
Do you offer refunds?
Do you offer refunds?
Yes, within 14 days of purchase if you haven’t used the code in a production deployment.
Can my team access the repo?
Can my team access the repo?
The purchase includes access for one GitHub account. Team members can access the code through your organization’s private fork or by sharing the cloned repo internally.