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Peter is the creator of [**TurboReel**](https://turboreelgpt.tech/), an open-source platform with a paid SaaS layer, that transforms how creators generate short-form video content. With just a prompt, users can produce polished TikToks and YouTube Shorts in moments.
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But like any SaaS founder, Peter faced the challenge of turning his vision into reality without getting bogged down in repetitive technical setup. That’s where [**Wasp’s Open SaaS boilerplate**](https://opensaas.sh/) came in.
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But like any SaaS founder, Peter faced the challenge of turning his vision into reality without getting bogged down in repetitive technical setup. That's where [**Wasp's Open SaaS boilerplate**](https://opensaas.sh/) came in.
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In this post, we'll cover three main things: what gave Peter an idea, how he chose the tech stack to build on, and finally, how he made his first $100. Let's dive in!
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In this post, we'll cover three main things: what inspired Peter to kickstart the project, how he chose the tech stack to build on, and finally, how he made his first $100. Let's dive in!
Peter’s journey to Open SaaS began with a simple Google search for SaaS boilerplates. "I was looking for something that could save me time," Peter recalls. "I came across a few options—some were free but basic, and [others were paid but didn’t feel worth it](https://docs.opensaas.sh/blog/2024-12-04-open-source-saas-boilerplate-vs-paid/). Then I found Wasp’s Open SaaS boilerplate."
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Peter's journey to Open SaaS began with a simple Google search for SaaS boilerplates.
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What stood out to Peter wasn’t just that it was free, but that it was **open source**. *"I liked the idea of building on something maintained by a community, not locked behind a paywall*", he says. Intrigued, Peter explored [Wasp](https://wasp-lang.dev/) further and discovered an engaging community that offered exactly what he needed to start building TurboReel.
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*"I was looking for something that could save me time," Peter recalls. "I came across a few options—some were free but basic, and [others were paid but didn't feel worth it](https://docs.opensaas.sh/blog/2024-12-04-open-source-saas-boilerplate-vs-paid/). Then I found Wasp's Open SaaS boilerplate."*
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Here’s a video presenting Open SaaS, generated with TurboReel 🐝
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What stood out to Peter wasn't just that it was free, but that it was **open source**. *"I liked the idea of building on something maintained by a community, not locked behind a paywall"*, he says. Intrigued, Peter explored [Wasp](https://wasp-lang.dev/) further and discovered an engaging community that offered exactly what he needed to start building TurboReel.
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Here's a video presenting Open SaaS, generated with TurboReel 🐝
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<VideoPlayersrc={opensaas}lgWidth="45%" />
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## TurboReel’s Tech Stack
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## TurboReel's Tech Stack
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TurboReel lets users generate short explainer videos with minimal effort. Starting with a single text prompt describing the video’s purpose (e.g. “Create a video on building your SaaS with OpenSaaS”), you can produce professional grade TikTok and YT shorts without needing any video editing skills.
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TurboReel lets users generate short explainer videos with minimal effort. Starting with a single text prompt describing the video's purpose (e.g. “Create a video on building your SaaS with OpenSaaS”), you can produce professional grade TikTok and YT shorts without needing any video editing skills.
The platform’s **open-source foundation** unlocks development potential, while the **paid SaaS layer** helps with funding.
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The platform's **open-source foundation** unlocks development potential, while the **paid SaaS layer** helps with funding.
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The tech behind TurboReel looks like this:
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### Building faster with Open SaaS boilerplate
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> "The first thing that impressed me with Open SaaS was how much time it saved, I could start with `wasp new saas` and immediately have a functioning boilerplate. It gave me the foundation I needed to focus on my product, not the setup."
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>**Peter, author of TurboReel**
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The boilerplate included everything he needed:
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-**Frontend-backend communication via a type-safe RPC layer**
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-**Deployment of the app with a single CLI command**
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One feature that particularly stood out was **Wasp’s deployment commands**. "Usually, deployment takes time to set up properly," Peter explains. "But with Wasp, it was as simple as running `wasp deploy fly deploy`. "
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One feature that particularly stood out was **Wasp's deployment commands**.
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> "Usually, deployment takes time to set up properly, but with Wasp, it was as simple as running `wasp deploy fly deploy`."
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Here's what Wasp's config file looks like, through which you can define full-stack auth in a Wasp app.
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### Out-of-the-box Stripe integration
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Another significant advantage for Peter was how Open SaaS handled third-party integrations. Setting up services like [**Stripe for payments**](https://docs.opensaas.sh/guides/payments-integration/) often requires a lot of effort, but Wasp’s OpenSaaS streamlined the process - you just need to add your API key and you're good to go.
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Another significant advantage for Peter was how Open SaaS handled third-party integrations. Setting up services like [**Stripe for payments**](https://docs.opensaas.sh/guides/payments-integration/) often requires a lot of effort, but Wasp's OpenSaaS streamlined the process - you just need to add your API key and you're good to go.
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> *"Payments are usually a huge headache, but Open SaaS made it so smooth. I didn't have to spend weeks integrating Stripe—it just worked. That gave me more time to focus on TurboReel's core functionality.*"
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> *"Payments are usually a huge headache, but Open SaaS made it so smooth. I didn’t have to spend weeks integrating Stripe—it just worked. That gave me more time to focus on TurboReel’s core functionality.*"
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>**Peter, author of TurboReel**
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### The power of open source
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Both TurboReel and Wasp share a commitment to open source.
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"The video generation space is complex," Peter explains. "There aren’t many established solutions for what I’m trying to do. [By making TurboReel open source](https://github.com/TurboReel), I’m inviting smart people to collaborate and help push the project forward."
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> *"The video generation space is complex. There aren't many established solutions for what I'm trying to do. [By making TurboReel open source](https://github.com/TurboReel), I'm inviting smart people to collaborate and help push the project forward."*
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