Full-Stack Spec Development
AI UI Component Generator
These tools serve complementary roles. Kiro builds complete systems from specifications, while v0 excels at generating beautiful UI components. Use them together for best results.
| Feature | AWS Kiro | v0.dev |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Full-stack applications | UI components only |
| Pricing | Free tier + Usage-based | $0-20/month |
| Interface | Terminal/CLI | Web browser |
| Learning Curve | Moderate (spec writing) | Very low |
| Output Type | Complete applications | React components |
| Best For | Production systems | UI prototypes |
| Feature | AWS Kiro | v0.dev |
|---|---|---|
| Backend Development | ✅ Full support | ❌ Frontend only |
| Frontend Development | ✅ Multiple frameworks | ✅ React/Next.js |
| Database Integration | ✅ Auto-configured | ❌ Not included |
| API Generation | ✅ REST/GraphQL | ❌ UI only |
| Component Library | ⚠️ Via specs | ✅ Shadcn UI |
| Visual Preview | ❌ Terminal-based | ✅ Live preview |
| Iteration Speed | ⚠️ Spec-based | ✅ Instant |
| Test Generation | ✅ Comprehensive | ❌ Not included |
| Deployment | ✅ Full stack | ⚠️ Frontend only |
| Team Features | ✅ Built-in | ⚠️ Limited |
• Complete applications
• Microservices
• API development
• Database design
• Business logic
• Production systems
• UI components
• Landing pages
• Design systems
• React components
• Rapid prototyping
• Visual design
# Full-stack dashboard specification
apiVersion: kiro.aws/v1
kind: Specification
metadata:
name: analytics-dashboard
spec:
requirements:
- Real-time data visualization
- User authentication
- API endpoints for metrics
- Database for historical data
# Generates:
# - Backend API (FastAPI/Express)
# - Database schema & migrations
# - Frontend dashboard
# - Authentication system
# - WebSocket for real-time
# - Comprehensive tests
// Natural language prompt: "Create a modern analytics dashboard with: - Chart components for metrics - Dark mode support - Responsive grid layout - Data table with sorting - Sidebar navigation" // Generates: // - Beautiful React components // - Tailwind CSS styling // - Shadcn UI components // - Responsive design // - Copy-paste ready code
Both tools are powerful in their domains. Consider using them together for the ultimate development experience.