> Markdown version of [Alternatives](https://vaadin.com/docs/v24/getting-started/start/alternatives). Section index: [llms.txt](https://vaadin.com/docs/v24/getting-started/llms.txt)

# Alternative Ways of Starting a Vaadin Project

Although the [Walking Skeleton Generator](https://vaadin.com/docs/v24/getting-started/start.md) is the recommended way to start new Vaadin projects, there are other options available. This page explores alternative methods for setting up a Vaadin project.

## <a id="non-spring-boot-templates"></a>Non-Spring Boot Templates

Projects created via [Vaadin Start](https://start.vaadin.com) are based on Spring Boot and Maven. However, if you prefer a different technology stack, you can also find *Hello World* starter templates for other frameworks here:

- [Flow / Java, Maven, and Jetty](https://github.com/vaadin/skeleton-starter-flow)

- [Flow / Java, Maven, and Quarkus](https://github.com/vaadin/base-starter-flow-quarkus)

- [Flow / Java, Gradle, and Spring Boot](https://github.com/vaadin/base-starter-spring-gradle)

- [Flow / Kotlin, Maven, and Spring Boot](https://github.com/vaadin/skeleton-starter-kotlin-spring)

- [Hilla / React, Gradle, and Spring Boot](https://github.com/vaadin/skeleton-starter-hilla-react-gradle)

> **Important:** Some guides, such as [Getting Started](https://vaadin.com/docs/v24/getting-started.md) and [Building Apps](https://vaadin.com/docs/v24/building-apps.md), may not fully apply to projects that are not based on Spring Boot and Maven.

## <a id="other-ways-to-start-a-project"></a>Other Ways to Start a Project

- [Spring Initializr](https://vaadin.com/docs/v24/getting-started/start/alternatives/spring-initializr.md): How to create a Vaadin project with Spring Initializr.
- [Maven Archetype](https://vaadin.com/docs/v24/getting-started/start/alternatives/maven-archetype.md): How to use a Maven Archetype to generate a Vaadin web application.
- [Gradle](https://vaadin.com/docs/v24/getting-started/start/alternatives/gradle.md): How to create a Vaadin project with Gradle.