Strapi starters are pre-made frontend applications that consume Strapi API, providing a stepping stone for developers to build their Strapi application quickly without starting from scratch. They offer the benefits of creating an application's frontend and backend concurrently with one command. With Strapi starters, developers can create a full-stack application in a short time and easily customize it according to their needs. The tutorial covered how to create a Strapi-Vue blog starter by referencing an existing template, configuring permissions, and injecting data into the template. It also discussed the importance of using templates to bridge the gap between an application's backend and frontend, making it easier for developers to build full-stack applications.