Starting a Next.js Project? These are the best Templates

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When starting a new Next.js project, many developers spending lot of time in just setting things up. Things like creating layouts, adding navigation, setting up components, and organizing folders can take quite a bit of time.

That’s why many developers prefer starting with a template. A descent template already gives you the basic structure. So we get ready to use layouts, useful components, and a cleaner project setup so you can focus more on building your actual idea instead of doing repetitive setup work.
The problem is that finding the template is not always easy…

Some templates look great in the demo but are difficult to work with whereas some are outdated and others are missing features developers usually expect.

So I spent some time exploring and reviewing different Next.js templates. Based on my own experience and what developers often recommend, I picked a list of templates that stand out in terms of structure, usability, and overall developer experience.

Instead of writing long explanations for each one, I created a simple comparison table. This way you can quickly check important details like:

the tech stack used in the template
whether it has a free or pro version
if Figma design files are available
who created the template

The goal is to make it easier for you to compare options and find something that fits your project.

Here are some Next.js templates developers recommend:

Template	Tech	Pro Version	Free Version	Figma	AI Ready	Author
Berry	React, NextJS, MUI, Vite, JS, TS	Yes	No	Yes	No	CodedThemes
Minimal	React, NextJS, MUI, Vite, JS, TS	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Minimal
Mantis	React, NextJS, MUI, Vite, JS, TS	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	CodedThemes
Devias Kit	React, NextJS, MUI, Vite, JS, TS	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Devias
Zone	React, NextJS, MUI, Vite, JS, TS	Yes	No	Yes	No	Minimal
SassAble UI Kit	React, NextJS, MUI, JS, TS	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Phoenixcoded
Mira	React, NextJS, MUI, Vite, JS, TS	Yes	No	Yes	No	Bootlab
Bazaar Pro	React, NextJS, MUI, JS, TS	Yes	No	Yes	No	UI Lib
SassAble Admin	React, NextJS, MUI, Vite, JS, TS	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Phoenixcoded
TailAdmin	Tailwind, NextJS, TS	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	TailAdmin
NextAdmin	Tailwind, NextJS	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	NextAdmin
Cruip	React, Tailwind, NextJS	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Cruip
Magic UI	React, Tailwind, NextJS, Shadcn UI	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Magic UI
Horizon UI	React, Tailwind, NextJS, Shadcn UI	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Horizon UI
Sakai	React, NextJS	No	Yes	No	No	Primefaces

Things to check before choosing any template

We must go through these simple things before selecting any template as small details can make a big difference when you actually start working with it.

Here they are:

Tech Stack

First, see what technologies the template is built with. Some templates use Material UI, some use Tailwind, and others may use different component libraries. Choosing a stack you are comfortable with will make development much easier.

Updates

Check if the template is updated regularly. Templates that receive updates usually stay compatible with new versions of frameworks and libraries.

Figma Files

If the template includes Figma files, it becomes easier to work with designers. You can quickly adjust layouts or components without guessing the design.

Free vs Pro

Many templates offer both free and pro versions. Free versions are good for trying things out, while pro versions usually include more pages, components, and support.