Why Use a Boilerplate?
Starting a new Next.js project from scratch means setting up authentication, database connections, payments, email, and dozens of other features — before writing a single line of business logic. A good boilerplate gives you months of work in minutes.
What We Evaluated
We tested each boilerplate across these criteria:
- Tech stack freshness — Is it using the latest Next.js App Router?
- Feature completeness — Auth, payments, email, admin dashboard?
- Code quality — TypeScript strict, testing, documentation?
- Maintenance — Regular updates, active community?
- Price to value — Is it worth the cost?
Top Picks
Shipfast
The most popular Next.js SaaS boilerplate.
- Price: $199 one-time
- Stack: Next.js 14+, Supabase or MongoDB, Stripe, Mailgun
- Auth: NextAuth.js with Google, GitHub, email magic links
- Highlights: Complete landing page kit, SEO optimization, blog system
Best for: Solo founders who want to ship fast and iterate.
Supastarter
The Supabase-first boilerplate.
- Price: $299 one-time
- Stack: Next.js 14+, Supabase, Stripe, Resend
- Auth: Supabase Auth with social providers
- Highlights: Multi-tenancy, i18n, admin dashboard, AI integration
Best for: Teams building multi-tenant SaaS products.
Next SaaS Starter
The free, open source option.
- Price: Free (MIT license)
- Stack: Next.js 14+, Prisma, Stripe, Resend
- Auth: NextAuth.js
- Highlights: Open source, well-documented, community-driven
Best for: Developers who want full control and don't need premium support.
Comparison Table
| Feature | Shipfast | Supastarter | Next SaaS Starter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | $299 | Free |
| App Router | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TypeScript | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Auth | NextAuth | Supabase | NextAuth |
| Payments | Stripe | Stripe | Stripe |
| Multi-tenancy | No | Yes | No |
| i18n | No | Yes | No |
| Blog | Yes | Yes | No |
| Admin panel | Basic | Full | No |
| Tests | Minimal | Good | Minimal |
How to Choose
Budget is tight? Start with Next SaaS Starter. It's free and gives you the fundamentals.
Solo founder shipping MVP? Shipfast is battle-tested with great documentation.
Building for enterprise? Supastarter's multi-tenancy and i18n are worth the premium.
Conclusion
The "best" boilerplate depends on your project's needs. Don't over-optimize this decision — pick one that matches your stack preferences and start building. The time you save will pay for itself many times over.
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