What makes MakerKit different
The Next.js SaaS foundation AI cannot scaffold
AI tools get you to a prototype. MakerKit gives you the production-grade foundation — secure multi-tenancy, real billing, and patterns AI agents can extend correctly.
Production-Ready
Battle-tested by hundreds of SaaS products in production. Not a weekend project, but a real business since 2022.
AI-Agent Optimized
Custom rules for Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex. MCP server included for enhanced AI assistance.
No Vendor Lock-in
Modular architecture lets you swap auth providers, databases, and payment processors without rewriting your app.
Lifetime Updates
One purchase includes all future updates. Daily improvements, security patches, and new features at no extra cost.
Expert Support
Direct support from the creator in Discord. Not outsourced support, but help from someone who knows the code.
Rich Documentation
400+ pages of documentation covering every feature. Tutorials, guides, and API references included.
How MakerKit Compares
Ship a SaaS with Next.js before your competitors
The full-stack SaaS Starter Kit to ship faster
Go from zero to production in just a few days.Launch quickly, test your idea, and start making money.We've done the hard work for you, so you can focus on what matters: your product.
Authentication
Billing and Subscriptions
Customer Portal
Multi Tenancy
Super Admin
Shadcn UI and Tailwind CSS
Dark Theme
Blog
Documentation/Help Center
Mobile Friendly
Serverful/Serverless Stack
Top-notch code quality
E2E Testing with Playwright
Beautiful emails with React.Email
Mailers
Plugins
Maximum Customization
Rich Documentation
SEO-Ready
No Vendor Lock-in
AI Agents
MCP Server
Extensive Course
Realtime Notifications (Supabase)
Internationalization
Figma UI Kit
Support
Community
Content
Daily Updates
Long-Term Vision
Here to stay
Dedicated rules for AI Agents and IDEs
Integrates seamlessly with AI Agents and IDEs like Claude Code, Codex, Gemini, and Cursor
Makerkit's codebases make development faster with custom rules and an MCP Server that help AI Agents and editors write code faster.
Production Ready Next.js SaaS Starter KitAll the tools and resources you need to launch your SaaS in days.
AuthenticationFull authentication flow, including password, magic link and social logins.
Multi-TenancyOrganizations, invitations, RBAC. All figured out for you.
BillingSubscriptions with Stripe, including per-seat and metered billing.
Admin PanelManage your users, organizations, and build your own internal tooling within the app.
Delightful UIEvery pixel crafted with care to make your SaaS look and feel amazing.
MarketingGet found by your target audience with blog, documentation, changelog, and more.
Monitoring and TestingComprehensive monitoring and testing tools to help you keep your SaaS running smoothly.
Support and Community As a member of our community, you'll have access to support from me as well as the entire Makerkit community.
Focus on your product, not infrastructure
Skip months of infrastructure work
See how much time you save by starting with a production-ready foundation instead of building everything from scratch.
| Component | Build Yourself | With MakerKit |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication (email, OAuth, MFA) | 2-4 weeks | Pre-built |
| Stripe subscription billing | 2-3 weeks | Pre-built |
| Multi-tenant organizations | 3-4 weeks | Pre-built |
| Role-based access control | 1-2 weeks | Pre-built |
| Super admin dashboard | 2-3 weeks | Pre-built |
| Team invitations & management | 1-2 weeks | Pre-built |
| Transactional emails | 1 week | Pre-built |
| Blog & documentation CMS | 1-2 weeks | Pre-built |
| Dark mode & theming | 3-5 days | Pre-built |
| Responsive UI components | 2-3 weeks | Pre-built |
| Next.js/React version upgrades | Ongoing (2-4 weeks/year) | Included |
| Security patches & fixes | Ongoing (unpredictable) | Included |
| Dependency updates | Ongoing (1-2 weeks/year) | Included |
| New features & best practices | Your time to research & implement | Included |
Build from scratch
2-4 months (typical)
80-150 hours of development
With MakerKit
Day 1
Start building features immediately
Estimated savings
$12,000 - $22,500 (estimated)
In developer time and opportunity cost
Ship your SaaS in a week, not months.
- Lifetime access to your stack of choice
- Build unlimited applications
- Continuous updates
- Access to the Discord community
- The best support in the SaaS Starter kits market, period.
- Community and Chat support
- Community-based feature requests and Request for Comments. You have a say in what Makerkit should build next.
- One-time payment, no subscriptions
- Includes access to our free Figma UI kit
Choose your Stack
Select the technology stack that best fits your project
Do you need any clarifications?
Check out the FAQ for more information about Makerkit, or contact me.
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I help founders launch faster - because life’s too short to write boilerplate code.
I am a software engineer with almost 15 years of experience writing code for both startups and enterprises.
My love for creating digital products inspired me to build Makerkit, a SaaS Starter Kit that helps you launch the SaaS you have always dreamed of.
My job is to help you achieve your goals, and I work hard to make it happen.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a SaaS starter kit, a SaaS boilerplate, and a SaaS template?
The terms are used interchangeably, with a loose hierarchy: a template is often a UI-only design you fill in, while a starter kit or boilerplate ships working infrastructure - auth wired to a database, billing wired to Stripe, and the account model that ties them together. MakerKit is the second kind: a production-grade Next.js codebase you own and extend, not a design template or a code generator.
Is there a free version of MakerKit?
Yes. MakerKit Lite is a free, open source Next.js SaaS boilerplate on GitHub with Supabase authentication, marketing pages, and the same Turborepo architecture as the full kit. It is a great way to evaluate the codebase before upgrading to the full version with billing, teams, and admin tools.
What tech stack does MakerKit use?
MakerKit offers multiple stack options across Next.js, TanStack Start, and React Router. Next.js supports three stacks: Supabase (with Supabase Auth and Postgres RLS), Drizzle ORM with Better Auth, or Prisma with Better Auth. TanStack Start also comes in three variants — Supabase (Supabase Auth and Postgres RLS), or Better Auth with Drizzle or Prisma — building on Vite and Nitro. React Router and Remix use Supabase. All stacks include TypeScript, Tailwind CSS 4, Shadcn UI, and Stripe for payments.
How is MakerKit different from building with AI tools?
While AI coding assistants are powerful, using them to build SaaS infrastructure from scratch often results in inconsistent code quality, missing security best practices, and architectural decisions that do not scale. MakerKit provides a battle-tested foundation with proper patterns for authentication, multi-tenancy, and billing already implemented correctly. You can then use AI tools to build features on top of this solid foundation, getting the best of both worlds.
How long do I get updates?
Forever. Your license includes lifetime access to all future updates at no additional cost. MakerKit is actively maintained and updated daily with new features, security patches, and dependency updates.
Can I use MakerKit for multiple projects?
Yes, your license allows unlimited projects. You can build as many SaaS applications as you want with a single license.
What kind of support is included?
All licenses include Discord community support where you can ask questions and get help from both the MakerKit team and other developers. Team licenses also include a private Discord channel for priority support.