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Introducing a free and open source Next.js Supabase SaaS Starter Kit

Dec 27, 2024

Looking for a free Next.js SaaS Template? Announcing a lite version of our Next.js Supabase SaaS Boilerplate, now open source!

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We're thrilled to announce the release of our Next.js Supabase SaaS Starter Kit Lite, a free and open source SaaS boilerplate.

This release makes our production-grade architecture and development patterns accessible to everyone, allowing developers to evaluate our approach before investing in the full version.

What's Included in the Lite Version?

The Lite kit comes packed with essential features to jumpstart your SaaS project:

Core Technologies

Our SaaS Boilerplate can be used with the following core technologies:

  • Next.js 15 with App Router
  • Supabase for authentication and database
  • TailwindCSS with Shadcn UI components
  • Full TypeScript support
  • Turborepo monorepo setup
  • Comprehensive i18n support (client + server)

Key Features

The Next.js SaaS Template offers the following key features:

  • Complete authentication flow
  • User profile & settings management
  • Responsive marketing pages
  • Protected routes
  • Basic Playwright test setup
  • Production-ready project structure

Perfect for Evaluation and Learning

This Lite version is ideal for:

  • Exploring our code architecture and patterns
  • Building basic SaaS prototypes and building upon it
  • Learning our tech stack approach
  • Creating proof-of-concept applications

Getting Started in Minutes

Getting up and running is straightforward:

  1. Clone the repository
  2. Install dependencies with pnpm install
  3. Start Supabase locally
  4. Launch the Next.js application

Why Release a Lite Version?

We believe in transparency and want to give developers a chance to experience our development patterns firsthand.

While the Lite version contains the core foundations, our full Next.js SaaS Template version includes additional production features like:

  • Complete billing and subscription system
  • Team accounts and management
  • Mailers and email templates
  • Analytics setup
  • Monitoring tools
  • Production database schema
  • Comprehensive test suite
  • Support
  • Daily Updates
  • ... and much more!

Try It Today - It's Free!

Ready to start building? Check out our GitHub repository and start exploring.

For teams ready for a production-grade solution, visit / to learn more about our full version, trusted by over 1000 developers and powering businesses from startups to enterprises.

Happy building! 🚀

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