Next.js SaaS Starter Kit

A production-ready SaaS boilerplate built with Next.js, helping indie developers and solo founders launch subscription-based applications quickly. It combines modern React patterns with essential SaaS features like authentication, payments, and user management, eliminating weeks of initial setup work. Perfect for developers who want to focus on building their unique features instead of reinventing common SaaS infrastructure.

🎯 Value Category

🚀 Project Boilerplate - Production-grade foundation for SaaS applications
🎉 Business Potential - Ready for commercial deployment with built-in monetization
🛠️ Developer Tool - Accelerates SaaS development workflow

⭐ Built-in Features

Core Features

• Authentication System with email/password and JWT tokens
• Stripe Integration with subscription management and customer portal
• Team Management with RBAC (Owner/Member roles)
• Dashboard Interface built with shadcn/ui components
• Activity Logging for user event tracking
• Marketing Pages including landing and pricing pages

Integration Capabilities

• Database Integration with Postgres and Drizzle ORM
• Payment Processing via Stripe Checkout and Portal
• UI Components from shadcn/ui library
• Email Services compatible with any provider

Extension Points

• Middleware System for route protection and schema validation
• Role-Based Access extensible for custom permissions
• API Architecture ready for additional endpoints
• Component Library built for customization

🔧 Tech Stack

• Next.js with App Router
• TypeScript for type safety
• Postgres with Drizzle ORM
• Stripe for payments
• shadcn/ui components
• JWT authentication
• Zod validation

🧩 Next Idea

Innovation Directions

• AI Integration - Add GPT-powered features for content generation and user assistance
• Analytics Dashboard - Build comprehensive usage tracking and business metrics
• Multi-tenancy - Implement robust tenant isolation and resource management
• Webhook System - Create extensible integration points for third-party services

Market Analysis

• Growing demand for Next.js SaaS starters
• Target audience: indie developers and small teams
• Competition mainly from premium templates
• Market gap for modern React patterns implementation

Implementation Guide

• MVP Phase: Core auth, basic subscription, minimal dashboard
• Product Phase: Team features, advanced billing, analytics
• Commercial Phase: Multi-tenant support, marketplace integration
• Key Milestones: Launch in 2-4 weeks, revenue in 3 months

This starter represents a shift in SaaS development, embracing React 19's new patterns while maintaining practical business features. It's not just about the code - it's about giving developers the confidence to launch their ideas faster in an increasingly competitive SaaS landscape.