Makerkit

Makerkit

Prebuilt SaaS starter kits for Next.js, Supabase, Prisma, Drizzle, and React Native to launch web and mobile apps faster.

Quick facts

• Category: SaaS Boilerplates & Starter Kits
• Pricing: Free / Paid (depends on kit)
• Best for: Developers, startups, SaaS founders
• Platform: Web, React Native, API
• Affiliate: Yes

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What it does

Makerkit provides production-ready starter kits to build and launch SaaS apps quickly. Each kit comes pre-configured with authentication, billing, team management, and database integrations, letting you focus on building features instead of boilerplate code. Open source-friendly and customizable for different tech stacks.

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Best for

• Developers building SaaS products rapidly
• Startups launching MVPs fast
• Teams using Supabase, Prisma, or Drizzle
• Mobile developers using React Native & Expo

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Key features

• Next.js, React Router 7, and Remix SaaS starter kits
• Supabase-native database and authentication integrations
• Prisma & Drizzle ORM support
• Built-in Stripe billing and team management
• Supamode CMS for Supabase
• React Native (Expo) starter kits for mobile apps
• Open source and fully customizable

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Pros & Cons

Pros

• Speeds up SaaS development and MVP launch
• Flexible stacks with multiple ORMs and databases
• Prebuilt auth, billing, and team management
• Open source and developer-friendly

Cons

• Some kits may require developer knowledge
• Paid features for full production-ready versions
• Mobile kits may require additional setup

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Pricing snapshot

• Free plan: Yes, for open source kits
• Trial: Not applicable
• Paid: Yes, depends on the kit and features

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Setup & learning curve

• Setup time: Minutes to a few hours depending on kit complexity
• Learning curve: Low–Medium, based on familiarity with Next.js, React, and Supabase

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Use this if / Skip this if

Use this if…

• You want to launch SaaS apps quickly
• You need prebuilt auth, billing, or team management
• You want flexibility with database and ORM choices

Skip this if…

• You prefer no-code or drag-and-drop tools
• Your project doesn’t require a full SaaS stack

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Alternatives

Top alternatives

• Builder Box — full-stack SaaS template with AI & payments
  https://docs.builderbox.ai

• ShipFast — Next.js SaaS boilerplate with Stripe, auth, and Tailwind
  https://shipfa.st

• TurboRepo Templates — modern monorepo SaaS starter kits
  https://turbo.build

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FAQs

Can I use Makerkit for mobile apps?
Yes, React Native (Expo) starter kits are available.

Does Makerkit include authentication and billing?
Yes, most kits include prebuilt authentication (Supabase, OAuth) and Stripe billing.

Can I customize the tech stack?
Yes, kits support different ORMs (Prisma, Drizzle) and databases (Supabase, PlanetScale, Neon).

Are Makerkit kits open source?
Yes, many kits are open source and freely available on GitHub.

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Last updated

Last updated: 2026-02-21