Makerkit

Makerkit helps you launch SaaS apps faster with ready-made starter kits.

Overview

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.

Key features

Multi-tenant organizations with RBAC
Stripe billing and subscription management
Authentication with email, OAuth, passkeys, and MFA
MCP server and AI agent rules for Claude Code and Cursor
Shadcn UI and Tailwind CSS v4 components
Blog, documentation, and changelog CMS
Super admin dashboard for user and organization management
E2E testing with Playwright
Dark mode and responsive design
Multiple stack options: Next.js, TanStack Start, React Router with Supabase, Drizzle, or Prisma

Pros

Saves 2–4 months of development time
Lifetime access with continuous daily updates
No vendor lock-in with modular architecture
Expert support from creator in Discord
Comprehensive 400+ page documentation
Includes Figma UI kit for designers
Battle-tested by hundreds of production SaaS products
Optimized for AI agents and modern IDEs

Cons

Requires familiarity with Next.js and React
Customization may be needed for highly specialized use cases
Dependent on third-party services (Stripe, Supabase, etc.)
Learning curve for developers new to the tech stack

Use this if

You want to launch a SaaS product quickly with production-grade infrastructure, need multi-tenancy and billing built-in, or are using AI agents to accelerate development.

Skip this if

You prefer a lightweight boilerplate, need a free solution, or are building a non-SaaS application without subscription billing.

Best for

Shipping SaaS products quicklyAI-assisted development workflowsBuilding multi-tenant applicationsTeams wanting production-ready infrastructureDevelopers avoiding vendor lock-inStartups with limited development resources

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