Makerkit vs NextReady

When choosing between Makerkit and NextReady, it's essential to understand the key differences that make each boilerplate unique. Both are excellent choices for building SaaS applications, but they cater to different needs and development approaches.

What is Makerkit?

MakerKit is a SaaS‑starter boilerplate built for modern React/Next.js (also supporting Remix/Supabase or Firebase variants) that tries to give you a production‑ready foundation, rather than a barebones template. At its core MakerKit bundles authentication (email, social login, magic‑link, optional MFA), user and team/organization management (multi‑tenancy, roles, invitations), and subscription/billing support via payment providers (Stripe or Lemon Squeezy). The boilerplate comes styled by default using a modern UI stack with Tailwind CSS (and Shadcn/Radix‑based UI components), with light/dark mode and includes UI scaffolding for dashboards, admin panels, marketing pages, blog/documentation pages, and a customizable layout structure. MakerKit aims to reduce the time and effort needed to ship a SaaS: instead of wiring up auth, payments, data layer, UI and common SaaS flows from scratch, you get a working skeleton that you can extend, customize, and build on. This includes also support for serverless or traditional hosting setups, built‑in support for sending stylized transactional emails, and optional plugins/features (like documentation/blog generation, admin dashboards, analytics hooks, and more) to help bootstrap both the product and its public-facing/marketing side.

Developed by Giancarlo Buomprisco, Makerkit has become a popular choice among developers looking for a reliable starting point for their SaaS projects.

What is NextReady?

NextReady is a full‑stack boilerplate built on Next.js + Prisma + shadcn/ui (with TypeScript) a ready‑made starting point for web applications including SaaS, dashboards, or subscription‑based products. It aims to let developers skip routine setup work (authentication, payments, user & role management, payment/invoice flows, content/markdown support, and basic UI scaffolding) and jump straight into building the core features of their app. NextReady comes pre‑wired with magic‑link authentication, role‑based authorization, a built‑in admin panel, user and invoice management, payment integration (using payment providers like Lemon Squeezy or similar), email support, database setup with Prisma models, and basic layouts/components for landing pages, blogs or content pages with SEO‑ready structure. It also supports additional features that many modern apps benefit from markdown‑based content, waiting‑list or onboarding flows, and optional integrations (e.g. AI SDKs, payment gateways beyond simple plans) depending on your needs. Because it bundles many features: auth, payments, admin, content, UI scaffolding the boilerplate is fairly opinionated. That gives convenience and speed for typical SaaS/web apps, but can feel heavyweight or inflexible for small‑scale tools, prototypes, or very custom architectures.

Created by M Gilang Januar, NextReady offers a robust foundation for building scalable SaaS applications.

When building a SaaS application, choosing the right payment integration is crucial for monetization success. Let's compare the payment options available in Makerkit and NextReady.

Both Makerkit and NextReady are excellent choices for building SaaS applications. Your decision should be based on your specific requirements, budget, and technical preferences.

Makerkit is ideal if you're looking for a more affordable option with built-in authentication.

NextReady stands out for its comprehensive feature set and is perfect for developers who need authentication.

Ultimately, both boilerplates will help you launch your SaaS product faster and more efficiently. Review the detailed comparison above, consider your project requirements, and choose the one that aligns best with your goals.