MakerKit vs UseSaasKit

Next.js boilerplate comparison: Discover the flexible, cost-effective alternative to Makerkit for your SaaS and AI app needs.

by Carl Poppa
MakerKit vs UseSaasKit

Next.js AI SaaS boilerplate comparison

To build a successful Next.js SaaS or AI app, you need the right tools. Two popular choices are Makerkit and useSAASkit. Which one gives you better value and features? This comparison shows the key differences between these two SaaS starter kits. It will help you choose the best fit for your project.

Makerkit vs useSAASkit

FeatureMakerKituseSAASkit
Pricing$299 for 1 user and $599 for teams (lifetime updates)Starting at $99 (Lifetime updates)
Ideal ForScalable SaaS applications, AI-powered solutionsScalable SaaS applications, AI-powered solutions
Multi-Organization Support
Team Roles & Permissions
Billing & SubscriptionLemon Squeezy, StripeStripe
Built-in Marketing Pages
Authentication
Profile Settings
Translations (i18n)
Demo Dashboard
Blog and Docs Pages
Invite Feature with Roles
Billing Integration
Super Admin Dashboard
Waitlist Component
Tech StackNext.js or Remix, Tailwind CSS, Radix UI, shadcn/ui, Supabase/FirebaseNext.js, Supabase, TailwindCSS, shadcn/ui, Resend

Conclusion

This was a tough one, as they both come head-to-head in almost all categories. The only real difference is the pricing, where you’ll save a couple of hundred dollars by going with useSAASkit. Even so, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that Makerkit is the top-selling SaaS boilerplate on the site, even with its price tag.

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