Next.js SaaS Starter
The official Next.js SaaS starter, built with PostgreSQL, Stripe and shadcn/ui. It deliberately keeps the learning surface small, is the highest-starred official open-source skeleton, and its lightweight dependencies make it easy for AI to understand and extend. Best suited for rapid prototyping and MVP development.
| GitHub | https://github.com/nextjs/saas-starter |
|---|---|
| Maturity | Stable |
| Maintenance | Active |
| Scenarios | SaaS |
| Languages | JavaScriptTypeScript |
| Frameworks | Drizzle ORMNext.jsReact |
| Databases | PostgreSQL |
| Features | Multi-tenantPaymentsRapid Prototyping |
Scores
| Structure | 3/5 |
|---|---|
| Documentation | 4/5 |
| Testing | 2/5 |
| Examples | 3/5 |
| Dependency Control | 5/5 |
| Incremental Development | 5/5 |
| Total | 22/30 |
Recommended For
Officially maintained, lightweight dependencies, easy for AI to understand and iterate on quickly. It lacks tests and advanced features, but as a starting point it is ideal for AI coding. Its clean baseline code, standard Next.js patterns and minimal design make it the best entry point for learning SaaS architecture.
Not Recommended For
Not a fit for projects that need enterprise authentication, audit logging, complex permission management, or heavy third-party integrations from day one.