Overview

The Next.js SaaS Starter is a robust template designed for developers looking to quickly launch a Software as a Service (SaaS) application using the powerful combination of Next.js, Postgres, Drizzle, Stripe, and the shadcn/ui library. This starter kit provides a comprehensive setup that includes essential features such as user authentication, payment integration through Stripe, and an easy-to-navigate dashboard for managing user accounts and subscription services. The primary purpose of this theme is to facilitate rapid development by providing a solid foundation, allowing developers to focus on building unique functionalities for their SaaS products rather than starting from scratch.

With its open-source distribution, the Next.js SaaS Starter has gained significant traction in the developer community, evidenced by over 10,400 stars on GitHub. It integrates key technologies that are widely adopted in modern web development, making it an ideal choice for those looking to create scalable and maintainable SaaS applications. The theme’s built-in features cater to various aspects of application management, from user role management to activity logging, ensuring that developers have all the necessary tools at their disposal.

Features

• User Authentication: Implement secure email/password authentication using JWTs stored in cookies, ensuring that user sessions are both protected and manageable.

• Stripe Integration: Easily connect to Stripe for payment processing, including a pricing page that directs users to Stripe Checkout, and manage subscriptions via the Stripe Customer Portal.

• Dashboard Functionality: Create a user-friendly dashboard that supports CRUD operations for managing users and teams, making it simple to oversee application data.

• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Utilize basic RBAC to differentiate between Owner and Member roles, allowing for customized permissions and access levels.

• Global and Local Middleware: Protect sensitive routes and server actions using global middleware, and validate Zod schemas with local middleware to enhance security and data integrity.

• Activity Logging System: Track user events systematically with an activity logging system, providing insights into user interactions and improving application monitoring.

• Postgres Database with Drizzle ORM: Leverage a powerful relational database setup with Postgres, utilizing the Drizzle ORM for seamless data management and queries.

• Responsive UI with shadcn/ui: Benefit from a modern UI library that ensures a visually appealing and responsive design, enhancing user experience across different devices.

• Local Development Setup: Streamlined process for running the application locally, including a setup script for environment variables and database migrations to get developers up and running quickly.

• Testing and Production Deployment: Comprehensive guidance for testing Stripe payments and deploying the application to production, including setting up production webhooks for Stripe to handle transaction events effectively.

• Animated Marketing Landing Page: Engage users with a marketing landing page that features an animated Terminal element, creating an interactive first impression for potential customers.

This theme is particularly advantageous for developers seeking to expedite their SaaS project development while ensuring best practices in security, database management, and user experience.