Next-saas-stripe-starter is a SaaS starter template that provides pre-built authentication, billing, admin panels, and content management for Next.js applications.
The template solves the problem of rebuilding common SaaS infrastructure from scratch by bundling authentication via Better Auth with Google OAuth, subscription management through Stripe integration, a PostgreSQL database via Neon with Drizzle ORM, and content delivery through MDX-based docs, blog, and changelog modules. Its modular architecture allows developers to enable or disable features through configuration flags, with disabled modules automatically removing their routes, UI links, and API endpoints. Each module can be deleted entirely if not needed, and the entire stack is typed end-to-end using TypeScript, Drizzle schemas, Zod validation, and server actions.
Teams building SaaS products should choose this template if they need rapid deployment with Stripe payment processing, user authentication, and role-based admin access. The template suits projects that require subscription billing, customer portals, and webhook handling for payment events. It works best for teams comfortable with the specified stack of Next.js 16, Drizzle ORM, Better Auth, and Tailwind CSS with shadcn/ui components. The modular design means you can start with a minimal feature set and add capabilities incrementally as your product requirements evolve.
Development activity shows consistent maintenance with regular updates to keep dependencies current. The project demonstrates active engagement with its codebase through ongoing refinement of the module system and documentation. Contributors maintain clear separation between optional features, allowing the template to serve different project scopes without unnecessary bloat. The inclusion of comprehensive setup documentation and local development tooling like Stripe event forwarding indicates attention to developer experience during initial setup and iteration.
