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DirectoryKit vs ShipFast

ShipFast focuses on shipping whole startups, whereas DirectoryKit is a focused directory template.
DirectoryKitLaunch directory website fast!ShipFastShip your startup in days, not weeks

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What it is
DirectoryKit:DirectoryKit is a white-label Next.js template for launching fully featured directory websites quickly.
ShipFast:NextJS boilerplate that includes payments, auth, email, SEO and UI components to launch SaaS or AI web apps quickly.
Best for
DirectoryKit:Fast-track directory site launches
ShipFast:Full-stack startup boilerplate with built-in payments and auth
Who it’s for
DirectoryKit:Developers building directory or listing sites who want a ready-made solution.
ShipFast:Indie makers and developers building SaaS, AI tools or other web apps with Next.js.
Pricing
DirectoryKit:Paid
ShipFast:Paid
Works with
DirectoryKit:Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Prisma, Stripe, Lemon Squeezy, Google OAuth
ShipFast:Next.js, React, Stripe, Lemon Squeezy, Mailgun, Resend, MongoDB, Supabase
DevHunt upvotes
DirectoryKit:163
ShipFast:82
Launched on DevHunt
DirectoryKit:Jan 2023
ShipFast:Jan 2024

DirectoryKit features

  • Admin dashboard. Manage posts, categories, reviews, and featured content from a built-in admin panel.
  • Search & filter. Users can search and filter listings by categories.
  • User interactions. Support for upvoting and bookmarking posts.
  • Monetization options. Integrate Stripe for paid posts, ads via Google Adsense, and affiliate links.
  • Auth integration. Google OAuth and magic link authentication out of the box.
  • Tailwind UI design. Responsive, Tailwind-styled components for rapid UI development.
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ShipFast features

  • Ready-to-use NextJS starter. Boilerplate code with app/router, pages router, TypeScript or JavaScript options.
  • Integrated payments. Stripe or Lemon Squeezy integration with webhook handling.
  • Email infrastructure. Mailgun or Resend setup with DKIM/DMARC/SPF and webhook forwarding.
  • Auth & OAuth. Google OAuth, magic links and login UI out of the box.
  • Database options. MongoDB or Supabase integration ready for use.
  • SEO & blog. Built-in SEO tags, blog pages and meta handling.
  • UI components & animations. Pre-styled components, modals, popovers and animation utilities.
  • AI-ready codebase. Structure designed for AI code assistants to generate full features instantly.
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