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Mkdirs vs Open SaaS
Open SaaS is a free React/Node SaaS starter without the specialized directory, AI and Sanity CMS components that Mkdirs provides.
MkdirsLaunch profitable directory website in minutes without any cost
Open SaaSAn open-source, 100% free, production-grade, React & Node.js SaaS starter!Which to pick
Pick Mkdirs if you want…
- Ready-to-launch directory sites
- Integrations with Next.js, Auth.js or Shadcn UI (on Mkdirs' list, not Open SaaS's)
Pick Open SaaS if you want…
- Full-stack SaaS starter with built-in payments
- Open-source SaaS starter
- A free plan to start with
- Open-source code (wasp-lang/open-saas on GitHub, MIT license)
- Integrations with React, Node.js or Prisma (on Open SaaS's list, not Mkdirs')
Side by side
- What it is
- Mkdirs:Mkdirs is an open-source boilerplate to launch a full-featured directory website in minutes.
- Open SaaS:Open SaaS is a free, open-source full-stack React + Node.js starter kit with built-in auth, payments and AI-ready features.
- Best for
- Mkdirs:Ready-to-launch directory sites
- Open SaaS:Full-stack SaaS starter with built-in payments
- Who it’s for
- Mkdirs:Indie makers and developers who need a ready-made directory site with auth, payments and CMS.
- Open SaaS:Developers building SaaS products who want a ready-made, type-safe stack.
- Pricing
- Mkdirs:Paid
- Open SaaS:Freemium
- Plans
- Mkdirs:Lifetime $59
- Open SaaS:Hobby $9.99/month per month · Pro $19.99/month per month · 10 Credits $9.99
- Open source
- Mkdirs:—
- Open SaaS:Yes, 16,015 GitHub stars
- Works with
- Mkdirs:Next.js, Auth.js, Shadcn UI, Tailwind CSS, Sanity, Resend, Stripe, Vercel AI SDK
- Open SaaS:React, Node.js, Prisma, Stripe, Polar.sh, Lemon Squeezy, Plausible, Google Analytics
Mkdirs features
- Feature-Rich Directory. Listings, search, filters, sortable items and detailed pages out of the box.
- Built-in Auth. Secure email/password, Google and GitHub login via Auth.js.
- Sanity CMS Integration. Manage items, categories, blogs and users through Sanity Studio.
- Monetization Options. Paid submissions, affiliate links and sponsored ads with Stripe support.
- AI-Assisted Submission. AI autofill for submission forms with rich-text editing and image upload.
- SEO & Sitemap. Automatic SEO metadata, Open Graph tags and auto-generated sitemap.
- Responsive Theme. Dark mode, customizable theme and responsive design built with Tailwind CSS.
- Email & Newsletter. React email templates, newsletter subscription and Resend email service.
Open SaaS features
- Full-stack Type Safety. TypeScript types are auto-generated across the entire stack without extra configuration.
- Pre-configured Auth. Ready-to-use authentication flow that you own and can customize.
- Payment Provider Integration. Stripe, Polar.sh and Lemon Squeezy checkout and webhook setup out of the box.
- Admin Dashboard & Analytics. Built-in dashboard with graphs, tables and Plausible/Google Analytics support.
- File Uploads via AWS S3. Example code for presigned S3 uploads, fully documented.
- Built-in Blog with Astro. Markdown-based blog powered by Astro, with SEO-friendly rendering.
- E2E Tests & CI. Playwright tests and GitHub Actions CI pipeline included.
- Deploy Anywhere. No vendor lock-in; deploy yourself or use Wasp’s one-click deploy.
Mkdirs vs Open SaaS FAQ
Is Mkdirs or Open SaaS free?+
Mkdirs is paid. Open SaaS has a free plan; paid plans start at $9.99/month (Hobby).
Is Mkdirs or Open SaaS open source?+
Open SaaS is open source (wasp-lang/open-saas on GitHub, MIT license). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for Mkdirs.
Do Mkdirs and Open SaaS integrate with the same tools?+
Partly. Both list Stripe. Mkdirs also lists Next.js, Auth.js, Shadcn UI, Tailwind CSS and 3 more; Open SaaS also lists React, Node.js, Prisma, Polar.sh and 6 more.
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Open SaaS
98 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Jan 23, 2024
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