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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 costOpen SaaSAn open-source, 100% free, production-grade, React & Node.js SaaS starter!

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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
DevHunt upvotes
Mkdirs:2
Open SaaS:98
Launched on DevHunt
Mkdirs:Jun 2025
Open SaaS:Jan 2024

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.
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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.
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