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NextDevKit vs Open SaaS

Open SaaS is open-source and free, while NextDevKit is a paid kit with commercial support and extensive integrations.
NextDevKitThe ultimate OpenNext and Next.js SaaS Starter KitOpen SaaSAn open-source, 100% free, production-grade, React & Node.js SaaS starter!

Which to pick

Pick NextDevKit if you want…

  • All-in-one SaaS starter for Next.js
  • Integrations with Next.js, OpenNext or SST (on NextDevKit's list, not Open SaaS's)

Pick Open SaaS if you want…

  • Full-stack SaaS starter with built-in payments
  • Free 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 NextDevKit's)

Side by side

What it is
NextDevKit:NextDevKit is a full-stack starter kit for building SaaS apps with Next.js, OpenNext and SST.
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
NextDevKit:All-in-one SaaS starter for Next.js
Open SaaS:Full-stack SaaS starter with built-in payments
Who it’s for
NextDevKit:Developers who want a ready-made SaaS template with auth, payments and multi-cloud deployment.
Open SaaS:Developers building SaaS products who want a ready-made, type-safe stack.
Pricing
NextDevKit:Paid
Open SaaS:Freemium
Plans
NextDevKit:Next.js Starter $01234567890123456789012345678 · Next.js Starter + Cloudflare Workers $01234567890123456789012345678 · Next.js Starter + SST for AWS $01234567890123456789012345678 · All in One $01234567890123456789012345678
Open SaaS:Hobby $9.99/month per month · Pro $19.99/month per month · 10 Credits $9.99
Open source
NextDevKit:—
Open SaaS:Yes, 16,015 GitHub stars
Works with
NextDevKit:Next.js, OpenNext, SST, Vercel, Cloudflare Workers, AWS, Stripe, PostgreSQL
Open SaaS:React, Node.js, Prisma, Stripe, Polar.sh, Lemon Squeezy, Plausible, Google Analytics

NextDevKit features

  • Authentication. Built-in user auth with social login, password reset, role-based access and admin dashboard.
  • Payments. Stripe integration with subscription, plan management and free-trial configuration.
  • Database. Type-safe PostgreSQL support via Drizzle ORM with automated migrations for Neon, Supabase, Cloudflare D1 and AWS RDS.
  • File Storage. Scalable uploads to S3 or Cloudflare R2 with pre-signed URLs and avatar management.
  • AI Integration. Pre-built AI components using Vercel AI SDK for chat and image generation.
  • Multi-Platform Deployment. Native deployment to Vercel, Cloudflare Workers and AWS via SST and OpenNext.
  • UI Components. Responsive TailwindCSS and shadcn/ui components with dark mode and theming.
  • SEO & Content. MDX-based blog, docs and SEO optimization with sitemaps and structured data.

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.

NextDevKit vs Open SaaS FAQ

Is NextDevKit or Open SaaS free?+

NextDevKit is paid. Open SaaS has a free plan; paid plans start at $9.99/month (Hobby).

Is NextDevKit 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 NextDevKit.

Do NextDevKit and Open SaaS integrate with the same tools?+

Partly. Both list Stripe. NextDevKit also lists Next.js, OpenNext, SST, Vercel and 9 more; Open SaaS also lists React, Node.js, Prisma, Polar.sh and 6 more.

On DevHunt

NextDevKit

0 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Jan 6, 2026

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Open SaaS

98 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Jan 23, 2024

Open SaaS on DevHunt →Open SaaS alternatives

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