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Open SaaS vs useSAASkit

useSAASkit is a configurable Next.js template; Open SaaS includes AI-ready features and a full Node.js backend.

Which to pick

Pick Open SaaS if you want…

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

Pick useSAASkit if you want…

  • Full-stack SaaS boilerplate with AI support
  • Configurable Next.js SaaS templates
  • Integrations with Next.js, Supabase or Resend (on useSAASkit's list, not Open SaaS's)

Side by side

What it is
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.
useSAASkit:A Next.js and Supabase boilerplate with auth, billing, multi-org, AI, and marketing features.
Best for
Open SaaS:Full-stack SaaS starter with built-in payments
useSAASkit:Full-stack SaaS boilerplate with AI support
Who it’s for
Open SaaS:Developers building SaaS products who want a ready-made, type-safe stack.
useSAASkit:Founders, indie hackers, agencies, and developers building SaaS or AI apps.
Pricing
Open SaaS:Freemium
useSAASkit:Paid
Plans
Open SaaS:Hobby $9.99/month per month · Pro $19.99/month per month · 10 Credits $9.99
useSAASkit:—
Open source
Open SaaS:Yes, 16,015 GitHub stars
useSAASkit:—
Works with
Open SaaS:React, Node.js, Prisma, Stripe, Polar.sh, Lemon Squeezy, Plausible, Google Analytics
useSAASkit:Next.js, Supabase, Stripe, Lemon Squeezy, Resend, Vercel AI SDK

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.

useSAASkit features

  • Authentication. OAuth, email-password, magic link, and phone auth via Supabase Auth.
  • Billing. Stripe (and Lemon Squeezy) integration for subscriptions, trials, and customer portal.
  • Multi-Org Support. Built-in workspace management with RBAC for collaborative SaaS platforms.
  • AI Ready Codebase. Includes Vercel AI SDK with OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Grok support.
  • Marketing Pages & Emails. Pre-built landing pages, SEO, and Resend email workflows.
  • Admin Tools. Super admin panel for user impersonation, role management, and insights.
  • i18n & Localization. Translation support with language detection and switcher.
  • Tailwind UI. Ready-made UI components styled with Tailwind CSS.

Open SaaS vs useSAASkit FAQ

Is Open SaaS or useSAASkit free?+

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

Is Open SaaS or useSAASkit open source?+

Open SaaS is open source (wasp-lang/open-saas on GitHub, MIT license). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for useSAASkit.

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

Partly. Both list Stripe and Lemon Squeezy. Open SaaS also lists React, Node.js, Prisma, Polar.sh and 5 more; useSAASkit also lists Next.js, Supabase, Resend and Vercel AI SDK.

On DevHunt

Open SaaS

98 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Jan 23, 2024

useSAASkit

41 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Nov 19, 2024

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