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Orbit vs ShipFast

ShipFast focuses on rapid startup launch without the detailed SaaS plumbing like auth and billing that Orbit provides.

Which to pick

Pick Orbit if you want…

  • Full-stack SaaS starter with built-in billing
  • A free plan to start with (Solo)
  • Integrations with TypeScript, PostgreSQL or Drizzle ORM (on Orbit's list, not ShipFast's)

Pick ShipFast if you want…

  • Full-stack startup boilerplate with built-in payments and auth
  • Quick startup scaffolding
  • Integrations with React, Lemon Squeezy or Mailgun (on ShipFast's list, not Orbit's)

Side by side

What it is
Orbit:Production-ready Next.js SaaS boilerplate with auth, multi-tenant workspaces, Stripe billing and admin tools.
ShipFast:NextJS boilerplate that includes payments, auth, email, SEO and UI components to launch SaaS or AI web apps quickly.
Best for
Orbit:Full-stack SaaS starter with built-in billing
ShipFast:Full-stack startup boilerplate with built-in payments and auth
Who it’s for
Orbit:Developers building SaaS products who want a ready-made Next.js foundation.
ShipFast:Indie makers and developers building SaaS, AI tools or other web apps with Next.js.
Pricing
Orbit:Paid
ShipFast:Paid
Plans
Orbit:One-time purchase $69 · Solo $0 per month · Team $19 per month · Studio $49 per month
ShipFast:—
Works with
Orbit:Next.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Drizzle ORM, Stripe, Tailwind CSS, Zod, Google OAuth
ShipFast:Next.js, React, Stripe, Lemon Squeezy, Mailgun, Resend, MongoDB, Supabase

Orbit features

  • Authentication. Email/password, GitHub & Google OAuth, password reset, scrypt hashing and rate limiting.
  • Multi-tenant workspaces. Roles, invitations, workspace-scoped data and admin panel for team management.
  • Stripe billing integration. One-time checkout and recurring monthly plans with example SaaS tiers.
  • Typed backend. Drizzle ORM with PostgreSQL, Zod-validated server actions and TypeScript schema.
  • Theming. Five accent themes with dark/light mode and CSS variables.
  • Admin dashboard. Live stats, revenue charts, project CRUD and audit trail out of the box.

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.

Orbit vs ShipFast FAQ

Is Orbit or ShipFast free?+

Orbit has a free plan (Solo); paid plans start at $19/month (Team). ShipFast is paid.

Do Orbit and ShipFast integrate with the same tools?+

Partly. Both list Next.js, Stripe and Google OAuth. Orbit also lists TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Drizzle ORM, Tailwind CSS and 1 more; ShipFast also lists React, Lemon Squeezy, Mailgun, Resend and 2 more.

On DevHunt

Orbit

10 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Oct 13, 2026

ShipFast

82 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Jan 16, 2024

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