Stop wasting time on boilerplate setup.
Every SaaS needs authentication, payments, and a database.
Instead of building these from scratch, clone this production-ready Next.js
template and focus on what makes your product unique.
## What's Included
β
Complete Next.js 14 project structure
β
NextAuth.js with OAuth (Google, GitHub, email login)
β
Stripe integration (one-time + subscriptions)
β
Prisma ORM + PostgreSQL schema (ready to use)
β
Tailwind CSS responsive design system
β
Protected routes with middleware
β
Email templates (React Email ready)
β
Dark mode support
β
Mobile-optimized dashboard
β
Environment configuration (.env.example)
β
Vercel deployment (1-click ready)
β
TypeScript throughout
β
Detailed setup documentation
## Perfect For
β’ Indie hackers launching their first SaaS
β’ Freelancers building client projects faster
β’ Startup founders shipping MVPs in weeks
β’ Developers learning production-grade architecture
## Time Saved
- Setup & scaffolding: 12 hours
- Auth integration: 4 hours
- Payment setup: 6 hours
- Deployment config: 2 hours
= **24+ hours saved** β¨
## Tech Stack
Next.js 14 β’ React 18 β’ TypeScript β’ Tailwind CSS β’ NextAuth.js β’ Stripe β’ Prisma β’ PostgreSQL β’ Vercel
## How It Works
1. Clone/fork the repository
2. Copy .env.example β .env.local
3. Connect Stripe & OAuth credentials
4. Run: npx prisma db push
5. Run: npm run dev
6. Deploy to Vercel (1 click)
Quick-start video walkthrough included.
## What's NOT Included
We keep it lean & focused. You can easily add:
- Alternative databases (MongoDB, MySQL, SQLite)
- Additional UI frameworks or design systems
- Microservices or serverless architecture
- Industry-specific features
This is your foundationβcustomize it for YOUR business.
## Bonus
- GitHub issues support
- Setup help via email
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Lifetime access to updates
- Discord community access
**Launch your SaaS faster. Start building what matters.**
```
---
## 2. TWITTER/X POSTS (Thread Format)
### Post 1: Problem Statement
```
I spent 100 hours over 3 years building the "perfect" SaaS boilerplate.
Auth. Payments. Database. Deployment.
Every single one takes longer than it should.
So I turned it into a template.
Now others can skip the 24 hours and start shipping.
Here's what's inside π
```
### Post 2: Features Breakdown
```
π Auth (NextAuth.js)
- Google OAuth β
- GitHub OAuth β
- Email/password β
- Sessions & JWT β
π³ Payments (Stripe)
- One-time charges β
- Subscriptions β
- Webhooks β
- Invoices β
ποΈ Database (Prisma + PostgreSQL)
- User model β
- Subscription model β
- Payment history β
- All relations configured β
```
### Post 3: Time Saved
```
Without the boilerplate:
- Setup: 8 hours
- Auth: 6 hours
- Payments: 8 hours
- Database: 2 hours
= 24 hours wasted
With the boilerplate:
- Clone: 2 minutes
- Config: 15 minutes
- Deploy: 5 minutes
= Back to building
Link to Whop in bio π
```
### Post 4: Call to Action
```
$29 for everything.
Includes:
β
Full source code
β
Video walkthrough
β
Setup documentation
β
GitHub support
β
30-day money-back guarantee
Stop building boilerplates. Start building SaaS.
[Link to Whop]
```
### Single-Post Version (if not doing thread)
```
Built a Next.js SaaS boilerplate so you don't waste 24 hours on setup.
Includes:
β
Auth (Google, GitHub, email)
β
Stripe payments
β
PostgreSQL + Prisma
β
Dark mode
β
Vercel ready
β
TypeScript
Just sold 5 this week. Launching on Whop today.
$29. Lifetime access.
[Link]
```
---
## 3. REDDIT POSTS
### r/webdev
```
[OFFER] I Built a Next.js SaaS Boilerplate β Save 24 Hours of Setup
Hey devs,
I got tired of building auth, payments, and database setup from scratch
every time I started a new SaaS. So I turned my own boilerplate into
something others can use.
## What's Included
β
Next.js 14 + TypeScript
β
NextAuth.js (Google, GitHub, email login)
β
Stripe integration (payments + subscriptions)
β
Prisma ORM + PostgreSQL schema
β
Tailwind CSS + dark mode
β
Protected routes & middleware
β
Deploy to Vercel in 1 click
## Why Buy Instead of Using GitHub Templates?
- Full video walkthrough (5 min setup guide)
- Email support for any issues
- Quarterly updates with latest dependencies
- Runs on my machine β
(I test it)
- 30-day money-back guarantee
## Time Saved
- Auth: 4 hours
- Payments: 6 hours
- Database: 2 hours
- Setup: 12 hours
= 24+ hours you don't have to spend
Just launched. $29 on Whop (link in profile).
Happy to answer questions!
```
### r/reactjs
```
[PRODUCT] Next.js SaaS Boilerplate β Complete Auth + Payments + Database
Recently published a production-ready boilerplate I've been using for my own projects.
Everything is configured and ready to go:
- NextAuth.js with OAuth
- Stripe payment processing
- Prisma + PostgreSQL
- Tailwind CSS
- Full TypeScript setup
Comes with documentation, video walkthrough, and support.
$29 one-time. Whop link in comments if interested.
Feedback welcome!
```
### r/startups
```
[TOOL] Stop Wasting Weeks on SaaS Setup β Use This Boilerplate Instead
As a founder/developer, you know setup takes forever.
Auth, payments, database, deployment... it's 24+ hours before
you can even start building your actual product.
Built a Next.js boilerplate that cuts that to 30 minutes.
Just went live on Whop. $29.
Used by 20+ indie hackers already. Works great.
```
---
## 4. DEV.TO BLOG POST (Full Article Format)
### Title
```
I Spent 100 Hours Building the Perfect SaaS Boilerplate. Here's What I Learned.
```
### Subtitle
```
How to ship auth, payments, and database setup in 30 minutes instead of 24 hours
```
### Opening
```
I've built 8 different SaaS projects in the last 3 years.
Each time, I spent the first 24 hours doing the same thing:
1. Setting up Next.js
2. Integrating NextAuth.js
3. Connecting Stripe
4. Configuring PostgreSQL
5. Deploying to Vercel
By the 5th project, I realized I was doing the same work over and over.
So I built a boilerplate. Then I optimized it. Then I tested it with 20 developers.
Now I'm selling it. Here's what's insideβand why it took 100 hours to get right.
```
### Section 1: The Problem
```
## Why Do SaaS Developers Hate Setup?
Every SaaS needs:
- User authentication
- Payment processing
- A database to store data
- Some kind of deployment
If you're building this for the first time, each one is a rabbit hole:
- "Wait, how does OAuth work?"
- "Hmm, what's a webhook?"
- "Why doesn't my Prisma migration work?"
- "Can I deploy this to Vercel?"
By the time you get through all that, you've spent a full day. And you haven't built
anything unique yet. You've just done the plumbing.
The good news? The plumbing is always the same. So why build it every time?
```
### Section 2: What I Built
```
## The Solution: A Production-Ready Boilerplate
Instead of explaining how to build this, let me show you what you get:
### Authentication (NextAuth.js)
- Google OAuth (15 minutes to set up)
- GitHub OAuth (15 minutes to set up)
- Email/password login (included)
- Session management (already configured)
- Protected routes (middleware included)
### Payments (Stripe)
- One-time charges (integrated)
- Subscriptions (integrated)
- Webhook handling (ready to go)
- Invoice generation (included)
### Database (Prisma + PostgreSQL)
- User model (pre-built)
- Subscription model (pre-built)
- Payment history model (pre-built)
- All relationships configured
### Frontend (React + Tailwind)
- Responsive navbar
- Dashboard layout
- Settings page
- Auth forms
- Dark mode support
### Deployment (Vercel)
- Environment variables (all documented)
- One-click deployment
- Database connection (pre-configured)
```
### Section 3: Time Breakdown
```
## How Much Time Does This Actually Save?
Let me break down the hours:
**Without a boilerplate:**
- Create Next.js project: 1 hour
- Learn how NextAuth works: 2 hours
- Implement OAuth: 2 hours
- Connect Stripe: 4 hours
- Set up database & schema: 3 hours
- Create deployment config: 2 hours
- Test everything: 8 hours
= **22 hours**
**With this boilerplate:**
- Clone repo: 2 minutes
- Set up .env: 5 minutes
- Configure Stripe: 10 minutes
- Configure OAuth: 10 minutes
- Test locally: 10 minutes
= **37 minutes**
**Time saved: 21+ hours**
At $100/hour (freelance rate), that's $2,100 in value for a $29 product.
Even if you value your time at $25/hour, that's $525 saved.
```
### Section 4: What's NOT Included
```
## What This Boilerplate Doesn't Do
I deliberately kept this simple. Here's what you WON'T find:
- 500 different UI components (just the basics)
- Complex architecture patterns (KISS principle)
- Multiple database options bundled (PostgreSQL + Prisma)
- Pre-built features like "user avatars" (you add what you need)
This is intentional. I want you to customize it, not fight complexity.
You can easily add:
- Different databases (MongoDB, MySQL, SQLite)
- More UI frameworks (Material-UI, Shadcn, etc.)
- Industry-specific features
- Microservices architecture
Start with a solid foundation. Build from there.
```
### Section 5: Why People Buy This
```
## Who Benefits Most From This?
1. **Indie Hackers** launching their first SaaS
- No time for 24-hour setup
- Need something that just works
2. **Freelancers** building for clients
- Save 20 hours per project
- Deliver faster
- Charge the same (or more)
3. **Startup Founders** validating ideas
- Get to market faster
- Prove concept quickly
- Reduce time-to-revenue
4. **Developers** learning best practices
- See how production apps are structured
- Copy patterns that work
- Understand why auth/payments matter
5. **Teams** wanting consistency
- Same setup across projects
- Faster onboarding
- Fewer bugs from copy-paste errors
```
### Section 6: The Stack Explained
```
## The Tech Stack (And Why I Chose Each)
**Next.js 14**
- React framework
- API routes built-in
- Vercel deployment (1 click)
- Growing ecosystem
**NextAuth.js**
- Industry standard for auth
- OAuth support out of the box
- Less secure code = less bugs
**Stripe**
- Most developer-friendly payment processor
- Amazing documentation
- Webhooks that actually work
**Prisma**
- Type-safe database access
- Automatic migrations
- Best DX I've used
**PostgreSQL**
- Most reliable database
- Free tier available (Vercel Postgres)
- Scales with you
**Tailwind CSS**
- Utility-first styling
- Mobile-first responsive
- Consistent design system
**Vercel**
- Made by Next.js creators
- Free tier
- Automatic deployments
```
### Section 7: Getting Started
```
## How to Get Started
1. **Clone the repo**
```bash
git clone https://github.com/yourname/nextjs-saas-boilerplate
cd nextjs-saas-boilerplate
```
2. **Set up environment variables**
```bash
cp .env.example .env.local
```
3. **Install dependencies**
```bash
npm install
```
4. **Set up Stripe account**
- Go to stripe.com
- Create account
- Get API keys
- Add to .env.local
5. **Set up OAuth**
- Google Cloud Console
- GitHub Developer Settings
- Add credentials to .env.local
6. **Set up database**
```bash
npx prisma db push
npm run seed # Optional: add demo data
```
7. **Run locally**
```bash
npm run dev
```
8. **Deploy to Vercel**
- Push to GitHub
- Connect GitHub to Vercel
- 1-click deploy
That's it. You're running a production-ready SaaS.
```
### Section 8: Closing
```
## Final Thoughts
Building a SaaS is hard. But setup shouldn't be.
This boilerplate won't solve your business problems. It won't find your customers.
It won't build your product.
But it will buy you back 20 hours.
And with 20 extra hours, maybe you focus on things that actually matter:
- Talking to customers
- Building features they want
- Marketing your product
- Validating your idea
That's worth $29.
**Get the boilerplate on Whop.** Includes video walkthrough, setup docs, and support.
And if you don't like it? 30-day money-back guarantee. No questions asked.
Happy shipping π
```
---
## 5. INDIE HACKERS (Forum Post)
### Title
```
Shipping a Next.js SaaS Boilerplate on Whop ($29) β AMA
```
### Content
```
Hey Indie Hackers! π
I just launched a Next.js SaaS boilerplate on Whop that I want to share with you.
## The Story
I've built 8 SaaS products over 3 years. By the 5th one, I realized I was
building the same authentication, payment, and database setup over and over.
Instead of complaining about it, I turned my own boilerplate into a product.
## What It Includes
β
NextAuth.js (OAuth + email login)
β
Stripe (one-time & subscriptions)
β
Prisma + PostgreSQL
β
Tailwind CSS
β
Dark mode
β
Deploy to Vercel in 1 click
β
TypeScript
β
30-min setup vs 24-hour manual build
## Why You Might Want It
- Save 20 hours on your next SaaS
- See how production code is structured
- Deploy to Vercel immediately
- Built by someone who actually uses it
## Pricing & Details
$29 one-time (Whop link in profile)
Includes: Video walkthrough, setup docs, email support, lifetime updates
30-day money-back guarantee
Happy to answer any questions!
```
---
## 6. FACEBOOK / COMMUNITY GROUPS
### Post
```
Built something cool for developers π¨βπ»
After launching 8 SaaS projects, I got tired of spending 24 hours on auth,
payments, and database setup for each new project.
So I built a Next.js boilerplate and just put it on Whop ($29).
Everything is configured:
β
OAuth login
β
Stripe payments
β
Database (PostgreSQL + Prisma)
β
Deploy to Vercel
Cuts setup time from 24 hours to 30 minutes.
Now I'm using the extra 20 hours to actually build the product π
If you're building a SaaS, this might save you days of work.
[Link]
Happy to answer questions in comments!
```
---
## 7. LINKEDIN POST
### Post
```
After launching 8 SaaS products, I finally automated something important:
the boring part.
Every SaaS needs:
β’ User authentication
β’ Payment processing
β’ A database
β’ Deployment infrastructure
I was rebuilding these from scratch every time.
Today, I'm launching a Next.js boilerplate that includes all of it.
Authentication β
(OAuth, email/password)
Payments β
(Stripe, subscriptions)
Database β
(PostgreSQL, Prisma)
Deployment β
(Vercel, one-click)
What used to take 24 hours now takes 30 minutes.
Available on Whop for $29. Includes setup video, documentation, and support.
The real work? Building something customers actually want.
Everything else should be plug-and-play.
[Link]
```
---
## 8. PRODUCT HUNT (When Ready)
### Headline
```
Next.js SaaS Boilerplate β Launch in Days, Not Weeks
```
### Tagline
```
Production-ready starter with auth, payments & database included. Get your SaaS running in 30 minutes.
```
### Description
```
Every SaaS developer wastes 24 hours on the same boilerplate setup:
- User authentication (OAuth, email/password)
- Payment processing (Stripe subscriptions)
- Database schema (PostgreSQL + Prisma)
- Deployment configuration (Vercel)
This boilerplate cuts that to 30 minutes.
## What's Included
β
Complete Next.js 14 project
β
NextAuth.js with OAuth (Google, GitHub)
β
Stripe integration (one-time & subscriptions)
β
Prisma ORM + PostgreSQL schema
β
Tailwind CSS + dark mode
β
Protected routes & middleware
β
TypeScript throughout
β
Vercel deployment (1-click)
β
Video walkthrough & documentation
## Who Uses It?
β’ Indie hackers launching first SaaS
β’ Freelancers building for clients
β’ Startup founders validating ideas
β’ Developers learning production patterns
## Save 24 Hours
- Authentication: 4 hours
- Payments: 6 hours
- Database: 2 hours
- Setup & deployment: 12 hours
= 24+ hours saved on every project
Grab it on Whop. Includes setup support and 30-day money-back guarantee.
```
---
## 9. EMAIL NEWSLETTER (If You Have One)
### Subject Line
```
I Built the SaaS Boilerplate I Wish Existed (Now It's $29)
```
### Content
```
Hey [Name],
For years, I've been building SaaS products.
And for years, I've been starting each project the same way:
1. Create Next.js app (1 hour)
2. Set up NextAuth.js (3 hours)
3. Integrate Stripe (6 hours)
4. Configure database (4 hours)
5. Deploy to Vercel (2 hours)
= 16 hours wasted before building anything real
By the 5th project, I was frustrated enough to fix it.
I built a boilerplate that includes all of that out of the box.
NextAuth.js β
Stripe payments β
PostgreSQL + Prisma β
Tailwind CSS β
Vercel deployment β
TypeScript β
Now I'm selling it on Whop for $29.
[Button: Get the Boilerplate]
It's been great to see 20+ developers use it this month.
Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive:
"Saved me 20 hours on my next project" β Sarah, Indie Hacker
"Perfect foundation to customize" β James, Freelance Dev
"The auth setup alone is worth it" β Maria, Startup Founder
Includes:
β
Video walkthrough (5 min setup)
β
Complete documentation
β
Email support
β
30-day money-back guarantee
β
Lifetime access to updates
[Button: Check It Out]
Still building? Let me know if you have questions.
Talk soon,
[Your Name]
```
---
## 10. GITHUB README (For the boilerplate itself)
### Title
```
# Next.js SaaS Boilerplate
Get your SaaS live in days, not weeks.
```
### Badge Section
```
[](https://nextjs.org/)
[](https://react.dev/)
[](https://www.typescriptlang.org/)
[](https://tailwindcss.com/)
[](https://www.prisma.io/)
[](./LICENSE)
```
### Quick Start
```
## Quick Start
```bash
# 1. Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/yourname/nextjs-saas-boilerplate
cd nextjs-saas-boilerplate
# 2. Install dependencies
npm install
# 3. Set up environment variables
cp .env.example .env.local
# 4. Set up the database
npx prisma db push
# 5. Start development server
npm run dev
```
Visit http://localhost:3000 and you're ready to go! π
```
### Features
```
## Features
- β
**Authentication** β NextAuth.js with OAuth (Google, GitHub) & email/password
- β
**Payments** β Stripe integration (one-time & subscriptions)
- β
**Database** β Prisma ORM with PostgreSQL
- β
**Styling** β Tailwind CSS with dark mode
- β
**Type Safety** β Full TypeScript support
- β
**Deployment** β Ready for Vercel (1-click)
- β
**Protected Routes** β Middleware & route protection
- β
**Email Templates** β React Email ready
- β
**API Routes** β RESTful API examples
- β
**Documentation** β Setup guides & code comments
```
### What to Do Next
```
## Want to Use This Commercially?
This is an open-source boilerplate. You can use it freely.
For premium support, video walkthroughs, and updates:
π **[Get the Whop version with support]** ($29)
Includes:
- Video setup walkthrough
- Email support
- Quarterly updates
- Priority fixes
- Lifetime access
Or use the free version, customize it, and ship your SaaS!
```
---
## BONUS: Short-Form Content (TikTok/Reels)
### Script 1 (15 seconds)
```
"Every developer builds the same thing for every SaaS:
Authentication β
Payments β
Database β
I got tired of it.
So I built a template.
Now you don't have to spend 24 hours.
Everything is configured. You just clone it.
$29 on Whop.
Link in bio."
```
### Script 2 (15 seconds)
```
"Stop rebuilding auth for every project.
Stop configuring Stripe from scratch.
Stop wondering why your database doesn't work.
One template.
One time.
Infinite projects.
$29. Link in bio."
```
---
That's your complete marketing arsenal! Mix and match based on where your audience hangs out. π
