Business Class vs MakerKit: Head-to-Head Comparison
Choosing between Business Class and MakerKit? We've compared both boilerplates across pricing, features, tech stack, and more. Business Class is $130 cheaper, but pricing isn't everything. Let's dive into the details.
Business Class
Business Class: SaaS template with built-in subscriptions, SEO-optimized blog, and Kamal deployment for quick launches.
MakerKit
A SaaS Starter Kit so good,it feels like cheating.Save months of work and focus on building a profitable business.
Business Class Tech Stack
Ruby on Rails 
Tailwind 
Stripe 
Paddle MakerKit Tech Stack
NextJS Better Auth Supabase Auth Polar 
React 
Remix 
TypeScript 
Supabase 
Prisma 
Drizzle 
Resend Stripe 
Lemon Squeezy Paddle | Specification | Business Class | MakerKit |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $169 | $299 |
| Price range | $169 - $499 | $299 - $599 |
| Stack | Postmark, Ruby on Rails, Tailwind, Stripe, Paddle | NextJS, Better Auth, Supabase Auth, Polar, React, Remix, TypeScript, Supabase, Prisma, Drizzle, Resend, Stripe, Lemon Squeezy, Paddle |
| Integrations listed | 4 | 7 |
| Auth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Database | — | — |
| — | — | |
| AI | — | — |
| Admin Panel | — | ✓ |
| Multi-tenancy | — | — |
| SEO | — | — |
| Blog | ✓ | ✓ |
| Analytics | — | — |
| Agent readiness · checked 2026-08-17 | ||
| AGENTS.md included | ? | ✓ |
| CLAUDE.md included | ? | ✓ |
| Cursor rules included | ? | — |
| Ships Claude skills | ? | ✓ |
| Ships subagents | ? | ✓ |
| MCP integrations | ? | ✓ |
| Tests an agent can run | ? | ✓ |
| TypeScript | ? | ✓ |
| Agent-readiness score | 0/100 | 90/100 |
| Everything else either kit lists | ||
| Dark Mode | — | ✓ |
| Deployment | ✓ | — |
| Documentation | — | ✓ |
| Plugins | — | ✓ |
A question mark means the vendor's public documentation does not mention that capability. It is not a statement that the boilerplate lacks it. How we score agent readiness
Specifications last updated , from the BoilerplateHub catalog.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Business Class if you prioritize Auth and Blog. Choose MakerKit if Admin Panel and Auth are more important to your project.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Business Class and MakerKit?
Business Class costs $169 and includes 4 features. MakerKit costs $299 and includes 7 features. Business Class uniquely offers Deployment. MakerKit uniquely offers Admin Panel, Dark Mode, Documentation.
Which is cheaper, Business Class or MakerKit?
Business Class is cheaper at $169, which is $130 less than MakerKit ($299).
Do Business Class and MakerKit use the same tech stack?
Yes, both share Stripe, Paddle in common. Business Class uses Postmark, Ruby on Rails, Tailwind exclusively, while MakerKit uses NextJS, Better Auth, Supabase Auth, Polar, React, Remix, TypeScript, Supabase, Prisma, Drizzle, Resend, Lemon Squeezy exclusively.
Which has more features, Business Class or MakerKit?
MakerKit has more features (7 vs 4). See the feature matrix above for the full breakdown.
Should I choose Business Class or MakerKit?
Choose Business Class if you need Auth and Blog and prefer its tech stack. Choose MakerKit if Admin Panel and Auth are higher priorities. If price is the deciding factor, Business Class is $$130 cheaper.