MakerKit vs Dirstarter: Head-to-Head Comparison
Choosing between MakerKit and Dirstarter? We've compared both boilerplates across pricing, features, tech stack, and more. Dirstarter is $140 cheaper, but pricing isn't everything. Let's dive into the details.
MakerKit
A SaaS Starter Kit so good,it feels like cheating.Save months of work and focus on building a profitable business.
Dirstarter
Build, monetize, and scale directories with NextJS
MakerKit Tech Stack
NextJS Better Auth Supabase Auth Polar 
React 
Remix 
TypeScript 
Supabase 
Prisma 
Drizzle 
Resend 
Stripe 
Lemon Squeezy 
Paddle Dirstarter Tech Stack
NextJS Better Auth React TypeScript 
Tailwind Prisma Resend Stripe | Specification | MakerKit | Dirstarter |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $299 | $159 |
| Price range | $299 - $599 | $159 - $199 |
| Stack | NextJS, Better Auth, Supabase Auth, Polar, React, Remix, TypeScript, Supabase, Prisma, Drizzle, Resend, Stripe, Lemon Squeezy, Paddle | NextJS, Better Auth, React, TypeScript, Tailwind, Prisma, Resend, Stripe |
| Integrations listed | 7 | 5 |
| 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 | 90/100 | 50/100 |
| Everything else either kit lists | ||
| Dark Mode | ✓ | — |
| Directory | — | ✓ |
| 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 MakerKit if you prioritize Admin Panel and Auth. Choose Dirstarter if AI and Analytics are more important to your project.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between MakerKit and Dirstarter?
MakerKit costs $299 and includes 7 features. Dirstarter costs $159 and includes 5 features. MakerKit uniquely offers Admin Panel, Auth, Blog. Dirstarter uniquely offers AI, Analytics, Directory.
Which is cheaper, MakerKit or Dirstarter?
Dirstarter is cheaper at $159, which is $140 less than MakerKit ($299).
Do MakerKit and Dirstarter use the same tech stack?
Yes, both share NextJS, Better Auth, React, TypeScript, Prisma, Resend, Stripe in common. MakerKit uses Supabase Auth, Polar, Remix, Supabase, Drizzle, Lemon Squeezy, Paddle exclusively, while Dirstarter uses Tailwind exclusively.
Which has more features, MakerKit or Dirstarter?
MakerKit has more features (7 vs 5). See the feature matrix above for the full breakdown.
Should I choose MakerKit or Dirstarter?
Choose MakerKit if you need Admin Panel and Auth and prefer its tech stack. Choose Dirstarter if AI and Analytics are higher priorities. If price is the deciding factor, Dirstarter is $$140 cheaper.