MakerKit vs SlimSaaS: Head-to-Head Comparison
Choosing between MakerKit and SlimSaaS? We've compared both boilerplates across pricing, features, tech stack, and more. SlimSaaS is $130 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.
SlimSaaS
A Django + React starter kit that focuses on performance and user experience without overwhelming features
MakerKit Tech Stack
NextJS Better Auth Supabase Auth Polar 
React 
Remix 
TypeScript 
Supabase 
Prisma 
Drizzle 
Resend 
Stripe 
Lemon Squeezy 
Paddle SlimSaaS Tech Stack
React 
Django Resend 
Sendgrid Stripe | Specification | MakerKit | SlimSaaS |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $299 | $169 |
| Price range | $299 - $599 | $169 - $199 |
| Stack | NextJS, Better Auth, Supabase Auth, Polar, React, Remix, TypeScript, Supabase, Prisma, Drizzle, Resend, Stripe, Lemon Squeezy, Paddle | React, Django, Resend, Sendgrid, 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 | 0/100 |
| Everything else either kit lists | ||
| Components | — | ✓ |
| Dark Mode | ✓ | — |
| 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 SlimSaaS if Auth and Components are more important to your project.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between MakerKit and SlimSaaS?
MakerKit costs $299 and includes 7 features. SlimSaaS costs $169 and includes 5 features. MakerKit uniquely offers Admin Panel, Blog, Dark Mode. SlimSaaS uniquely offers Components, Email.
Which is cheaper, MakerKit or SlimSaaS?
SlimSaaS is cheaper at $169, which is $130 less than MakerKit ($299).
Do MakerKit and SlimSaaS use the same tech stack?
Yes, both share React, Resend, Stripe in common. MakerKit uses NextJS, Better Auth, Supabase Auth, Polar, Remix, TypeScript, Supabase, Prisma, Drizzle, Lemon Squeezy, Paddle exclusively, while SlimSaaS uses Django, Sendgrid exclusively.
Which has more features, MakerKit or SlimSaaS?
MakerKit has more features (7 vs 5). See the feature matrix above for the full breakdown.
Should I choose MakerKit or SlimSaaS?
Choose MakerKit if you need Admin Panel and Auth and prefer its tech stack. Choose SlimSaaS if Auth and Components are higher priorities. If price is the deciding factor, SlimSaaS is $$130 cheaper.