MakerKit vs supastarter: Head-to-Head Comparison
Choosing between MakerKit and supastarter? We've compared both boilerplates across pricing, features, tech stack, and more. MakerKit is $50 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.
supastarter
Build on a production-ready foundation with scalable architecture and save weeks on boilerplate and ship before competitors. Optimized for AI coding agents & developers.
MakerKit Tech Stack
NextJS Better Auth Supabase Auth Polar 
React 
Remix 
TypeScript 
Supabase 
Prisma 
Drizzle 
Resend 
Stripe 
Lemon Squeezy 
Paddle supastarter Tech Stack
NextJS Better Auth Polar Postmark Turso PlanetScale React 
Nuxt 
Tailwind Supabase Prisma Drizzle 
Neon 
TanStack Resend Stripe Lemon Squeezy | Specification | MakerKit | supastarter |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $299 | $349 |
| Price range | $299 - $599 | $349 - $1499 |
| Stack | NextJS, Better Auth, Supabase Auth, Polar, React, Remix, TypeScript, Supabase, Prisma, Drizzle, Resend, Stripe, Lemon Squeezy, Paddle | NextJS, Better Auth, Polar, Postmark, Turso, PlanetScale, React, Nuxt, Tailwind, Supabase, Prisma, Drizzle, Neon, TanStack, Resend, Stripe, Lemon Squeezy |
| Integrations listed | 7 | 17 |
| 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 | 43/100 |
| Everything else either kit lists | ||
| Components | — | ✓ |
| Dark Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dashboard | — | ✓ |
| Documentation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Landing Page | — | ✓ |
| Plugins | ✓ | — |
| Responsive | — | ✓ |
| User Management | — | ✓ |
| i18n | — | ✓ |
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.
Our Verdict
Both sit at the premium end and both ship multi-tenancy, so this comes down to stack and budget. MakerKit at $299-599 pairs Next.js or Remix with Supabase and has a strong reputation for code quality and documentation. supastarter starts at $349 and climbs to $1499, but adds i18n, analytics, an admin panel and a Nuxt variant on top. Most solo founders on Supabase should take MakerKit; teams that need i18n, Nuxt support or the fuller feature set justify supastarter's higher tiers.
The key difference: Price ceiling and scope: MakerKit tops out at $599 with a tighter, Supabase-first codebase, while supastarter runs up to $1499 and bundles i18n, analytics and a Nuxt option for teams that will use them.
Choose MakerKit if...
- ✓ You build on Supabase and want a TypeScript codebase known for quality
- ✓ You prefer Remix as an alternative to Next.js
- ✓ You want multi-tenancy without paying four-figure boilerplate prices
Choose supastarter if...
- ✓ You need i18n, analytics and an admin panel out of the box
- ✓ You work in Nuxt or want the choice between Next.js and Nuxt
- ✓ You sell via Lemon Squeezy as well as Stripe
Which Should You Choose?
Choose MakerKit if you prioritize Admin Panel and Auth. Choose supastarter if AI and Admin Panel are more important to your project.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between MakerKit and supastarter?
MakerKit costs $299 and includes 7 features. supastarter costs $349 and includes 17 features. MakerKit uniquely offers Plugins. supastarter uniquely offers AI, Analytics, Components.
Which is cheaper, MakerKit or supastarter?
MakerKit is cheaper at $299, which is $50 less than supastarter ($349).
Do MakerKit and supastarter use the same tech stack?
Yes, both share NextJS, Better Auth, Polar, React, Supabase, Prisma, Drizzle, Resend, Stripe, Lemon Squeezy in common. MakerKit uses Supabase Auth, Remix, TypeScript, Paddle exclusively, while supastarter uses Postmark, Turso, PlanetScale, Nuxt, Tailwind, Neon, TanStack exclusively.
Which has more features, MakerKit or supastarter?
supastarter has more features (17 vs 7). See the feature matrix above for the full breakdown.
Should I choose MakerKit or supastarter?
Choose MakerKit if you need Admin Panel and Auth and prefer its tech stack. Choose supastarter if AI and Admin Panel are higher priorities. If price is the deciding factor, MakerKit is $$50 cheaper.