MakerKit vs TurboStarter: Head-to-Head Comparison
Choosing between MakerKit and TurboStarter? We've compared both boilerplates across pricing, features, tech stack, and more. TurboStarter is $0 cheaper, but pricing isn't everything. Let's dive into the details.
MakerKit
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MakerKit Tech Stack
NextJS Better Auth Supabase Auth Polar 
React 
Remix 
TypeScript 
Supabase 
Prisma 
Drizzle 
Resend 
Stripe 
Lemon Squeezy 
Paddle TurboStarter Tech Stack
NextJS Better Auth Polar Postmark 
Expo React Native 
Plasmo Supabase Drizzle Resend 
Sendgrid Stripe Lemon Squeezy 
RevenueCat | Specification | MakerKit | TurboStarter |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $299 | $299 |
| Price range | $299 - $599 | $299 - $499 |
| Stack | NextJS, Better Auth, Supabase Auth, Polar, React, Remix, TypeScript, Supabase, Prisma, Drizzle, Resend, Stripe, Lemon Squeezy, Paddle | NextJS, Better Auth, Polar, Postmark, Expo, React Native, Plasmo, Supabase, Drizzle, Resend, Sendgrid, Stripe, Lemon Squeezy, RevenueCat |
| 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 | 95/100 |
| Everything else either kit lists | ||
| 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 TurboStarter if AI and Admin Panel are more important to your project.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between MakerKit and TurboStarter?
MakerKit costs $299 and includes 7 features. TurboStarter costs $299 and includes 5 features. MakerKit uniquely offers Blog, Dark Mode, Documentation. TurboStarter uniquely offers AI, Multi-tenancy.
Which is cheaper, MakerKit or TurboStarter?
MakerKit and TurboStarter are the same price at $299.
Do MakerKit and TurboStarter use the same tech stack?
Yes, both share NextJS, Better Auth, Polar, Supabase, Drizzle, Resend, Stripe, Lemon Squeezy in common. MakerKit uses Supabase Auth, React, Remix, TypeScript, Prisma, Paddle exclusively, while TurboStarter uses Postmark, Expo, React Native, Plasmo, Sendgrid, RevenueCat exclusively.
Which has more features, MakerKit or TurboStarter?
MakerKit has more features (7 vs 5). See the feature matrix above for the full breakdown.
Should I choose MakerKit or TurboStarter?
Choose MakerKit if you need Admin Panel and Auth and prefer its tech stack. Choose TurboStarter if AI and Admin Panel are higher priorities. If price is the deciding factor, TurboStarter is $the same price.