ShipFast vs MakerKit: Head-to-Head Comparison
Choosing between ShipFast and MakerKit? We've compared both boilerplates across pricing, features, tech stack, and more. ShipFast is $170 cheaper, but pricing isn't everything. Let's dive into the details.
ShipFast
The NextJS boilerplate with all you need to build your SaaS, AI tool, or any other web app and make your first $ online fast.
MakerKit
A SaaS Starter Kit so good,it feels like cheating.Save months of work and focus on building a profitable business.
ShipFast Tech Stack
NextJS 
Supabase 
Resend 
NextAuth 
Stripe 
Lemon Squeezy MakerKit Tech Stack
NextJS Better Auth Supabase Auth Polar 
React 
Remix 
TypeScript Supabase 
Prisma 
Drizzle Resend Stripe Lemon Squeezy 
Paddle | Specification | ShipFast | MakerKit |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $129 | $299 |
| Price range | $129 - $149 | $299 - $599 |
| Stack | NextJS, Supabase, Resend, NextAuth, Stripe, Lemon Squeezy | NextJS, Better Auth, Supabase Auth, Polar, React, Remix, TypeScript, Supabase, Prisma, Drizzle, Resend, Stripe, Lemon Squeezy, Paddle |
| Integrations listed | 8 | 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 | 3/100 | 90/100 |
| Everything else either kit lists | ||
| Community | ✓ | — |
| Components | ✓ | — |
| Dark Mode | — | ✓ |
| Documentation | — | ✓ |
| Plugins | — | ✓ |
| Updates | ✓ | — |
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
ShipFast at $129-149 is the fastest cheap route to a live Next.js product: auth, Stripe payments, email, SEO and a large community behind it. MakerKit costs two to four times more at $299-599, but you get TypeScript, Supabase integration, multi-tenancy, an admin panel and documentation that holds up as the codebase grows. For a weekend launch or a first product, ShipFast is the sensible default. If you are building a B2B SaaS with team accounts, MakerKit's structure pays for itself quickly.
The key difference: ShipFast optimizes for launch speed at an indie price; MakerKit charges more for a TypeScript, multi-tenant architecture built to be maintained long after launch.
Choose MakerKit if...
- ✓ You need multi-tenancy and team accounts for a B2B product
- ✓ You want strict TypeScript and documentation that scales with the codebase
- ✓ You build on Supabase or prefer Remix over Next.js
Choose ShipFast if...
- ✓ You want the cheapest proven path to a launched product
- ✓ You value a large community when you get stuck
- ✓ You ship simple single-tenant apps and iterate fast
Which Should You Choose?
Choose ShipFast if you prioritize Auth and Community. Choose MakerKit if Admin Panel and Auth are more important to your project.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between ShipFast and MakerKit?
ShipFast costs $129 and includes 8 features. MakerKit costs $299 and includes 7 features. ShipFast uniquely offers Community, Components, Database. MakerKit uniquely offers Admin Panel, Blog, Dark Mode.
Which is cheaper, ShipFast or MakerKit?
ShipFast is cheaper at $129, which is $170 less than MakerKit ($299).
Do ShipFast and MakerKit use the same tech stack?
Yes, both share NextJS, Supabase, Resend, Stripe, Lemon Squeezy in common. ShipFast uses NextAuth exclusively, while MakerKit uses Better Auth, Supabase Auth, Polar, React, Remix, TypeScript, Prisma, Drizzle, Paddle exclusively.
Which has more features, ShipFast or MakerKit?
ShipFast has more features (8 vs 7). See the feature matrix above for the full breakdown.
Should I choose ShipFast or MakerKit?
Choose ShipFast if you need Auth and Community and prefer its tech stack. Choose MakerKit if Admin Panel and Auth are higher priorities. If price is the deciding factor, ShipFast is $$170 cheaper.