NextBase in 2026: A Review Based on Catalog Data
NextBase is one of 48 boilerplates we track, and one of 21 built on NextJS. This review covers what it ships with, what it costs, and where it falls short, based on the structured listing data we maintain for every kit in the directory.
What Is NextBase?
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NextBase Tech Stack
NextBase uses NextJS, React, Tailwind and Supabase. NextJS is one of the most common foundations in our catalog (21 kits use it), which means plenty of alternatives exist if NextBase doesn't fit, but also that the ecosystem around this stack is well documented. The codebase is typed end to end, which matters more in a boilerplate than in your own code: you will be reading and modifying unfamiliar files, and types make that considerably safer.
What's Included in NextBase
NextBase lists 4 integrations: Auth, Documentation, Payments and Admin Panel. For context, the catalog average is 5 integrations per kit, so NextBase is on the leaner side. Leaner is not automatically worse; fewer integrations also means fewer dependencies to maintain or rip out.
NextBase Pricing
NextBase starts at $99 and goes up to $399. That sits below the catalog median of $150. One-time pricing for a codebase is hard to evaluate in the abstract; the relevant comparison is your own hourly cost for the setup work it replaces.
Who Should Use NextBase
NextBase makes sense if you are starting a new project on NextJS and the included integrations match your requirements list. Since authentication and payments are both wired up, NextBase covers the two integrations that consume the most setup time in a typical SaaS build. Skip it if you want full control over every dependency choice; a boilerplate is by definition a set of decisions someone else made for you.
Verdict
At 4 integrations against a catalog average of 5, NextBase competes on focus rather than breadth. At $99 the decision comes down to whether the included Auth, Documentation and Payments map onto what your project actually needs. If they do, the price is a rounding error against the build time. If they don't, no boilerplate is a good deal.
Pros
- ✓ 4 pre-built integrations including Auth and Documentation
- ✓ Auth and payments both wired up, the two slowest pieces to build from scratch
- ✓ Priced below the catalog median of $150
- ✓ NextJS stack with a large ecosystem of comparable kits and documentation
Cons
- ✗ No free tier, so the code cannot be inspected before purchase
- ✗ Locked into the stack and architecture decisions the maker chose
Ready to try NextBase?
$99 – $399
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NextBase worth the price?
That depends on your hourly rate. NextBase costs $99; building Auth, Documentation and Payments yourself typically takes days, not hours. If the included integrations match your requirements, the maths works out quickly. If they don't, the price is irrelevant because you would be buying the wrong kit.
What tech stack does NextBase use?
NextJS, React, Tailwind, Supabase, TypeScript. 21 kits in our catalog use NextJS, so if the rest of this kit doesn't fit, the stack itself won't limit your alternatives.
What's included in NextBase?
4 listed integrations: Auth, Documentation, Payments, Admin Panel. The catalog average is 5 per kit.
Who is NextBase best suited for?
Developers who would rather inherit working integrations like Auth, Documentation and Payments than configure them. If you enjoy picking every dependency yourself, you are not the audience, and that is fine.
Are there good alternatives to NextBase?
Yes. We maintain a ranked list of NextBase alternatives based on shared stack and feature overlap. 20 other kits in the catalog use NextJS. See the alternatives page linked below.