Template Type and Positioning
Type: Free and Open Source[1] Target Audience: Enterprise-focused developers and teams building secure SaaS applications[1][12] Tech Stack:
- Next.js as the core framework
- TypeScript for type safety
- Prisma for database operations
- PostgreSQL as the database
- Tailwind CSS for styling[1]
Key Features Analysis
Authentication & Security:
- SAML SSO integration
- Directory Sync (SCIM)
- Multiple authentication methods including:
- Email/Password
- Magic Links
- Google OAuth
- GitHub OAuth[1]
Core Infrastructure:
- Prisma ORM for database operations
- NextAuth.js for authentication
- SAML Jackson for SSO implementation
- Svix for webhook orchestration
- Retraced for audit logging
- Stripe for payment processing[1]
UI/UX Components:
- Dark mode support
- Responsive design
- Internationalization capabilities
- Modern UI components[1]
Development Experience
Setup Process:
git clone https://github.com/<username>/saas-starter-kit.git
cd saas-starter-kit
npm installPrerequisites:
- Node.js (≥18.x)
- PostgreSQL
- NPM
- Docker compose[1]
Documentation Quality:
- Comprehensive setup instructions
- Clear API documentation
- Well-structured codebase[1]
Business Features
Team Management:
- Team creation and deletion
- Member invitations
- Role management
- Team settings configuration[1]
Enterprise Features:
- Audit logging
- Webhook support
- Directory synchronization
- Role-based access control[1]
Communication:
- Email notifications
- Webhook events
- Internationalization support[1]
Maintenance and Support
Community Engagement:
- Active Discord community
- Regular GitHub updates
- Comprehensive documentation
- Multiple support channels including:
- Discord for live discussions
- GitHub Issues for bug reports
- YouTube for tutorials[1]
Unique Advantages
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Enterprise Security Focus: Unlike many other starters that prioritize rapid development, BoxyHQ emphasizes enterprise-grade security features[12]
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Compliance Ready: Built-in audit logging and security features make it suitable for applications requiring compliance[1]
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Complete Testing: Includes E2E testing with Playwright, ensuring reliability[1]
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Developer Experience: Rated 6/10 for complexity, reflecting its enterprise focus rather than quick prototyping[12]
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Business Model Support: While other templates might focus on simple subscription models, BoxyHQ supports complex team-based structures common in enterprise environments[1]
This template is particularly suitable if you're building:
- Enterprise SaaS applications
- Applications requiring strong security features
- Team-based collaborative tools
- Products needing comprehensive audit trails[1][12]
The trade-off is slightly higher complexity compared to simpler templates, but this is balanced by the robust enterprise features provided out of the box[12].
References
Citations: [1] https://github.com/boxyhq/saas-starter-kit [2] https://github.com/leerob/next-saas-starter/actions [3] https://github.com/async-labs/saas/actions [4] https://github.com/boxyhq/saas-starter-kit [5] https://github.com/Bekacru/nextjs-better-auth-SaaS-stater [6] https://github.com/async-labs/async [7] https://github.com/zenstackhq/zenstack [8] https://github.com/mickasmt/next-saas-stripe-starter/blob/main/README.md [9] https://github.com/SimonHoiberg/saas-template [10] https://github.com/adminmart/template_api/blob/main/nextjs.json [11] https://github.com/antoineross/Hikari [12] https://dev.to/vincanger/best-free-open-source-saas-starters-for-react-nextjs-2024-4nbn [13] https://github.com/bytefer/awesome-shadcn-ui [14] https://github.com/async-labs/builderbook [15] https://github.com/nextauthjs/next-auth/issues/10501 [16] https://github.com/SimonHoiberg [17] https://github.com/boxyhq/saas-starter-kit [18] https://github.com/async-labs/saas/issues/156 [19] https://github.com/cameronking4/replyguy-clone