The Supabase Next.js SaaS Template offers a complete foundation for building modern software-as-a-service applications. This production-ready solution integrates Next.js 15, Supabase, and Tailwind CSS to expedite the development of secure, scalable web applications.
You gain access to essential SaaS functionalities through pre-built components and integrations. The template includes authentication systems, user management capabilities, and file storage solutions – all configured according to current security standards.
The template prioritizes developer experience while maintaining high standards for end-user security. It implements row-level security policies, protected API routes, and multi-factor authentication options.
Features
🔐 Authentication: Provides complete user authentication flows, such as email/password login, password reset, and email verification. It’s also ready for multi-factor authentication (MFA) and OAuth/SSO integration.
👤 User Management: Handles user profiles, secure password storage, and session management.
🛡️ Security: Implements Row Level Security (RLS) policies, secure file storage policies, protected API routes, and MFA.
⚖️ Legal & Compliance: Includes templates for Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, and Refund Policy. It also provides GDPR-ready cookie consent.
📁 File Management Demo (2FA Ready): Demonstrates secure file uploads, storage, and sharing. Includes a drag-and-drop interface and progress tracking.
📝 Task Management Demo (2FA Ready): Showcases CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations with real-time updates, filtering, sorting, and row-level security.
🎨 UI/UX: Features a modern, responsive design with dark mode support. It also provides loading states, error handling, toast notifications, and confetti animations.
Use Cases
- Project Management Tool: Build a platform where teams can collaborate on projects, assign tasks, track progress, and share files securely. The task management demo provides a starting point.
- E-learning Platform: Create a platform for online courses, handling user registration, course enrollment, and secure video/document storage.
- Subscription-Based Service: Develop any SaaS that requires user accounts, recurring payments (integration required), and controlled access to features or content.
- Client Portal: Securely share documents, updates, and communications with your clients through a dedicated portal.
- Internal Tool Dashboard. Build internal tool with complex permission settings to boost productivity.
Installation
- Prerequisites: Ensure you have Node.js and npm (or yarn) installed on your system. You’ll also need a Supabase account.
- Fork/Clone: Obtain the code by forking or cloning the repository from its source.
- Supabase Setup: Create a Supabase project and obtain your Project URL, Anon Key, and Service Key from the project settings. You’ll also need your Supabase Database Password.
- Supabase CLI: Use the Supabase CLI to link your project and push the configuration. Run these commands in the root of your project folder:
npx supabase login npx supabase link npx supabase config push npx supabase migrations up --linked - Environment Variables:
- Go to
next/jsfolder and runyarn. - Copy
.env.templateto.env.local - Adjust
.env.local. Fill in yourNEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_URL,NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY, andPRIVATE_SUPABASE_SERVICE_KEY.
- Go to
- Run Locally: Navigate to the
next/jsfolder, install dependencies withyarn, and then start the development server usingyarn dev. Access the application athttp://localhost:3000.
To deploy to Vercel:
- Fork/Clone: Get the repository.
- Vercel Project: Create a new project in Vercel and link it to your forked/cloned repository.
- Environment Variables: Add the environment variables from your
.env.localfile to your Vercel project settings. - Deploy: Click the “Deploy” button in Vercel.
- Supabase config: Update
site_urlandadditional_redirect_urlsinsupabase/config.toml. Theadditional_redirect_urlsshould include your Vercel deployment URL with/**at the end (e.g.,https://YOURURL/**).
Related Resources
- Supabase Documentation: https://supabase.com/docs – Comprehensive guides and API references for all Supabase services.
- Next.js Documentation: https://nextjs.org/docs – Official documentation for Next.js, covering all its features and API.
- Tailwind CSS Documentation: https://tailwindcss.com/docs – Learn about Tailwind CSS and its utility-first approach to styling.
- shadcn/ui: https://ui.shadcn.com/ – Explore the documentation for the UI components used in this template.
FAQs
Q: Is this template suitable for beginners?
A: While the template simplifies many aspects of SaaS development, having a basic understanding of Next.js, React, and databases is beneficial.
Q: Can I use a different database?
A: The template is tightly integrated with Supabase (PostgreSQL). While technically possible, switching to a different database would require significant modifications.
Q: How do I handle payments?
A: This template does not include built-in payment processing. You’ll need to integrate a third-party payment gateway like Stripe or Paddle.
Q: Are there any other pre-built themes included?
A: Yes. The template includes several pre-built themes: theme-sass (Default), theme-blue, theme-purple, theme-green.
Q: How to change the default theme?
A: You can change the theme by updating the NEXT_PUBLIC_THEME environment variable.
Q: Can the template handle large file uploads?
A: The file management system includes chunked upload capabilities and progress tracking for handling large files efficiently.
