ShipFree is an open-source Next.js SaaS boilerplate that provides a foundation for building modern web applications. It offers an alternative to solutions like ShipFast, focusing on flexibility and control by providing a fully customizable codebase.
Building a SaaS product from scratch involves many repetitive tasks, like setting up authentication, payments, and emails. ShipFree handles these foundational elements for you. You get a project structure that’s ready for your unique business logic, without the need to build everything yourself.
Features
🔐 Modern Authentication: ShipFree includes multiple authentication methods. You get social login with Google OAuth, magic link authentication, and role-based access control.
📧 Email System: The boilerplate covers your email needs, from transactional emails to newsletters. It includes email templates and integrates with Mailgun.
🛠️ Developer Experience: The development process is pleasant, with features like hot reloading, TypeScript support, ESLint configuration, and Prettier formatting.
💰 Payment Processing: It has built-in Stripe integration for handling payments. It also supports LemonSqueezy as an alternative. You can manage subscriptions and implement usage-based billing.
🚀 SEO Optimization: ShipFree helps your SaaS product get found. Features like meta tags, OpenGraph support, sitemap generation, and structured data are all included.
⚡ Prebuilt UI Components: The boilerplate includes pre-built components like headers, navigation bars, and pricing sections to accelerate development.
Use Cases
- Project Management Tool: You could build a project management application where teams collaborate on tasks. ShipFree’s authentication and subscription features would handle user accounts and premium plans.
- Content Creation Platform: Imagine a platform where users create and share content. You could use ShipFree’s role-based access control to manage different user permissions and its email system for notifications.
- E-learning Platform: ShipFree can be used to build an e-learning service. Subscription management and payment processing are built-in. You can charge users for access to courses or other educational content.
Related Resources
- Next.js: The official React framework for building web applications. (https://nextjs.org/)
- Supabase: An open-source Firebase alternative. (https://supabase.com/)
- Tailwind CSS: A utility-first CSS framework for rapid UI development. (https://tailwindcss.com/)
- shadcn/ui: UI components built using Radix UI and Tailwind CSS. (https://ui.shadcn.com/)
FAQs
Q: What is a SaaS boilerplate?
A: A SaaS boilerplate is a pre-built codebase that provides the foundational features for a Software as a Service application. It saves you time by handling common tasks like user authentication, payments, and database setup.
Q: Can I use a database other than Supabase?
A: Yes. While ShipFree comes with Supabase integration, the code is structured to let you switch to another database, like MongoDB, if you prefer.
Q: Does ShipFree support different payment gateways?
A: ShipFree includes integration for Stripe and Lemon Squeezy.
Q: I have an existing project, how to integrate this resource?
A: If you have an existing Next.js project and want to adopt some features from this resource, it’s recommended to carefully extract the specific components or code snippets you need, rather than trying to merge the entire boilerplate into your existing codebase.
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