SaaSBold Lite

SaaSBold Lite is a free full-stack SaaS boilerplate for Next.js that provides a cloneable starter with a landing page, protected routes, and one-click Vercel deployment, while paid SaaSBold tiers add the full integration suite. Built with Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS, the repository is maintained by the SaaSBold team and links to a live demo, documentation, and a pricing page.

What is SaaSBold Lite?

SaaSBold Lite is the free edition of the SaaSBold SaaS boilerplate, distributed as a GitHub repository. It takes a fresh clone and npm install as input and produces a locally running Next.js application with a marketing landing page, private/protected routes, and API call examples, ready to deploy to Vercel. The project requires Node.js 18.x or later, with 20.x or later recommended, and uses npm or yarn for dependency management.

Key Features

• Next.js landing page — The Lite tier ships a complete Next.js landing page built with Tailwind CSS, the only page component guaranteed in the free version per the comparison table.
• Authentication options — SaaSBold supports Magic Link, social login, and email/password authentication with automatic user sync to PostgreSQL; these are part of the paid-tier integration set.
• Stripe subscription billing — Stripe is integrated for billing users, with Paddle and LemonSqueezy listed as coming soon; the integration set is not included in Lite.
• PostgreSQL with Prisma — The boilerplate comes with a ready-to-use PostgreSQL database setup via Prisma and can switch to MySQL or MongoDB; this is part of the full product.
• Transactional email templates — Built-in email templates handle transactional email needs, listed under SaaSBold's integrations.
• Admin and user dashboard UI — The project includes UI components for admin role management and user account settings, though functional dashboards are only in the Professional tier.
• OpenAI and Algolia — Ready-to-use OpenAI integration for AI features and Algolia integration for site search are listed as SaaSBold integrations for paid tiers.
• MailChimp newsletter — New users can be automatically added to a MailChimp list and newsletters can be sent to the SaaS user base.

Who is it for?

• Indie SaaS founders — Get a polished landing page and starter structure up quickly without paying for a boilerplate, then upgrade later.
• Agencies and freelancers — Use the Lite template as a base for commercial client projects, since commercial use is explicitly allowed.
• Developers evaluating SaaSBold — Explore the codebase and live demo to decide whether the Starter or Professional tier is worth the upgrade.

Use cases

• Landing page launch — Set up a Next.js marketing page with protected routes and deploy to Vercel in one click.
• Subscription SaaS prototyping — Use the paid tiers' Stripe integration and auth to build a functional subscription flow.
• Newsletter growth — Hook the MailChimp integration into signups to automatically collect users into a mailing list.

How does SaaSBold Lite work?

Clone the repository from GitHub, install dependencies with npm install (using --legacy-peer-deps if React 19 raises peer-dependency errors), and start the development server with npm run dev. After local testing, the project supports one-click deployment on Vercel. Windows users are advised to place the repo near the drive root to avoid cloning issues.

Pricing

SaaSBold Lite is free and licensed for commercial projects. The README compares Lite with paid Starter and Professional tiers and links to a pricing and FAQ page at saasbold.com/#pricing, but the repository itself does not list dollar amounts.

FAQ

Is SaaSBold Lite free?

Yes, SaaSBold Lite is the free tier of SaaSBold and can be used in commercial projects. The paid Starter and Professional tiers add more features, and pricing is available on the SaaSBold website.

What does SaaSBold Lite include?

According to the comparison table, Lite includes the Next.js landing page, commercial use rights, and lifetime free updates with community support. It does not include the full integration set, a functional blog, or functional admin and user dashboards.

Does SaaSBold Lite include Stripe?

Stripe integration is listed as a SaaSBold feature, but the comparison table marks "All The Integrations" as not included in Lite. Stripe, Paddle, and LemonSqueezy billing are part of the paid Starter and Professional tiers.

What are the prerequisites for SaaSBold Lite?

You need Node.js 18.x or later, with 20.x or later recommended, plus npm or yarn. During installation, npm may report peer-dependency issues with React 19, and the README suggests using the --legacy-peer-deps flag.

Can I use SaaSBold Lite in commercial projects?

Yes, the comparison table explicitly shows "Use with Commercial Projects" as a yes for all three tiers, including Lite.