Buildsaas.dev
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Welcome to the Art of Building Applications
The story begins when I started my freelancer/solopreneur journey 5 years ago.
Every time I worked on a new project/product/client, I faced the same repetitive process:
- Frontend code repository – almost the same UI pages with all UI components.
- API integration – follows the same pattern (only a few key‑value or column‑key changes).
- Database integration – plus authentication.
Even with AI code editors that can turn plain English into code, the workflow for each new project remains identical.
Why do AI editors keep rewriting the same code? They could reuse existing code and rely more on a framework instead of starting from scratch.
The Problem
I hate doing the same pattern work over and over; it must be automated.
The big question: How can we automate without sacrificing customization and developer freedom?
- I don’t want to use the same UI library (e.g., shadcn) in every project—not because I dislike it, but because not every website should look the same.
- Identical UI components lead to similar‑looking sites; we need to provide customization freedom.
- Fewer glitches, fewer tokens, more scripts to automate → ultimately a system/framework.
Introducing BuildSaaS
I built a basic framework to test in real‑world applications such as ihatereading.in and gettemplate.website. Both are built using BuildSaaS (buildsaas.dev).
What is BuildSaaS?
BuildSaaS is more than a boilerplate – it’s a full‑featured framework that provides:
- APIs, authentication, payments, and CRUD operations in a single repository.
- A modular approach that scales and is highly customizable.
- Compatibility with tools like Cursor, V0, Antigravity, Bolt & Lovable → low downtime, fewer changes, and high scalability thanks to the latest tech stack.
Core Benefits
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Full‑stack rapid development | Quickly build, manage, analyze, and scale applications. |
| Audience analytics & engagement | Track visitors, subscriptions, and content performance. |
| Subscription & payment management | Integrated billing, invoices, and payment tracking. |
| Error & issue tracking | Centralized bug reporting and release management. |
| Advanced admin panel | One‑stop dashboard for all operational needs (see below). |
Why Most Boilerplates Fall Short
- They focus heavily on frontend UI (themes, animations, landing pages, blogs, etc.).
- They provide little guidance for post‑launch management, scaling, or revenue growth.
- Clients often hit a wall after the initial UI is done, leaving the “hard ladder” of running and scaling the business unsolved.
The Advanced Admin Panel
Built on top of BuildSaaS and used in gettemplate and ihatereading, the admin panel powers daily operations:
- 10 k+ users of ihatereading were emailed in a single batch using the Resend npm module, a Tiptap editor, and a custom API—all from the admin panel.
Admin Panel URL
https://buildsaas-s18e.vercel.app/adminFeatures (as shown in the screenshot)
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Dashboard | View reports and analyze charts for the entire application. |
| Blogs & Emails | List of blogs/emails with a Tiptap editor; send emails to all subscribers. |
| Kanban Board | Drag‑and‑drop task management (supports teams and assignee roles). |
| Assets | Manage assets and generate public sharing URLs. |
| User Subscribers | Collection of newsletter subscribers. |
| Users | List of all authenticated users. |
| Customers | List of paying customers. |
| Waitlist | Pre‑launch waiting list. |
| Analysis | Charts and visitor list with unique fingerprinting. |
| Payments | Track all payment records. |
| Products | List of online products displayed in the app. |
| Invoices | Create/store invoices for customers or payment records. |
| Messages | All messages received from users. |
| Issues | Record bugs/issues for quick resolution. |
| Forms | Form submissions + form‑builder with public URL (feedback, reviews, ratings, etc.). |
| Teams | Team management with Role‑Based Access Control (RBAC). |
Every website or online business needs most of these features, making their integration into BuildSaaS essential.
BuildSaaS Front‑End Application
In addition to the admin panel, BuildSaaS ships with a ready‑to‑use front‑end that includes:
- Landing page – Navbar, hero section, features, pricing, footer.
- Authentication – Google and Email/Password via Firebase or Supabase (depending on the DB).
- Features page – Showcase SaaS application features.
- Pricing page – Integrated pricing & payment APIs for subscriptions, payment collection, and tracking.
- Newsletter subscription form
- 404 Error page
Summary
BuildSaaS is a complete, modular, and highly customizable framework that eliminates repetitive boilerplate work while giving developers the freedom to create unique, scalable SaaS products. It couples a powerful admin panel with a full‑stack front‑end, handling everything from authentication to payments, analytics, and issue tracking—so you can focus on building value, not re‑inventing the wheel.
BuildSaaS Overview
Legal Pages
- Privacy
- Cookie content
- Policy with Terms & Conditions
Core Offering
- Responsive source code
- A long‑term framework for building SaaS products
Customisation Philosophy
BuildSaaS is customisable because of its carefully chosen tech stack.
We avoid adding every npm package or third‑party API by default, as that would reduce flexibility.
Current Tech Stack
| Category | Tools / Libraries |
|---|---|
| Framework | Next.js, React |
| Styling | Tailwind CSS |
| Data Fetching | TanStack React Query |
| Emailing | Resend |
| Authentication | Firebase / Supabase (Google & Email/Password) |
| Database | Firebase / Supabase |
| Payments | Stripe / Polar |
| Drag‑and‑Drop | dndkit |
| Rich Text Editor | Tiptap |
| AI Integration | Vercel AI SDK or OpenAI router |
| Server‑Side API | Next.js (webhooks, other APIs) |
Tech Stack – Excluded / Optional
- Shadcn
- TypeScript – developers can switch from JavaScript if desired
- Mailgun and other emailing services
- Payment providers – Lemon Squeezy, PayPal, Paddle (can be added similarly to Stripe/Polar)
- Database alternatives – Drizzle ORM, Convex, Appwrite, Prisma (integration via Cursor takes ~4–6 hours)
We believe the excluded packages can be integrated easily into the existing BuildSaaS framework when needed.
Pricing Plans
| Plan | Features |
|---|---|
| Free | All frontend application pages/features (no admin‑panel features) |
| Paid | Full admin panel + all frontend features plus email support |
- One‑time payment for the Paid version.
- All future updates (new databases, email services, landing‑page options, etc.) are FREE for Paid users.
Note: If you’d like to pay in INR, DM or email me.
Getting Started
- Detailed pricing comparison: https://buildsaas.dev/
- Get BuildSaaS: Buy BuildSaaS (link/button to purchase)
Future Roadmap
- Add more database alternatives
- Integrate additional emailing services
- Expand landing‑page frontend options
Stay tuned – more updates are coming!
Shrey
Founder, BuildSaaS
SaaS Platform