Supastarter vs Makerkit vs FastStaq (2026)

If you are choosing between Supastarter, Makerkit, and FastStaq, you are choosing between different philosophies on backend coupling and bundled scope. All three are Next.js SaaS starters — but they differ on what comes in the box and whether you are tied to a specific managed backend. Here's the honest 2026 three-way comparison.

Quick Answer

Supastarter, Makerkit, and FastStaq are all Next.js SaaS starters, but they differ on backend coupling and bundled scope: Supastarter is typically built around Supabase; Makerkit is a mature, multi-kit ecosystem with strong tutorials; and FastStaq ships its own auth on PostgreSQL/Prisma (no Supabase dependency) plus a support desk, affiliate, compliance, blog CMS, and multi-tenancy as full source with a one-time lifetime license. Verify each product's current details on its own site.

At a glance

(Competitor columns are general — confirm current details on supastarter.dev and makerkit.dev.)

Supastarter (general)

Supastarter is a Next.js SaaS starter frequently built around Supabase for auth and data. It suits teams already committed to that ecosystem. Verify its current stack and tiers on its site.

Makerkit (general)

Makerkit is a mature Next.js SaaS kit with multiple kits and a deep tutorial library. Confirm its current scope and pricing on its site.

Where FastStaq fits

FastStaq's distinguishing traits are stack independence and breadth: it ships its own auth (2FA, RBAC) on PostgreSQL/Prisma — so you are not tied to a managed backend — plus a support desk, affiliate program, compliance tooling, blog CMS, multi-tenancy, and outbound webhooks, as full source for a one-time lifetime fee. You can still run its Postgres on Supabase if you choose. See Supabase vs plain PostgreSQL.

How to choose

• Pick Supastarter if you are committed to Supabase and want a starter built around it.

• Pick Makerkit for its mature multi-kit ecosystem and tutorials.

• Pick FastStaq if you want to own your auth, stay backend-independent, and get the most bundled modules.

Frequently asked questions

Is Supastarter tied to Supabase? It is commonly built around Supabase — verify the current architecture on its site. FastStaq, by contrast, ships its own auth and is not Supabase-dependent.

Which bundles the most modules? FastStaq (support desk, affiliate, compliance, multi-tenancy); confirm the others' current scope.

Can FastStaq still use Supabase? Yes — you can point its DATABASE_URL at Supabase's managed Postgres while keeping its own auth.

Next steps

• Read the SaaS boilerplate guide

• See Supabase vs plain PostgreSQL

• Compare the Supastarter alternative and Makerkit vs ShipFast vs FastStaq