MakerKit Review: Is It Worth $299 for B2B SaaS?

If you're building B2B software—the kind where companies sign up, invite team members, and manage permissions—you've probably noticed that most SaaS boilerplates don't quite fit. They're designed for individual users, not organizations.

MakerKit is different. It's built specifically for B2B SaaS, with multi-tenancy, team management, and role-based permissions baked in from the start. But at $299, it's also one of the pricier options.

Let's dig into whether MakerKit delivers on its B2B promise and if it's worth the investment.

What Is MakerKit?#

MakerKit is a Next.js SaaS starter kit designed for B2B applications. While other boilerplates focus on getting any SaaS up quickly, MakerKit specifically targets software where:

Companies (not just individuals) are customers
Users belong to organizations
Permissions and roles matter
Team collaboration is core functionality

Price: $299 one-time Stack: Next.js (App Router), TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Shadcn UI Focus: B2B SaaS with multi-tenancy

The Good vs. The Not Great#

Pros

Multi-tenancy done right — Organizations are foundational, not afterthoughts

Permission system that scales — Middleware, component-level, and API protection

Professional UI — Shadcn + Tailwind produces polished, enterprise-ready look

Testing infrastructure — Jest, Testing Library, Playwright configured

Invitation flows handled — Complex team invite flow works out of the box

Solid documentation — Covers setup, customization, and deployment

Cons

Overkill for simple apps — Multi-tenancy adds unnecessary complexity for B2C

Steeper learning curve — Organizations, permissions, and data scoping to understand

More opinionated — If your multi-tenancy needs differ, you'll fight the architecture

Price premium — $100 more than ShipFast

Stripe-focused — Other payment providers require manual integration

Feature depth can overwhelm — Lots included whether you need it or not

What You Get#

Multi-Tenancy & Teams

Organizations as first-class entities

Email-based invite flows

Member management (add, remove, change roles)

Organization switching for multi-org users

Data isolation by default

Role-Based Permissions

Predefined roles: Owner, Admin, Member (customizable)

Permission checks at middleware and component level

Role management UI included

Extensible with custom permissions

Admin & Billing

Organization admin panels

Super admin for platform-wide management

Stripe subscription management

Per-seat pricing support

Organization-level billing

The B2B Test

Does your product have a "Settings → Team Members" page where admins invite colleagues? Yes → MakerKit is worth serious consideration. No → Simpler boilerplates probably serve you better.

Who Should Buy MakerKit#

Ideal For

B2B SaaS where companies are customers

Products with team collaboration features

Apps needing role-based permissions

Developers who value testing infrastructure

Long-term products (B2B software is maintained for years)

Not Ideal For

Consumer/individual apps (social, personal tools)

MVPs testing market fit quickly

Budget-constrained projects ($199 vs $299 matters)

Simple SaaS (auth + payments + dashboard only)

MakerKit vs. Alternatives#

vs. ShipFast ($199)#

ShipFast is simpler and cheaper. No multi-tenancy, no complex permissions—just the basics done well.

Info

Choose MakerKit if: You're building B2B with teams and roles. Choose ShipFast if: You're building simpler SaaS or consumer products.

vs. Supastarter ($299)#

Supastarter offers organizations and i18n with more flexibility. MakerKit goes deeper on B2B-specific features like permissions and admin panels.

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Choose MakerKit if: B2B features (permissions, admin) are priorities. Choose Supastarter if: You need i18n or payment provider flexibility.

vs. Building Custom Multi-Tenancy#

Adding multi-tenancy to a basic boilerplate takes 2-4 weeks of focused work. Adding permissions adds more. Building invite flows adds more.

MakerKit's $299 easily saves $3,000-5,000+ in development time for B2B features.

What You'll Still Need to Build#

Important

MakerKit gives you infrastructure, not your product. You'll still design your features, customize the UI, extend permissions for your specific rules, build integrations, and handle deployment. MakerKit saves B2B infrastructure time—building your actual product is still your work.

Final Verdict#

Rating: 4/5

MakerKit delivers on its B2B promise. The multi-tenancy architecture is solid, permissions work well, and the UI is polished. For developers building B2B SaaS with teams and roles, it's the best Next.js option available.

The caveats are clear: it's overkill for simple products, the learning curve is real, and $299 is a premium price. But for its target audience—B2B SaaS builders—those trade-offs make sense.

Buy MakerKit if you're building B2B software where organizations, teams, and permissions are core features. Look elsewhere if your product serves individuals or doesn't need multi-tenancy complexity.

Still Deciding?#

Choosing between MakerKit, ShipFast, Supastarter, and other options? Take our 2-minute quiz and we'll recommend the best boilerplate for your specific requirements.