vs. boilerplates
StartupKit vs ShipFast
The most-known Next.js boilerplate for indie makers. One-time purchase, unlimited projects, lifetime updates.
Details verified on ShipFast's pricing page on September 2, 2026.
Side by side
StartupKit
ShipFast
Price
Free (1 project). Pro $28/mo (unlimited projects)
$199 once
Agent tooling
MCP server (16 tools), CLI (npx startupkit), agent handoff prompt + skill
None — AI-friendly codebase only
Research
Structured data: DataForSEO, Google Trends, NameBio, Appfigures, SERP, registrars
None
Launch
/kit listing page in every scaffold: paste-ready copy, brand assets, 15-directory tracker
None
Projects
1 free forever, unlimited on Pro
Unlimited
What ShipFast does well
- Next.js boilerplate (JS + TS, app/pages router)
- NextAuth login, Stripe / Lemon Squeezy billing
- MongoDB or Supabase, Mailgun or Resend email
- SEO setup, blog, UI components
Where StartupKit picks up
- No MCP server, CLI, or agent tooling — you operate it
- No market research: no SEO, keyword, trend, or domain data
- No launch tooling: no listing kit, no submission tracker
- You own the plumbing: hosting, database, and email config are on you
Get what ShipFast sells — for free
No MCP server, CLI, or agent tooling — you operate it No market research: no SEO, keyword, trend, or domain data No launch tooling: no listing kit, no submission tracker You own the plumbing: hosting, database, and email config are on you. StartupKit adds the rest of the lifecycle: research your agent can compute against, a production SaaS kit, and launch tooling.