Introduction

Better SaaS is a modern, production-ready SaaS application template built with Next.js 15 and the latest web technologies. It provides everything you need to build, deploy, and scale your next SaaS application with confidence.

Why Choose Better SaaS?

🚀 Production Ready - Built with enterprise-grade patterns and best practices
⚡ Developer Experience - Excellent TypeScript support and modern tooling
🔧 Scalable Architecture - Designed to grow with your business
📦 Comprehensive Features - Everything you need in one package
🔄 Active Development - Regular updates and improvements
🌍 Community Support - Growing community and comprehensive documentation

🎯 Key Features

🔐 Authentication & Authorization

Multi-provider authentication with Better Auth
Email/password and social login (GitHub, Google)
Role-based access control (RBAC) with admin permissions
Session management with database persistence
Password reset and email verification
Secure session handling and token management

💳 Payment & Billing System

Complete Stripe integration with subscription management
Multiple pricing plans and billing cycles (monthly/yearly)
Webhook handling for real-time payment events
Billing dashboard with invoice management
Free trial support and subscription controls
Payment method management and customer portal

📁 File Management

Cloud storage integration (AWS S3/Cloudflare R2)
Secure file uploads with validation and processing
Image processing and automatic thumbnail generation
File access control and permission management
Support for multiple file types with size limits
Drag-and-drop file upload interface

🌍 Internationalization (i18n)

Multi-language support with next-intl
Built-in English and Chinese translations
Localized routing and content management
Easy to add new languages and regions
SEO-friendly localized URLs
Currency and date formatting support

📱 Modern UI/UX

Responsive design with Tailwind CSS v4
Radix UI components for accessibility compliance
Dark/light theme support with smooth transitions
Mobile-first approach with touch-friendly interfaces
Modern design patterns and micro-interactions
Customizable design system

📖 Documentation System

Built-in documentation with Fumadocs
MDX support for rich content and interactive examples
Full-text search functionality
Code highlighting and live examples
API documentation with interactive playground
Multi-language documentation support

🔒 Security & Performance

Protected routes with middleware-based authentication
Type-safe development with comprehensive TypeScript coverage
Optimized bundle with Next.js 15 App Router
Security best practices and vulnerability protection
Performance monitoring and optimization
CSRF protection and secure headers

🧪 Comprehensive Testing

Full testing suite with high coverage
Unit tests with Jest and React Testing Library
Integration tests for API endpoints and database operations
End-to-end tests with Playwright for user workflows
Visual regression testing and accessibility testing
CI/CD integration with automated testing

👥 Admin Dashboard

User management with search, filtering, and bulk operations
System configuration and feature toggles
Analytics dashboard with real-time metrics
File management interface for administrators
Subscription management and billing oversight
Audit logging and system monitoring

🛠️ Technology Stack

Frontend Technologies

Next.js 15 - React framework with App Router and Server Components
React 18 - Latest React with concurrent features
TypeScript - Type-safe JavaScript with full coverage
Tailwind CSS v4 - Utility-first CSS framework with custom design system
Radix UI - Accessible component primitives
Zustand - Lightweight state management
SWR - Data fetching with caching and synchronization

Backend Technologies

Next.js API Routes - Server-side API endpoints and middleware
Better Auth - Modern authentication and authorization
Drizzle ORM - Type-safe database toolkit with migrations
PostgreSQL - Robust relational database
Stripe - Payment processing and subscription management
Zod - Schema validation and type inference

Infrastructure & Tools

Vercel - Deployment platform with edge functions
Cloudflare R2 - Object storage for files and media
GitHub Actions - CI/CD pipeline automation
Biome - Fast code formatting and linting
pnpm - Fast and efficient package manager

Development Tools

Jest - Unit testing framework with coverage
Playwright - End-to-end testing automation
Storybook - Component development and documentation
Drizzle Studio - Database management interface

📊 Project Structure

better-saas/
├── src/
│   ├── app/                    # Next.js App Router
│   │   ├── [locale]/          # Internationalized routes
│   │   ├── api/               # API endpoints and webhooks
│   │   └── globals.css        # Global styles
│   ├── components/            # Reusable UI components
│   │   ├── ui/                # Base UI components (Radix UI)
│   │   ├── blocks/            # Page sections and layouts
│   │   ├── auth/              # Authentication components
│   │   └── dashboard/         # Dashboard components
│   ├── lib/                   # Utility libraries and services
│   │   ├── auth/              # Authentication configuration
│   │   ├── fumadocs/          # Documentation system
│   │   └── logger/            # Logging utilities
│   ├── server/                # Server-side code
│   │   ├── actions/           # Server Actions
│   │   └── db/                # Database layer (Drizzle ORM)
│   ├── config/                # Configuration files
│   ├── content/               # Content management (MDX)
│   ├── i18n/                  # Internationalization
│   ├── hooks/                 # Custom React hooks
│   ├── payment/               # Payment integration
│   ├── store/                 # State management
│   └── types/                 # TypeScript definitions
├── tests/                     # Comprehensive test suite
│   ├── unit/                  # Unit tests
│   ├── integration/           # Integration tests
│   └── e2e/                   # End-to-end tests
├── docs/                      # Documentation
└── public/                    # Static assets

🎯 Use Cases

Better SaaS is perfect for:

SaaS Startups - Launch your MVP quickly with all essential features
Enterprise Applications - Build internal tools with enterprise-grade security
E-commerce Platforms - Create subscription-based e-commerce solutions
Content Management - Build content platforms with user management
Educational Platforms - Create learning management systems
Business Tools - Develop productivity and business management tools

🤝 Community & Support

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