Makerkit is a mature SaaS starter with multiple stack options and AI-agent tooling. Codapult is a focused Next.js SaaS boilerplate with built-in AI, a project-aware MCP server and CLI, enterprise capabilities, and separately installable CRM, Helpdesk, and Email Marketing plugins.
| Decision point | Codapult | Makerkit |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Modular Next.js SaaS with optional premium product plugins. | Mature B2B SaaS foundation across several stack variants. |
| Auth and teams | Better-Auth/Kinde adapters, 2FA, passkeys, SAML SSO, SCIM, teams, and RBAC. | Auth, MFA, organizations, invitations, RBAC, and super admin. |
| Billing | Stripe, LemonSqueezy, or Polar adapters plus seats, credits, add-ons, and multi-line checkout. | Stripe subscriptions with per-seat, usage-based, flat-rate, and one-time models. |
| Infrastructure | Vercel, Docker, Terraform, Pulumi, Kubernetes Helm, jobs, storage, and monitoring. | Vercel through self-hosted VPS style deployment options depending on kit. |
| Extensions | AI infrastructure is part of the foundation; CRM, Helpdesk, and Email Marketing are packaged as installable add-ons. | Ready-to-use plugins such as testimonials, feedback, roadmap, and waitlist. |
| AI and coding agents | Built-in AI platform plus MCP and CLI tools for project-aware coding-agent workflows. | AI features, MCP server, and coding-agent instructions for supported kits. |
Feature summaries are based on the linked public product sources. Features, plan names, and prices can change; check each vendor’s current documentation and pricing before purchasing.