https://betterstarter.dev/blog Articles about BetterStarter, and launching your SaaS quickly and correctly. en-us Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:37:25 GMT https://betterstarter.dev/blog/saas-boilerplate-age-of-ai https://betterstarter.dev/blog/saas-boilerplate-age-of-ai Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Aziz Ali AI can write code — but it can't make architecture decisions for you. In 2026, a solid SaaS boilerplate is your unfair advantage, not an afterthought. https://betterstarter.dev/blog/saas-mvp-launch-weekend https://betterstarter.dev/blog/saas-mvp-launch-weekend Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Aziz Ali Learn how to ship a SaaS MVP in a weekend in 2026. Skip the auth plumbing, pick the right stack, and launch before Monday. A real plan from an indie hacker. https://betterstarter.dev/blog/tanstack-start-trpc-alternative https://betterstarter.dev/blog/tanstack-start-trpc-alternative Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Aziz Ali TanStack Start's server functions replace tRPC with zero boilerplate. Here's why I dropped tRPC from my SaaS stack and never looked back. https://betterstarter.dev/blog/create-t3-app-alternative https://betterstarter.dev/blog/create-t3-app-alternative Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Aziz Ali Looking for a create-t3-app alternative? TanStack Start + Drizzle + Better-Auth ships production SaaS faster with no Vercel lock-in. Here's why. https://betterstarter.dev/blog/tanstack-start-production-saas https://betterstarter.dev/blog/tanstack-start-production-saas Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Aziz Ali TanStack Start is powerful, but going production-ready takes more than a working dev server. Here's the complete checklist for a solid SaaS launch. https://betterstarter.dev/blog/plunk-email-saas-tutorial https://betterstarter.dev/blog/plunk-email-saas-tutorial Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Aziz Ali Step-by-step Plunk email tutorial for TanStack Start SaaS developers. Set up transactional email, cut Resend costs, and own your stack completely. https://betterstarter.dev/blog/vercel-cost-saas-self-hosted https://betterstarter.dev/blog/vercel-cost-saas-self-hosted Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Aziz Ali Vercel's costs spiral fast at scale. Here's why indie hackers are switching to self-hosted SaaS infrastructure — and exactly what I use instead. https://betterstarter.dev/blog/tanstack-start-vs-react-router https://betterstarter.dev/blog/tanstack-start-vs-react-router Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Aziz Ali TanStack Start vs React Router compared for SaaS developers in 2026. Type safety, server functions, Bun support, and which framework ships faster. https://betterstarter.dev/blog/open-source-auth-nextjs https://betterstarter.dev/blog/open-source-auth-nextjs Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Aziz Ali Clerk charges per active user — your auth bill explodes the moment you win. Better-Auth is open source, self-hosted, and plugs into Next.js in under an hour. https://betterstarter.dev/blog/tanstack-start-tutorial https://betterstarter.dev/blog/tanstack-start-tutorial Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Aziz Ali A hands-on TanStack Start tutorial for 2026. Learn file-based routing, server functions, and TypeScript-first full-stack patterns — without Next.js. https://betterstarter.dev/blog/better-auth-setup-react https://betterstarter.dev/blog/better-auth-setup-react Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Aziz Ali Step-by-step Better-Auth setup guide for React apps. Self-hosted, TypeScript-first auth with sessions, OAuth, and zero vendor lock-in. Own your users. https://betterstarter.dev/blog/saas-boilerplate-vibe-coding https://betterstarter.dev/blog/saas-boilerplate-vibe-coding Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Aziz Ali Vibe coding with AI is fast — but the wrong SaaS boilerplate will bottleneck you. Here's what makes a boilerplate truly AI-friendly in 2026. https://betterstarter.dev/blog/drizzle-orm-vs-prisma-bun https://betterstarter.dev/blog/drizzle-orm-vs-prisma-bun Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Aziz Ali Drizzle ORM vs Prisma with Bun — why Drizzle wins on compatibility, startup speed, and type safety. Real benchmarks for SaaS builders. https://betterstarter.dev/blog/saas-tech-stack-indie-hacker https://betterstarter.dev/blog/saas-tech-stack-indie-hacker Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Aziz Ali Stop bikeshedding your stack. Here's the exact SaaS tech stack I use in 2026 — Bun, TanStack Start, Better-Auth, Drizzle, Stripe, and why each choice matters. https://betterstarter.dev/blog/saas-boilerplate-multi-tenancy https://betterstarter.dev/blog/saas-boilerplate-multi-tenancy Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Aziz Ali Multi-tenancy in your SaaS boilerplate doesn't have to be painful. Here's how to design it right with Drizzle ORM and TanStack Start from day one. https://betterstarter.dev/blog/how-to-ship-saas-fast https://betterstarter.dev/blog/how-to-ship-saas-fast Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Aziz Ali Most founders burn 3 weeks on auth, payments, and email before writing a line of product code. Here's how to ship your SaaS fast in 2026. https://betterstarter.dev/blog/self-hosted-email-saas-boilerplate https://betterstarter.dev/blog/self-hosted-email-saas-boilerplate Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Aziz Ali Stop paying per-email. A self-hosted email setup in your SaaS boilerplate gives you control, no rate limits, and $0 email costs. Here's exactly how to do it. https://betterstarter.dev/blog/deploy-tanstack-start-cloudflare-workers https://betterstarter.dev/blog/deploy-tanstack-start-cloudflare-workers Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Aziz Ali Step-by-step guide to deploying TanStack Start on Cloudflare Workers with the Vite plugin — edge-fast, zero cold starts, dead simple. https://betterstarter.dev/blog/drizzle-orm-vs-prisma-performance https://betterstarter.dev/blog/drizzle-orm-vs-prisma-performance Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Aziz Ali Drizzle ORM vs Prisma performance compared: cold starts, query speed, bundle size, and why I chose Drizzle for every SaaS I build. https://betterstarter.dev/blog/shipfast-alternative https://betterstarter.dev/blog/shipfast-alternative Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Aziz Ali Tired of ShipFast's Next.js lock-in and recurring costs? Here are the best ShipFast alternatives for indie hackers in 2026, including one built on Bun. https://betterstarter.dev/blog/saas-boilerplate-no-vendor-lock-in https://betterstarter.dev/blog/saas-boilerplate-no-vendor-lock-in Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Aziz Ali Most SaaS boilerplates quietly lock you into paid services that cost thousands per year. Here's what to look for in a no-lock-in SaaS boilerplate. https://betterstarter.dev/blog/stripe-webhooks-tanstack-start https://betterstarter.dev/blog/stripe-webhooks-tanstack-start Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Aziz Ali Learn exactly how to set up Stripe webhooks in TanStack Start with real code. Verify signatures, handle subscription events, and update your DB reliably. https://betterstarter.dev/blog/tanstack-start-full-stack-typescript https://betterstarter.dev/blog/tanstack-start-full-stack-typescript Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Aziz Ali TanStack Start delivers real end-to-end TypeScript type safety. Here's how I build full-stack apps with it — and why I'm not going back to Next.js. https://betterstarter.dev/blog/bun-vs-nodejs-saas-boilerplate https://betterstarter.dev/blog/bun-vs-nodejs-saas-boilerplate Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Aziz Ali Bun vs Node.js for SaaS boilerplates — faster installs, native TypeScript, and a leaner DX. Here's what actually changed after switching. https://betterstarter.dev/blog/better-auth-vs-clerk https://betterstarter.dev/blog/better-auth-vs-clerk Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Aziz Ali Better-Auth vs Clerk compared for indie hackers: pricing, features, DX, and when each actually makes sense. My honest take after using both. https://betterstarter.dev/blog/best-saas-startup-boilerplate https://betterstarter.dev/blog/best-saas-startup-boilerplate Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Aziz Ali Honest ranking of the best SaaS startup boilerplates in 2026. We score BetterStarter, ShipFast, Supastarter, SaaS Pegasus & more on stack, price, DX, and features. https://betterstarter.dev/blog/tanstack-start-vs-nextjs-for-saas https://betterstarter.dev/blog/tanstack-start-vs-nextjs-for-saas Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Aziz Ali TanStack Start vs Next.js for SaaS in 2026 — an honest look at performance, DX, auth, and which framework helps indie hackers ship a real product faster. https://betterstarter.dev/blog/drizzle-orm-vs-prisma-typescript https://betterstarter.dev/blog/drizzle-orm-vs-prisma-typescript Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Aziz Ali Drizzle ORM vs Prisma for TypeScript — I switched mid-project and never looked back. Here's the real comparison for SaaS builders in 2026. https://betterstarter.dev/blog/tanstack-start-vs-nextjs https://betterstarter.dev/blog/tanstack-start-vs-nextjs Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Aziz Ali TanStack Start vs Next.js compared honestly for 2026 — routing, DX, type safety, RSC, and when to choose each. A founder's real-world perspective. https://betterstarter.dev/blog/saas-starter-kit-stripe-drizzle https://betterstarter.dev/blog/saas-starter-kit-stripe-drizzle Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Aziz Ali Stop wiring up Stripe and Drizzle from scratch. Here's the SaaS starter kit with Stripe & Drizzle ORM that ships production-ready in minutes, not weeks. https://betterstarter.dev/blog/tanstack-start-auth-setup https://betterstarter.dev/blog/tanstack-start-auth-setup Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Aziz Ali Learn how to set up authentication in TanStack Start using Better-Auth. Step-by-step guide covering sessions, protected routes, and Drizzle ORM integration. https://betterstarter.dev/blog/indie-hacker-saas-boilerplate https://betterstarter.dev/blog/indie-hacker-saas-boilerplate Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Aziz Ali Stop wasting weekends on auth, payments, and email setup. Here's what indie hackers need in a SaaS boilerplate — and what's actually worth your money. https://betterstarter.dev/blog/better-auth-vs-nextauth-vs-clerk https://betterstarter.dev/blog/better-auth-vs-nextauth-vs-clerk Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Aziz Ali Honest comparison of Better-Auth, NextAuth, and Clerk for SaaS in 2025. Pricing, DX, features & why BetterStarter chose Better-Auth for indie hackers. https://betterstarter.dev/blog/betterstarter-vs-shipfast https://betterstarter.dev/blog/betterstarter-vs-shipfast Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Aziz Ali BetterStarter vs ShipFast compared head-to-head: stack, pricing, features, and who wins for indie hackers. One-time $99 vs recurring fees — the honest breakdown. https://betterstarter.dev/blog/resend-vs-plunk-email-service-indie-hackers-2025 https://betterstarter.dev/blog/resend-vs-plunk-email-service-indie-hackers-2025 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Aziz Ali Resend vs Plunk — an honest founder comparison of pricing, DX, React Email support, and deliverability to help you pick the best email service for your SaaS. https://betterstarter.dev/blog/switch-from-nodejs-to-bun-honest-review https://betterstarter.dev/blog/switch-from-nodejs-to-bun-honest-review Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Aziz Ali After 6 months running BetterStarter on Bun, here's my honest take on switching from Node.js — the wins, what broke, and whether Bun is ready for production in 2025. https://betterstarter.dev/blog/tanstack-start-boilerplate-drizzle-better-auth-stripe-resend https://betterstarter.dev/blog/tanstack-start-boilerplate-drizzle-better-auth-stripe-resend Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Aziz Ali Walk through the exact full-stack setup powering BetterStarter: TanStack Start, Drizzle ORM, Better-Auth, Stripe, and Resend — and why each tool beats the alternatives. https://betterstarter.dev/blog/why-i-switched-nextjs-to-tanstack-start https://betterstarter.dev/blog/why-i-switched-nextjs-to-tanstack-start Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Aziz Ali I switched from Next.js to TanStack Start and built BetterStarter on it. Here's the real story — the frustrations, the migration pain, and why I'd never go back. https://betterstarter.dev/blog/better-blog https://betterstarter.dev/blog/better-blog Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Better Starter Team Discover why BetterStarter's blog feature is the perfect content platform for startups. Type-safe, performant, and built with modern tools for the best developer experience.