Stacknaut vs Supastarter
Supastarter is a multi-framework SaaS boilerplate supporting Next.js, Nuxt, and SvelteKit, with a focus on B2B features like multi-tenancy and role-based access. Stacknaut is a full-stack Vue 3 + Fastify kit with infrastructure included, built for indie developers shipping with AI coding agents.
The Stack
| Stacknaut | Supastarter | |
|---|---|---|
| Frontend | Vue 3 (Composition API) | Next.js, Nuxt, or SvelteKit |
| Backend | Fastify (Node.js) | Framework API layer (varies by template) |
| Database | PostgreSQL + Drizzle ORM | PostgreSQL + Prisma or Drizzle |
| Auth | Magic link + Google Sign-In | better-auth (multiple providers) |
| Payments | Stripe | Stripe, Lemon Squeezy, and others |
| Styling | Tailwind CSS + shadcn-vue | Tailwind CSS + shadcn |
Supastarter offers more framework choices. Stacknaut picks one stack and makes it production-grade — the benefit is less decision fatigue and a codebase that's deeply optimized for one set of tools.
Infrastructure & Deployment
| Stacknaut | Supastarter | |
|---|---|---|
| Server provisioning | Terraform for Hetzner (included) | Not included |
| Deployment | Kamal 2 (zero-downtime) | Not included (use Vercel/Netlify) |
| Hosting | Your own server (~$14/month on Hetzner) | Vercel, Cloudflare, or DIY |
| Docker | Production Dockerfiles included | Docker support available |
| Reverse proxy | Caddy (configured) | Not included |
Supastarter focuses on the application layer and leaves deployment to managed platforms. Stacknaut includes the entire infrastructure pipeline — from provisioning a server with Terraform to deploying with Kamal 2. If you want to own your server, Stacknaut gives you the tools. If you're happy on Vercel, Supastarter works well there.
B2B Features
| Feature | Stacknaut | Supastarter |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-tenancy | No | Yes |
| Team management | No | Yes |
| Role-based access | No | Yes |
| Internationalization (i18n) | No | Yes |
| Admin dashboard | No | Yes |
Supastarter has a clear advantage if you're building a B2B SaaS that needs organizations, teams, and role-based permissions out of the box. Stacknaut is built for the solo developer or small team shipping a product to individual users — it's leaner and doesn't carry B2B complexity you may not need.
AI Coding Agent Support
| Stacknaut | Supastarter | |
|---|---|---|
| AGENTS.md | Comprehensive project-wide config | Basic agent files included |
| Agent-optimized structure | Yes | Yes |
| Custom commands & skills | Included | Not included |
Both products include AI agent configuration. Supastarter ships with AGENTS.md and .cursorrules files. Stacknaut's AGENTS.md is more comprehensive — covering not just the codebase structure but detailed conventions, architectural decisions, coding patterns, and workflow guidelines refined through daily use with AI agents on production SaaS products. Stacknaut also includes custom commands and skills configuration.
Pricing
| Stacknaut | Supastarter | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 (one-time) | $299–$349+ (one-time) |
| Updates | 12 months included | Lifetime |
| Consulting | $799 (Kickstart — 2h 1-on-1) | Not available |
| Done For You | $1,499 (full setup) | Not available |
Stacknaut is simpler — one price, everything included. Supastarter has tiered pricing depending on which features and frameworks you need.
Who Should Choose What
Choose Stacknaut if you:
- Want full infrastructure and deployment included
- Want to self-host on your own server for low cost
- Use AI coding agents and want an agent-optimized codebase
- Are building for individual users (not B2B teams)
- Prefer a leaner starter without B2B complexity
- Are comfortable with Vue 3 + Fastify, or happy to let your AI agent handle the framework (it's writing most of the code anyway)
Choose Supastarter if you:
- Need multi-tenancy, teams, and role-based access
- Need internationalization built in
- Plan to deploy on Vercel or Cloudflare
- Are building a B2B SaaS product
- Want an admin dashboard out of the box
- Have a strong preference for Next.js, Nuxt, or SvelteKit
The Bottom Line
These serve different audiences. Supastarter is a comprehensive B2B-focused boilerplate with more features and framework options. Stacknaut is a production-grade full-stack kit for indie developers who want to own their infrastructure and ship fast with AI coding agents. If you're a solo developer building for individual users and want the whole pipeline — code to server — Stacknaut is the better fit.