DevPick

Next.js stack

Best-in-class tooling for modern Next.js SaaS apps.

Decision checklist

  • Tight integration with Next.js and Vercel
  • Preview environments and branching support
  • Serverless-friendly database connections
  • Fast setup with clean SDKs
  • Edge-ready infrastructure where it matters
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Authentication

User authentication and identity management solutions for developers

Clerk

Drop-in authentication for modern apps

Free

Clerk is the best choice for React/Next.js developers who want beautiful auth out of the box. The DX is unmatched, but costs can add up.

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Payment Processing

Accept payments, manage subscriptions, and handle billing

Stripe

The gold standard for payments

Stripe is the default choice for a reason. Unmatched DX and features. Only consider alternatives if fees are critical or you have specific regional needs.

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Hosting & Deployment

Deploy and host your web applications with ease

Vercel

The frontend cloud

Free

Vercel is the obvious choice for Next.js projects. The DX is unmatched. Consider alternatives if you need containers or have cost concerns.

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Databases

Managed database solutions for modern applications

Neon

Serverless Postgres

Free

Neon is the best serverless Postgres for Vercel/Next.js projects. Scale-to-zero billing is perfect for side projects.

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Email APIs

Transactional and marketing email services for developers

Resend

Email for developers

Free

Resend is the best email API for React developers. The DX is unmatched and React Email makes templating a joy.

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Monitoring & Logging

Error tracking, performance monitoring, and application logging

Sentry

Application monitoring for developers

Free

Sentry is the default choice for error tracking. Session replay and performance monitoring make it a complete solution.

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Analytics

Privacy-friendly analytics and user behavior tracking

Plausible

Privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative

Plausible is the best privacy-friendly analytics. Perfect for sites that don't need complex user tracking.

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