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
Authentication
User authentication and identity management solutions for developers
Drop-in authentication for modern apps
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.
Payment Processing
Accept payments, manage subscriptions, and handle billing
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.
Hosting & Deployment
Deploy and host your web applications with ease
The frontend cloud
Vercel is the obvious choice for Next.js projects. The DX is unmatched. Consider alternatives if you need containers or have cost concerns.
Databases
Managed database solutions for modern applications
Serverless Postgres
Neon is the best serverless Postgres for Vercel/Next.js projects. Scale-to-zero billing is perfect for side projects.
Email APIs
Transactional and marketing email services for developers
Email for developers
Resend is the best email API for React developers. The DX is unmatched and React Email makes templating a joy.
Monitoring & Logging
Error tracking, performance monitoring, and application logging
Application monitoring for developers
Sentry is the default choice for error tracking. Session replay and performance monitoring make it a complete solution.
Analytics
Privacy-friendly analytics and user behavior tracking
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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