The Problem (Pain Level: 8/10)
“I’m tired of repeating Stripe integration, auth system, and Prisma setup every time I start a new project.”
Indie hackers spend an average of 2-3 weeks on basic setup when starting a new MVP. What if you could use that time for actual product development?
Target Market - TAM $10B+ (MVP Development Services by 2035)
- Indie hackers and solo founders
- Side project developers
- Early-stage startup teams
- Freelance developers
MVP Development Service Market is expected to exceed $10B by 2035.
What is MVP Boilerplate Generator?
A tool that generates complete SaaS boilerplates in minutes via CLI or web UI:
- Framework Selection: Choose from Next.js, Nuxt, Remix
- Auth System: Auth.js, Clerk, Supabase Auth
- Payment Integration: Stripe, LemonSqueezy, Paddle
- Database: PostgreSQL + Prisma/Drizzle
- UI Components: Tailwind + shadcn/ui
Competitive Analysis
| Competitor | Pricing | Weakness |
|---|---|---|
| ShipFast | $199 | React/Next.js only |
| Supastarter | $299 | Supabase dependent |
| Makerkit | $249 | Next.js only |
| SaasRock | $199+ | Remix only |
| Gravity | $149 | Fixed Node.js backend |
Differentiation Opportunity:
- Multi-framework support (one tool for Next.js/Nuxt/Remix)
- CLI-based customization (interactive setup)
- Continuous update subscription model
MVP Development: 8-12 weeks, Complexity: MEDIUM
Tech Stack:
- CLI: Node.js, Commander.js, Inquirer
- Templates: Handlebars/EJS
- Web UI: Next.js (optional)
- Docs: Docusaurus
Core MVP Features:
- CLI interactive setup
- Next.js template (Stripe + Auth.js + Prisma)
- Basic landing page
- Documentation
Revenue Model: ONE_TIME + SUBSCRIPTION - $99-299 + $10/mo
Pricing Structure:
- Starter ($99): Single framework, basic features
- Pro ($199): Multi-framework, all features
- Team ($299): Team license, priority support
- Updates ($10/mo): Continuous updates and new features
Projected MRR:
- 6 months: $3K-8K
- 12 months: $10K-25K
Risk Analysis
| Type | Level | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | LOW | Template-based, not complex |
| Market | MEDIUM | Competitive market |
| Execution | MEDIUM | Continuous updates needed |
Who Should Build This
- Those who’ve built multiple SaaS products
- Those who’ve established their “optimal stack”
- Those comfortable with both frontend and backend
- Those interested in developer tools
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