Makerkit vs. Sabo: Which Supabase Starter is Right for You in 2025?

If you are building a SaaS with Next.js and Supabase, you have two main premium options: Makerkit and Sabo.

Both are excellent, high-quality codebases. Both use the "Golden Stack" of 2025 (Next.js, Supabase, Tailwind).

But they serve two very different types of founders.

Makerkit is a massive, feature-rich battleship. It supports everything: Multi-tenancy, multiple frameworks (Next.js, Remix), and complex architectures (Nx monorepo).

Sabo is a speedboat. It's designed for one thing: Launching fast. It strips away the enterprise complexity to give you a clean, simple, and beautiful foundation that is easy to understand.

Here is how they compare.

1. Complexity: "Enterprise Monorepo" vs. "Clean Simple App"

Makerkit uses Nx (Monorepo) architecture. This is powerful for large teams managing multiple apps in one repo. But for a solo founder or small team, it adds a significant learning curve. You need to understand Nx commands, libraries, and workspace configurations just to add a page.

Sabo uses a Standard Next.js structure. If you know Next.js, you know Sabo. There is no custom build system or monorepo complexity.

• src/app: Your pages.
• src/components: Your UI.
• src/lib: Your logic.

Verdict:

• Makerkit: If you are a team of 10+ devs needing a monorepo.
• Sabo: If you want to move fast without fighting your build tools.

2. Multi-Tenancy

Makerkit is built around Organizations first. Every user belongs to an organization. This is great for B2B Enterprise SaaS where "Team Management" is the core feature. But if your app is B2C or "Prosumer" (like Notion or Linear), forcing users into an "Organization" during signup adds friction.

Sabo supports Seamless User Onboarding. We prioritize the individual user experience. You can add teams later, but you don't force users to "Create an Organization" just to try your product. This improves conversion rates for PLG (Product-Led Growth) products.

Verdict:

• Makerkit: Best for strict B2B Enterprise apps.
• Sabo: Best for PLG, B2C, and modern B2B apps.

3. Design & Aesthetics

Makerkit uses a clean, functional UI. It's based on Tailwind and shadcn/ui, but the design is utilitarian. It looks like a standard dashboard.

Sabo is Design-First. We use Magic UI alongside shadcn/ui to create a "WOW" factor.

• Animated Components: Bento grids, beam effects, and smooth transitions.
• Marketing Ready: The landing page isn't just a placeholder; it's a conversion engine.
• Polished Feel: It feels like a VC-backed startup from Day 1.

Verdict:

• Makerkit: Functional and clean.
• Sabo: Stunning and premium.

4. Pricing & Value

• Makerkit: $299 (Pro) / $599 (Teams).
• Sabo: $299 (Lifetime Access).

Makerkit charges more for team licenses and offers multiple versions (Remix, Next.js) as separate purchases or bundles.

Sabo offers everything in one package. You get the complete Marketing Site, App, Blog, Legal Pages, and Figma files for one price.

Conclusion

Both kits are fantastic, but the choice depends on your goals.

Choose Makerkit if:

• You need a complex Monorepo (Nx) setup.
• You require strict Organization-based multi-tenancy from Day 1.
• You are building a massive enterprise platform with a large team.

Choose Sabo if:**

• You want a Simple, Clean Codebase that is easy to maintain.
• You care about Beautiful Design and conversion optimization.
• You want to Launch Fast without configuring build tools.

Complexity is the enemy of execution.

Start simply and scale indefinitely with Sabo.