Next-Forge is an open-source, production-grade Next.js template that provides everything needed to build a modern SaaS application.

Created by Vercel and maintained by Hayden Bleasel, it eliminates the need to purchase expensive boilerplate templates by offering enterprise-level features for free.

The template uses Turborepo for monorepo management and includes a complete ecosystem of interconnected applications. Developers can launch with authentication, payments, analytics, documentation, and email systems already configured and ready for production use.

🏗️ Turborepo Monorepo Architecture

Complete workspace with app, API, email service, website, and documentation, all properly configured and connected.

🔐 Authentication & User Management

Pre-integrated Clerk authentication system with user profiles, role management, and secure session handling built in.

💳 Stripe Payment Integration

Full payment processing setup with webhook handlers, subscription management, and billing workflows ready to go.

📧 Email System with React Templates

Resend-powered email service with React-based templates you can preview and customize before sending.

📊 Analytics & Monitoring

Built-in analytics tracking, observability tools, and performance monitoring to understand user behavior from day one.

🎨 Modern UI Components

shadcn/ui components with Tailwind CSS, dark mode support, and Storybook for component development and testing.

📝 Content Management

Type-safe blog system powered by BaseHub with SEO optimization and legal page templates included.

🗄️ Database & ORM

Prisma ORM integration with a type-safe database client and Prisma Studio for visual data management.

The template has gained massive developer adoption with hundreds of GitHub stars and positive feedback from the Next.js community. It effectively replaces paid boilerplate solutions that typically cost $200+ by providing superior functionality completely free.