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wasp-lang/open-saas

Open SaaS is a free, open-source JavaScript boilerplate that reduces the setup time for SaaS applications by bundling pre-configured authentication, payments, UI, and background jobs. It requires coding knowledge and relies on the Wasp framework.

Project overview

Project type: Workflow
Use cases: Coding & Development
Deployment: Refer to project documentation
License: MIT

Best for

Developers looking to reduce the time required to set up authentication, payments, UI, and other common SaaS features.

Key capabilities

Email verified and social authentication (Google, GitHub, Slack, MS) in a few lines of code.
Integrated support for Stripe, Polar.sh, or Lemon Squeezy for products and payments.
ShadCN UI based components and styling with an included admin dashboard.
Run cron jobs in the background or set up queues simply by defining a function in the config file.
Type backend functions and get inferred types on the front-end automatically.
AWS S3 integration for file uploads.
Custom plugins, skills, and rules tailored for AI-assisted coding tools like Claude Code and Cursor.
Easily deploy DB, Server, and Client with one command to Railway or Fly.io via CLI.

Limitations and risks

Wasp installation is supported only on macOS, Linux, or Windows with WSL.
Heavy reliance on third-party services like Stripe and OpenAI for core SaaS features.

Getting started

Medium difficulty setup requiring Wasp CLI installation and coding knowledge. Install Wasp CLI via 'npm i -g @wasp.sh/wasp-cli', create app via 'wasp new -t saas', and start building.

Evidence and sources

GitHub project description: A 100% free modern JS SaaS boilerplate (React, NodeJS, Prisma). Full-featured: Auth (email, google, github, slack, MS), Email sending, Background jobs, Landing page, Payments (Str…
README: This template is: 1. fully open-source 2. completely free to use and distribute 3. comes with a ton of features out of the box!
README: One-command Deploy - Easily deploy your DB, Server, & Client with one commaned to Railway or Fly.io via the CLI. Or deploy manually to any other hosting serivce of your choice.
README: You've decided to build a SaaS app with the Open SaaS template. Great choice!
README: The template itself is built on top of some very powerful tools and frameworks, including: - 🐝 Wasp - a full-stack React, NodeJS, Prisma framework with superpowers - 🚀 Astro - Ast…

Reviewed at: 2026-07-17T22:43:30Z