The Boring SaaS Starter Kit – Ship production SaaS on a $5 VPS with full stack control

Summary: The Boring SaaS Starter Kit is a Next.js 15 boilerplate designed to run on a single $5 VPS using Docker and SQLite, enabling low-cost, self-hosted SaaS deployment without reliance on managed services.

What it does

It provides a complete production-ready stack including Next.js 15 (App Router), SQLite in WAL mode with Litestream backups, self-hosted authentication, Stripe integration, and a Docker setup optimized for a low-cost VPS.

Who it's for

Developers and founders seeking to build SaaS products without incurring high infrastructure costs from managed platforms before acquiring customers.

Why it matters

It eliminates expensive managed service fees by enabling SaaS apps to run efficiently on minimal infrastructure, preserving budget and control during early stages.