Tech Stack Guide
Build a SaaS with
Next.js + Prisma + PostgreSQL
The professional full-stack setup. Type-safe database access with full control over your data layer.
intermediate
$5–$30/month to start
MVP in 2–3 weeks with AI tools
The Stack
Next.js
Full-stack framework
Prisma
ORM
PostgreSQL
Database
Tailwind CSS
Styling
Best for building
Complex data models
Multi-tenant SaaS
Apps needing migrations
Team projects
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Full type safety from DB to frontend
- +Easy schema migrations
- +No vendor lock-in on database
- +Great for complex relational data
Cons
- −More setup than Supabase
- −Need to handle auth separately (better-auth, NextAuth)
- −Prisma can be slow on cold starts
Deploy to
Vercel + Neon
Railway
Render
Real products built with this stack
Cal.com
Documenso
Novu
BUILD
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