Comparisons
Huskydev vs MakerKit: An Honest Comparison
By Huskydev · · Blog
MakerKit and Huskydev are both serious, production-grade SaaS starters — MakerKit a full-time project since 2022 with daily updates and best-in-class AI-agent tooling, Huskydev a newer starter built around stack choice and an optional NestJS backend. Which one fits you depends on whether you value agent-assisted development or backend and database flexibility more.
Where MakerKit genuinely wins
To be fair to MakerKit: its AI-agent story is the best in this category — an MCP server plus dedicated Cursor, Claude Code and Codex rules so agents extend the codebase correctly, 400+ pages of documentation, an active Discord with direct creator support, daily updates since 2022, a free open-source Lite version to evaluate first, and course and Figma-kit extras. If AI-assisted development is central to how you build, MakerKit is a reasonable choice.
Where Huskydev's approach differs
Huskydev's core bet is stack freedom: a NestJS backend option MakerKit doesn't offer, MongoDB alongside PostgreSQL and Supabase, a third ORM in TypeORM, four package managers instead of one, and a JavaScript output option next to TypeScript — with a yearly plan from $69 instead of a $349 starting price. If your team has existing conventions for any of these, Huskydev adapts to you rather than the other way around.
Where they differ
| Aspect | Huskydev | MakerKit |
|---|---|---|
| Backend framework | Next.js solo, or Next.js + NestJS monorepo | Next.js, TanStack Start or React Router (no NestJS) |
| Database options | PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Supabase | Supabase-native, or bring-your-own Postgres |
| ORM | Drizzle, Prisma, or TypeORM (your choice) | Drizzle or Prisma, per kit |
| Package manager | pnpm, npm, yarn, or bun | Not offered as a selectable option |
| Language | TypeScript or JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Auth | Better Auth: sessions, OAuth, MFA, RBAC, SSO | Password, magic link, social, MFA, passkeys, RBAC |
| AI-agent tooling | Doc page per module, no MCP server | MCP server + Cursor/Claude/Codex rules |
| Billing | Stripe or Lemon Squeezy, verified webhooks | Stripe (more providers depend on kit) |
| Pricing | Yearly from $69, lifetime from $179 | $349 lifetime (Pro), $649 (Teams) |
| Track record | Newer to market | Full-time since 2022, updated daily |
FAQ
Is Huskydev a good MakerKit alternative?
If you need a NestJS backend option, MongoDB, a third ORM, or want to pick your own package manager and language, Huskydev covers that; MakerKit does not offer these as configurable options.
Does MakerKit support NestJS?
No — MakerKit ships Next.js, TanStack Start and React Router kits with no separate NestJS backend option.
Which is cheaper, Huskydev or MakerKit?
MakerKit Pro is $349 lifetime and Teams is $649 lifetime. Huskydev yearly plans start at $69 with lifetime from $179.
What is the advantage of MakerKit for AI-assisted coding?
MakerKit ships an MCP server plus dedicated Cursor, Claude Code and Codex rules so AI agents extend the codebase with correct patterns; Huskydev ships a doc page per module but no MCP server.
Can I choose Drizzle or Prisma with MakerKit?
Yes — MakerKit sells separate Supabase, Drizzle and Prisma kits, but there is no TypeORM, MongoDB, or package-manager choice.