SaaS Features Overview

This boilerplate comes with a comprehensive set of SaaS features that enable you to build and launch a production-ready application quickly. All features are built with modern best practices, type safety, and scalability in mind.

🏢 Core SaaS Architecture

Multi-Workspace System

The foundation of this boilerplate is a multi-workspace architecture similar to Slack, Notion, or Linear. Each workspace operates as an independent tenant with its own:

Unique workspace slug for clean URLs (/w/acme-corp)
Workspace branding (logo, name, settings)
Member management with role-based access
Subscription and billing isolation
Activity logging and audit trails

Authentication & User Management

Complete user lifecycle management with:

OAuth integration (Google) + password authentication
Email verification and password reset flows
User profiles with avatar uploads
Developer/admin roles for super-user access
Session management with secure token handling

💳 Billing & Subscription Features

Stripe Integration

Enterprise-grade billing system with:

Subscription management (monthly/yearly billing cycles)
Multiple pricing tiers with feature gates
Customer billing portal for self-service
Invoice management with PDF downloads -coming soon-
Payment method updates and billing history
Webhook handling for real-time subscription updates
Trial periods and freemium model support

Pricing Management

Developer-friendly pricing controls:

Dynamic pricing loaded from Stripe
Live/test mode switching
Product and price management through admin interface
Feature flag integration based on subscription tiers

👥 Workspace Management

Member System

Comprehensive workspace collaboration:

Role-based access control (admin, member)
Email invitations with beautiful templates
Member removal and ownership transfer
Activity tracking per workspace
Granular permissions (extensible)

Workspace Features

Workspace creation with guided setup
Settings management (general, members, billing)
Activity feeds for transparency
Workspace archiving with soft delete patterns

🔔 Communication & Notifications

Notification System

Multi-channel notification delivery:

Email notifications via Resend integration
Real-time updates using Convex presence
Activity logging for audit trails
Broadcast messaging for announcements
In-app notification center (foundation ready)

Email Templates

Professional email communications:

Workspace invitations
Password reset emails
Subscription notifications
Activity digests
React Email integration for type-safe templates

🎯 User Experience Features

Command Palette

Power-user productivity with ⌘+K shortcuts:

Quick navigation between workspaces and pages
Member search and invitation
Settings access
Extensible command system

Theme System

Modern UI/UX with:

Dark/light mode switching via next-themes
Consistent design system using shadcn/ui
Responsive layouts for all devices
Copy-to-clipboard functionality throughout
Toast notifications with visual feedback

File Management

Integrated file handling:

File uploads with progress tracking
Avatar management for users and workspaces
Convex file storage integration
Image optimization and serving

🛠️ Developer & Admin Tools

Developer Dashboard

Comprehensive admin interface:

User browsing and management
Workspace analytics and insights
Product/pricing management with Stripe sync
Feature flags and beta feature toggles
System monitoring and health checks

Analytics Foundation

Data insights ready for expansion:

User engagement tracking
Workspace activity metrics
Subscription analytics
Custom event tracking infrastructure

🚀 Marketing & Growth Features

Landing Page System

Conversion-optimized marketing site:

Hero sections with clear value propositions
Pricing tables with feature comparisons
Testimonials and social proof
FAQ sections with accordion UI
Call-to-action optimization

Content Management

Basic content marketing tools:

Blog management system
SEO optimization ready
Static page generation
Content scheduling foundation

Waitlist Management

Pre-launch user acquisition:

Email collection with validation
Waitlist counter for social proof
Early access invitation system
Launch notification automation

🔧 Technical Infrastructure

Real-time Features

Modern real-time capabilities:

Live collaboration foundations
Presence tracking (who’s online)
Real-time updates across all features
Optimistic UI patterns

Security & Compliance

Production-ready security:

Route protection with middleware
Input validation throughout
Rate limiting on sensitive operations
Data privacy patterns (GDPR-ready foundations)

Developer Experience

Built for maintainability:

Type safety with strict TypeScript
Consistent patterns across all features
Comprehensive error handling
Development tools and debugging aids

🎨 Customization Ready

All features are designed to be easily customizable:

Modular architecture for easy feature removal/addition
Configuration-driven settings
Theme customization through CSS variables
Email template customization
Branding and logo replacement
Feature flags for gradual rollouts

Getting Started

Each feature is documented in detail in its respective section. The features work together seamlessly, but can also be used independently based on your needs.

Next Steps:

Review individual feature documentation
Customize branding and styling
Configure your Stripe products and pricing
Set up your email templates
Launch your SaaS application

This boilerplate provides everything you need to go from idea to production-ready SaaS application in days rather than months.