5 Must-Have Features in Every SaaS Starter Kit

Starting a SaaS business is exciting but can be overwhelming. A good starter kit is like having a pre-built foundation for your house - it saves you time and ensures everything works properly. Here are the 5 key features your starter kit absolutely needs:

Think of this as your product's front door. It should be:

Easy to use: Simple signup and login for users
Flexible: Support email/password, social logins (Google, Facebook), and magic links
Secure: Password reset options, 2FA protection, and session management
Smart: Different access levels for admins, team members, and regular users

💳 2. Payment & Subscription Handling

Your money-making machine should:

Accept all major payment methods (credit cards, PayPal, etc.)
Handle subscriptions (monthly/yearly plans) and one-time payments
Automatically send receipts and invoices
Restrict premium features behind paywalls

🔌 3. Easy Connections to Other Services

Your app needs to talk to other tools:

Clean APIs that developers love to work with
Great documentation with examples
Secure connections using standard protocols
Separate backend logic for better maintenance

🌍 4. Multi-Language Support

Go global from day one:

Switch languages with one click
Automatic date/number/currency formatting
Local pricing in different currencies
Easy translation system for your content

🏢 5. Team & Organization Features

Perfect for business customers:

Keep different companies' data separate but secure
Custom sharing settings for teams
Role-based permissions (admin, manager, staff)
Scalable as your customers grow

Why This Matters

Choosing a starter kit with these features means you can:

✅ Launch faster

✅ Save development costs

✅ Focus on your unique product features

✅ Scale without rebuilding