HeartCo vs Makerkit
Makerkit is an excellent boilerplate with a mature ecosystem (Figma, MCP, courses). HeartCo stands out with its complete business modules and dedicated security audit.
| Criterion | Makerkit | HeartCo Starter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | from $299 | from €199 |
| DB models | Not disclosed | 160+ |
| Type-safe API | 70+ tRPC routers | |
| Tests included | Playwright E2E | Vitest + Playwright (4,000+ tests) |
| Security audit | 65 vulnerabilities fixed | |
| Realtime (Pusher/WS) | Pusher built in | |
| Built-in AI | AI Agents + MCP | Mistral API |
| Multi-tenant | Native Prisma $extends | |
| Business modules | CRM, Invoicing, HR, Accounting | |
| MCP Server |
What Makerkit does well
- Rich documentation and courses included
- Built-in MCP Server
- Figma UI Kit provided
- Multi-framework (Next.js + Nuxt + TanStack)
- Battle-tested since 2022
Why choose HeartCo
- 160+ Prisma models vs not disclosed
- Dedicated security audit (65 vulnerabilities fixed)
- Complete business modules (CRM, Invoicing, HR, Accounting)
- Lower price (€199 vs $299)
HeartCo is for you if
- You want business verticals delivered (CRM, invoicing, HR, accounting), not coded from scratch.
- You're staying on Next.js App Router and don't need Nuxt or TanStack.
- You want a dedicated security audit and a real test suite (4,000+).
- You target FR compliance: Factur-X, GDPR, euro invoicing.
Makerkit is for you if
- You want multi-framework (Next.js, Nuxt, TanStack) under a single license.
- A built-in MCP Server and a Figma UI Kit are part of your criteria.
- You favor a proven ecosystem documented since 2022.
Pricing in detail
Makerkit
from $299
One-time payment. Multi-framework ecosystem, MCP, Figma kit, courses included.
HeartCo Starter
€199 to €499
Launch pricing, one-time payment, lifetime updates. Business modules and FR compliance included.
Competitor price verified in June 2026. Prices change — confirm on the official site before deciding.
Frequently asked questions
Can I migrate from Makerkit to HeartCo?
Yes — if you stay on Next.js it's direct: you port your routes to HeartCo's tRPC routers and reuse your Prisma schema. The code is yours, with no dependency on a HeartCo server.
Makerkit is multi-framework — what about HeartCo?
HeartCo is 100% Next.js App Router, deliberately focused and optimized for that stack. If you need Nuxt or TanStack Start, Makerkit is still a better fit. If you're targeting Next.js only, HeartCo goes further on the business side.
Does Makerkit handle French compliance (Factur-X, GDPR)?
Not natively. HeartCo ships a Factur-X module (EN 16931 + iopole), product-side GDPR and French legal pages ready to plug in.
Why is HeartCo cheaper (€199 vs $299)?
HeartCo is run by a solo founder in France, with no US structure to fund. The launch price also reflects the stage: the product is in pre-launch and owns it.
Verdict
Makerkit if you want multi-framework and an MCP Server. HeartCo if you want a complete, ready-to-use French SaaS.