Anyone Using NextAdmin or Similar Dashboards for a SaaS? Looking for Insights

[morlanandini]

Summary

The OP is building a SaaS with Next.js and wants feedback on using NextAdmin—or similar solutions—for admin dashboards, focusing on performance, flexibility, customization, and licensing.

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[GaneshVarma1]

Hi @morlanandini 👋, I’ve worked with a couple of admin dashboard solutions in Next.js SaaS apps—here’s what I’ve learned:

1. NextAdmin (NextAdmin.co & Community Template)
   • Performance: Solid, especially with Next.js 14 and React 18 features like streaming and edge rendering. Works well out-of-the-box with Next.js and Tailwind.
   • Customization: Tailwind-based themes are easy to tweak. However, major structural changes (like switching auth or data-fetch strategies) may require some refactoring.
   • Licensing: NextAdmin.co is MIT-licensed, no commercial restrictions. Always double-check version changes—you could also self-host for peace of mind.

If you’re looking for alternatives, I recommend checking out Refine.dev or building your own with Headless UI + Tailwind. Refine is powerful for CRUD-heavy apps and has built-in support for RBAC and APIs, while building your own offers the most flexibility and performance. It really depends on how much control you want. Let me know if you need a setup recommendation based on your stack — happy to help!