Expo Drizzle Boilerplate
Launch your SaaS faster with an Expo-based mobile app starter kit using Drizzle ORM and TypeScript, built for modern cross-platform apps.
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A Next.js Drizzle boilerplate that ships the whole data layer
Most Next.js Drizzle boilerplate repos give you schema files and a README. TurboStarter ships Drizzle wired to Better Auth, billing webhooks, organizations, a Hono API, and deploy patterns — so your data layer is not a side project.
If you are evaluating a Next.js Drizzle starter, the decision is not ORM vs ORM. It is whether you want to spend the next 8–12 weeks on migrations, seed data, auth tables, and webhook idempotency before you ship product features.
TurboStarter Core includes Drizzle on Postgres with migrations, auth schemas, and billing tables — one lifetime license, no monthly fee.
Drizzle docs in TurboStarter
Database overview
How Drizzle fits in the monorepo, connection setup, and provider options.
Schema design
Type-safe table definitions shared across API and clients.
Migrations
Generate, run, and ship schema changes with confidence.
Database client
Server-side queries, transactions, and connection pooling.
The Drizzle advantage in a SaaS context
- Zero runtime overhead — compile-time SQL with full TypeScript inference
- SQL-like syntax — queries that map directly to Postgres
- Edge compatible — serverless-friendly with connection pooling patterns
- Database agnostic — Postgres default, with MySQL and SQLite recipes
Reduce database bugs with compile-time type checking — then ship billing and auth on the same schema.
Build vs buy: DIY Drizzle vs TurboStarter
Rolling your own Next.js + Drizzle stack is valid — if you have time to pay the integration tax. Here is a realistic comparison for a billable B2B SaaS MVP:
| Workstream | Build yourself | With TurboStarter |
|---|---|---|
| Drizzle schema + migrations | 3–7 days | Included |
| Auth tables + Better Auth adapter | 1–2 weeks | Included |
| Organizations, invites, RBAC | 2–4 weeks | Included |
| Billing + webhook idempotency | 3–5 weeks | Included |
| Hono API + typed RPC client | 2–4 weeks | Included |
| Admin dashboard | 1–3 weeks | Included |
| Mobile + extension clients | 6–12+ weeks each | Included in Core |
| Total to billable MVP | ~10–16 weeks | ~1–3 weeks |
For a deeper cost breakdown, read SaaS boilerplate vs building from scratch.
TurboStarter vs MakerKit for Drizzle
MakerKit offers multiple stack variants including Drizzle. TurboStarter is Drizzle-first by default with a simpler monorepo focused on shipping one product across web, mobile, and extension.
| Capability | TurboStarter | MakerKit |
|---|---|---|
| ORM default | Drizzle on Postgres | Choose Supabase, Drizzle, or Prisma variants |
| Mobile app | Expo app in Core | Web-first ecosystem |
| Browser extension | WXT extension in Core | Not included |
| Stack complexity | One opinionated foundation | Multiple stacks and packages to navigate |
| Best fit | Teams who want Drizzle + multi-platform SaaS | Teams who want to pick from MakerKit stack variants |
Need the full breakdown? Read TurboStarter vs MakerKit.
Database features you keep
Schema and queries
TypeScript schemas with automatic type generation across the monorepo.
Migration system with version history and rollback patterns.
Relational queries — type-safe joins and nested data fetching.
Production readiness
SQL injection prevention via parameterized queries by default.
Connection pooling for serverless and long-running deployments.
Multi-tenant patterns — organizations with row-level access conventions.
Pair Drizzle with Better Auth and billing — already wired in TurboStarter.
Who this boilerplate is for
- Teams searching for a Next.js Drizzle boilerplate with auth and billing included
- Founders who want SQL-first type safety without rebuilding SaaS infrastructure
- B2B products that need organizations on top of a solid data layer
- Developers comparing Prisma kits who prefer Drizzle's zero-runtime model - see Drizzle vs Prisma
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