Question 1

What tech stack does SlimSaaS use?

Accepted Answer

SlimSaaS uses Django for the backend, React with TypeScript for the SPA, and Astro for the static marketing site. It also includes Tailwind + DaisyUI for styling, Stripe for payments, and Docker for deployment.

Question 2

Does SlimSaaS support authentication?

Accepted Answer

Yes, SlimSaaS comes with a complete authentication system including login, logout, register, forgot password, and reset password functionality. It also includes multi-factor authentication with QR codes and recovery codes, plus social authentication with Google, Facebook and other providers.

Question 3

How is the payment system handled in SlimSaaS?

Accepted Answer

SlimSaaS includes Stripe integration with checkout functionality out of the box, and uses djstripe in the Django backend to handle payment processing and subscriptions.

Question 4

Is SlimSaaS optimized for performance?

Accepted Answer

Yes, SlimSaaS achieves a 99/100 PageSpeed Insights score with fast metrics: First Contentful Paint at 0.3s, Largest Contentful Paint at 0.6s, Total Blocking Time at 20ms, and Cumulative Layout Shift at 0.067.

Question 5

How is deployment handled with SlimSaaS?

Accepted Answer

SlimSaaS is Docker-ready with pre-configured containers for each part of the application. It uses Traefik for networking between containers with automatic SSL during deployment, and everything is hosted on one domain without subdomains.

Question 6

Does SlimSaaS include email functionality?

Accepted Answer

Yes, SlimSaaS comes preconfigured with email integration capability that works with major email providers. The example uses Mailgun, but you can use any email host. It includes 8 email templates for authentication to prevent vendor lock-in.

Question 7

Why does SlimSaaS use Django instead of other backends?

Accepted Answer

SlimSaaS uses Django because it's well-suited for AI and machine learning integrations with its Python backend. Major apps like Instagram, Dropbox, YouTube, and Robinhood have proven Django's ability to scale.

Question 8

What is the pricing model for SlimSaaS?

Accepted Answer

SlimSaaS offers two pricing tiers: a Starter plan for $169 (normally $269) and a Lifetime plan for $199 (normally $299). Both include the full kit with all features and lifetime updates.

Question 9

Does SlimSaaS include a marketing site?

Accepted Answer

Yes, SlimSaaS includes an Astro-powered static site specifically for marketing and blog content. This provides quick content development through markdown blogs, fast loading times, and excellent SEO capabilities.

Question 10

Can I use SlimSaaS for multiple projects?

Accepted Answer

Yes, SlimSaaS allows for unlimited projects with a single purchase. Once you buy it, you can use it for as many projects as you want.

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