Breakneck

Breakneck is a modern .NET backend starter kit created by Mirco Benthien, designed specifically for rapid SaaS development. This comprehensive boilerplate seamlessly integrates essential services including Stripe billing, JWT authentication, and Azure hosting capabilities, allowing developers to focus on building unique features rather than infrastructure.

Trusted by over 50 developers, Breakneck implements a Vertical Slice Architecture that drastically reduces development overhead. The framework maintains high code quality through comprehensive automated testing using TestContainers and follows industry best practices. Users receive lifetime access to all current and future features, including repository access and Discord support community.

Ideal for indie hackers and startup developers seeking to build scalable SaaS solutions, Breakneck distinguishes itself through its minimalist approach to architecture. Unlike traditional enterprise-focused boilerplates, it eliminates unnecessary abstractions and complex layers, making it perfect for developers who prioritize rapid deployment and maintainable code.

Technical advantages include FastEndpoints integration for streamlined API development, EF Core for robust data management, and Hangfire for background job processing. The boilerplate offers complete flexibility with customizable entities, structured logging, and email templating through .cshtml files, resulting in significant development time savings and improved workflow efficiency.