SaaS
Selecting the right technology stack is one of the most critical decisions when building an enterprise SaaS product. The wrong choice can limit scalability, increase costs, and make hiring difficult.
Frontend: React + Next.js
For enterprise SaaS, we recommend React with Next.js:
- Server-side rendering for SEO and performance
- TypeScript for type safety at scale
- Component-based architecture for reusability
- Large talent pool for hiring and scaling teams
Backend: ASP.NET Core 8
For the backend, ASP.NET Core 8 offers:
- High performance — one of the fastest web frameworks
- Clean Architecture support with built-in DI
- Enterprise security features out of the box
- Cross-platform deployment on Linux containers
Database: SQL Server + Dapper
While ORMs like Entity Framework are popular, we prefer Dapper for enterprise applications:
- Raw SQL control for complex queries and performance tuning
- Minimal overhead compared to full ORMs
- Explicit mapping that makes database interactions transparent
When to Choose Alternatives
Every project is different. Consider alternatives when:
- You need real-time features at massive scale (consider event-driven architecture)
- Your team has deep expertise in a different stack
- Regulatory requirements mandate specific technologies
Our Recommendation
For most enterprise SaaS products targeting B2B clients, the React + ASP.NET Core + SQL Server stack provides the best balance of performance, maintainability, and talent availability.