Building SaaS Platforms with Django and Skeletor

By NSLTD | Published on June 25, 2025

Software as a Service (SaaS)

Django + Skeletor: A Strong Foundation for SaaS Platforms

Creating a SaaS product involves far more than just building an app—it's about delivering a secure, multi-user, subscription-based experience at scale. Django and Skeletor give you the foundation to do exactly that.

Core SaaS Components You’ll Need

• User Management: Registration, login, password reset, profile update
• Roles & Permissions: Separate logic for admins, staff, and end users
• Subscription Logic: Integrate Stripe, PayPal, or your own billing backend
• Multi-Tenant Architecture: Isolate user data by workspace, organization or team
• Project Quotas: Limit access to features or resources based on plans

How Skeletor Helps

• djske create_project provides a clean Django base with apps ready for customization
• djske add_app accelerates modular development for SaaS components like billing, teams, etc.
• CRUD + API generation reduces boilerplate and lets you iterate faster

Scaling Tips for SaaS

• Use PostgreSQL schemas or foreign keys to isolate tenant data
• Enforce plan-based logic using middleware or decorators
• Implement usage tracking (API calls, storage, user limits)
• Use Celery for background jobs and webhook processing

Skeletor reduces time-to-market and provides the scaffolding you need for MVPs, beta launches, and even full production-grade SaaS applications.

“Don’t just build an app. Build a service.”