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Setup wizard: Choose an archetype

Step 1 of the onboarding wizard — choose the type of SaaS product you are building.

What is an archetype?

An archetype is a preset configuration profile that pre-fills sensible defaults for your app type. Choosing the right archetype speeds up setup and ensures your app is configured correctly from the start.

Available archetypes

ArchetypeBest for
B2B SaaSMulti-tenant software sold to businesses
MarketplacePlatforms connecting buyers and sellers
Dev toolsAPIs, SDKs, and infrastructure products
E-commerceOnline stores and checkout flows
Content / MediaSubscription content platforms
HealthcareHIPAA-adjacent clinical or wellness apps
EducationLearning management and EdTech
ConsumerDirect-to-consumer mobile or web apps

How it affects setup

Your selected archetype pre-fills:

  • Default plan names and feature sets in Step 5 (offering setup)
  • Suggested environments (e.g., staging + production)
  • Recommended entitlements

You can change any of these defaults later.

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