Build a creator-first short video platform
Realee is a self-hosted SaaS starter for launching a modern short-video, creator subscription and digital monetization platform. It gives creators a polished space to publish video, grow communities and earn from subscriptions, tips and campaigns—without being locked into a third-party marketplace.
It is suited to niche creator communities, branded video hubs, education libraries, paid membership products and teams that want a TikTok-style experience under their own brand.
What your users can do
- Upload, publish and organize short or long-form video content.
- Discover content through feeds, categories, search, playlists and watch-later lists.
- Watch with a responsive player, autoplay options, viewing history and comments.
- Follow creators, manage subscriptions and participate in community conversations.
- Use the site as an installable PWA for a fast mobile-first experience.
Creator monetization
The platform includes the foundations for paid creator experiences. Creators can offer recurring subscriptions, accept tips, take part in advertising campaigns and review their performance from a dedicated dashboard. Payment workflows are designed around Stripe and PayPal integrations, allowing the operator to control which payment methods are enabled.
Creator workspace
Each creator has a focused workspace for managing published videos, playlists, analytics, earnings, advertising activity, messages and profile settings. The layout is designed to keep publishing and revenue information easy to understand at a glance.
Administrative controls
Administrators can manage members, creators, content moderation, reports, platform policies, advertising campaigns, creator funding rules, branding and operational settings. Built-in audit and review workflows provide a stronger starting point for safely operating a content community.
Technical stack
- Frontend: React 18, TypeScript, Vite, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui and Framer Motion.
- Backend services: Supabase with PostgreSQL, Auth, Storage, Edge Functions and Realtime.
- Payments: Stripe and PayPal integration points.
- Product tools: Tiptap editor, Recharts analytics, dnd-kit interactions, web push support and Vitest testing.
Security and access
The project is structured around role-based access, protected routes, Supabase row-level security, isolated service credentials and moderation-oriented controls. It is a strong foundation for teams that need to extend an existing product rather than start a video SaaS from zero.
Included
- Full source code and project structure.
- Creator, member and administrator workflows.
- Video, playlist, community, monetization and analytics interfaces.
- Setup-oriented documentation and configurable visual themes.
Requirements
Node.js 18 or newer and a Supabase project are required for deployment. Stripe, PayPal, email, push notification and AI-related capabilities require the relevant third-party accounts and API keys when those features are enabled.
