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Authgear vs Authio Lobby
Both stand on passkey authentication software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+2
Authgear covers sign-in, user management, and SSO, with SDKs, APIs, and self-hosting support. The Free plan has defined limits on applications, seats, and log retention; Developers starts at $50 a month.
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2
Lobby combines app sign-in tools with session management and customer-facing identity administration. Check the tier limits: the free Developer plan lacks SSO and SCIM, while Enterprise pricing is custom.
Visit Authio LobbyThe facts
| Authgear | Authio Lobby | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Developers: $50 a month | Starter: $129 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | authgear.com | authio.com |
| On passkey authentication software | #1 of 55 | #5 of 55 |
Authgear: what it does well
- Supports passkeys, biometrics, and multi-factor authentication.
- Offers SSO, including SAML for web apps.
- SDKs cover major listed web and mobile frameworks.
- Supports self-hosting and OIDC-compliant provider changes.
- Free plan includes unlimited MAUs.
What to know first
- Free plan allows two applications.
- Free plan allows two admin seats.
- Free plan has one-day log retention.
- Developers plan costs $50 a month.
Authio Lobby: what it does well
- Supports passkeys, magic links, social login, SAML, and OIDC.
- SDKs listed for Next.js, React, Vue, and Node.
- Admin widgets cover SSO and directory sync setup.
- Sessions support silent refresh and organization switching.
- Starter includes three SSO connections and three SCIM directories.
What to know first
- Developer excludes SSO, SCIM, and Locate.
- Custom domains are listed for Pro and Enterprise.
- Starter costs $129/mo; Pro costs $449/mo.
- Enterprise pricing is custom.
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