Side by side
Authgear vs Ory
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 Open source APILinuxMac+3
Ory combines identity capabilities with self-hosted and managed deployment choices. Teams needing B2B authentication should note that it is listed for Growth and Enterprise, not the lower two tiers.
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| Authgear | Ory | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Developers: $50 a month | Ory Network Production: $770 a year |
| Plans published | 4 | 9 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | authgear.com | ory.com |
| On passkey authentication software | #1 of 55 | #2 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.
Ory: what it does well
- Offers self-hosted and managed cloud deployment options
- Lists authentication, SSO, MFA, and fine-grained permissions
- Integrations include GitHub and Google Workspace
- States HTTPS with TLS 1.2+ and AES-256 at rest
What to know first
- B2B authentication is unavailable on Developer and Production
- Production costs $770 a year
- Growth costs $9,350 a year