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Authgear vs SuperTokens
Both stand on multi-factor authentication apis. 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.
Visit Authgear Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+3
Choose SuperTokens if you need customizable authentication and want the option to self-host its Core or use managed Cloud. Check the paid add-on terms if you need MFA or account linking, since each has a $100 minimum monthly bill.
Visit SuperTokensThe facts
| Authgear | SuperTokens | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Developers: $50 a month | Cloud: $0.02 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | authgear.com | supertokens.com |
| On multi-factor authentication apis | #1 of 25 | #2 of 25 |
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.
SuperTokens: what it does well
- Open-source features are free at any scale with no MAU limit.
- Supports passwords, OTPs, magic links, social login, and passkeys.
- Developers can tailor the prebuilt UI and API logic.
- Core can be self-hosted.
- Integrations include Next.js, NestJS, Vercel, Hasura, and Supabase.
What to know first
- The MFA add-on has a $100 minimum monthly bill.
- The Account Linking add-on has a $100 minimum monthly bill.
- Some features, including multi-tenancy and Attack Protection, are paid or contact-sales options.
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