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Best alternatives to WorkOS in 2026
WorkOS is an API platform that enables SaaS companies to add enterprise features — SAML SSO, directory sync via SCIM, audit logs, and fine-grained authorization — with minimal implementation time. It is designed specifically for B2B SaaS founders who want to close enterprise deals that require these compliance features without building them from scratch. WorkOS also offers a free authentication product (AuthKit) for standard login flows.
What is WorkOS?
Why look for WorkOS alternatives?
WorkOS is primarily valuable for B2B SaaS that needs enterprise SSO and SCIM. Companies selling to consumers or SMBs rarely need these features. Auth0 and Clerk cover standard authentication use cases more broadly. WorkOS is the specialist tool when enterprise requirements are the specific blocker.
7 alternatives to WorkOS
Secure access for everyone. But not just anyone.
Auth0 is a flexible, drop-in authentication and authorization platform supporting social login, MFA, SSO, and enterprise identity providers. Now part of Okta, it is one of the most widely deployed auth solutions for web and mobile applications.
More than a login box. Complete user management.
Clerk provides pre-built UI components, APIs, and a dashboard for user authentication and management. It handles login, registration, user profiles, organizations, and session management with minimal setup, and is particularly popular with Next.js developers.
Open-source Firebase alternative with built-in auth.
Supabase Auth is the authentication layer built into Supabase, supporting email/password, magic links, social OAuth, phone OTP, and SSO. It integrates directly with Supabase's Postgres database and RLS policies for row-level security.
Simple, free multi-platform sign-in.
Firebase Authentication provides backend services and SDKs for authenticating users across web, iOS, Android, and Unity. It supports email/password, phone auth, and social providers, and integrates directly with other Firebase and Google Cloud services.
Authentication for Next.js.
NextAuth.js (now Auth.js) is an open-source authentication library for Next.js that handles OAuth, email/password, and magic link authentication with minimal configuration. It is self-hosted, stores sessions in your own database, and has zero per-user fees.
Identity for the internet. Secure every digital interaction.
Okta is the leading enterprise identity platform providing workforce and customer identity solutions. It covers SSO, MFA, lifecycle management, and advanced security policies for large organizations with complex compliance requirements.
The developer-first authentication platform.
Stytch is a developer-first authentication platform focused on passwordless login methods — magic links, one-time passcodes, biometrics, and passkeys. It offers both hosted UI and headless APIs for fully custom authentication experiences.
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Frequently asked
Is WorkOS free?
WorkOS has a free tier for up to 1 million MAUs on its AuthKit product. Enterprise SSO and Directory Sync features are priced at $125 per connection per month, which is significantly cheaper than building these features in-house.
What is SCIM and why do enterprises require it?
SCIM (System for Cross-domain Identity Management) is a protocol for automatically syncing user accounts between an identity provider (like Okta or Azure AD) and your app. Enterprises require it for automatic user provisioning and deprovisioning, ensuring employees who leave the company immediately lose access to all connected apps.
How does WorkOS compare to Auth0 for enterprise SSO?
WorkOS is specifically optimized for B2B enterprise SSO and is often simpler to implement for that specific use case. Auth0 is more comprehensive but more complex to configure. WorkOS pricing per connection is transparent and predictable; Auth0 enterprise pricing involves custom contracts.
Which companies use WorkOS?
WorkOS is used by many well-known B2B SaaS companies including Vercel, Loom, Webflow, and Hopin. It is particularly common among YC-backed companies that need to add enterprise features quickly to close larger deals.
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