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Authgear alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Authgear: smaller ecosystem and community, and free plan has short log retention and few messages. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Authgear, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. SuperTokens currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1FusionAuth logoFusionAuthFree plan + paidNoWeb, Self-hosted, Linux +23 of 357.2
  1. FusionAuth logo

    1. FusionAuthTop pick

    Best for: Teams that want a full-featured identity server they can self-host for free

    Free plan + paidSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted, Linux, macOS, Windows

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Authgear

    Self-hostable identity server with a complete API and long track record.

    Pros

    • Free self-hosted Community edition with unlimited users
    • Complete REST API and client libraries
    • Same product whether self-hosted or cloud

    Cons

    • Not open source; premium features need a paid licence
    • Managed hosting plans get expensive quickly
    • You run, upgrade and secure it yourself when self-hosting
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is FusionAuth a good Authgear alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Community edition, unlimited users
    Checked Oct 25, 2026fusionauth.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes, free
    Checked Oct 25, 2026fusionauth.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    Starter from $162/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026fusionauth.io(opens source in a new tab)

The best Authgear alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

SuperTokens logo

Best Authgear alternative for most people

SuperTokens

Open-source and self-hostable with a strong developer community.

Hanko logo

Best Authgear alternative for a free option

Hanko

Open-source passkey-first auth with an EU-based team.

Auth0 logo

Best Authgear alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Auth0

Larger managed platform with more integrations and enterprise features.

SuperTokens logo

Best Authgear alternative for open source

SuperTokens

Open-source and self-hostable with a strong developer community.

FusionAuth logo

Best Authgear alternative for self-hosting

FusionAuth

Self-hostable identity server with a complete API and long track record.

FusionAuth logo

Best Authgear alternative for Mac

FusionAuth

Self-hostable identity server with a complete API and long track record.

FusionAuth logo

Best Authgear alternative for Windows

FusionAuth

Self-hostable identity server with a complete API and long track record.

FusionAuth logo

Best Authgear alternative for Linux

FusionAuth

Self-hostable identity server with a complete API and long track record.

MojoAuth logo

Best Authgear alternative for iPhone and Android

MojoAuth

Passwordless-focused service with a large free MAU allowance.

SuperTokens logo

Best Authgear alternative for working in the browser

SuperTokens

Open-source and self-hostable with a strong developer community.

Authgear alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Authgear?

SuperTokens ranks first right now. Open-source and self-hostable with a strong developer community. Auth0 and MojoAuth follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Authgear?

Yes. SuperTokens (open source), Auth0 (free plan + paid), MojoAuth (free plan + paid) and FusionAuth (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Authgear?

Yes: SuperTokens and Hanko. SuperTokens and Hanko can also be self-hosted.

Which Authgear alternatives work on Linux?

FusionAuth runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Authgear?

The complaints we hear most: smaller ecosystem and community; free plan has short log retention and few messages; less focus on B2B features like SCIM.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Authgear, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.