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PropelAuth alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave PropelAuth: cloud only, and focused on B2B; consumer features are thinner. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces PropelAuth, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. WorkOS currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Zitadel logoZitadelOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 455.3
  1. Zitadel logo

    1. ZitadelTop pick

    Best for: B2B SaaS teams that want multi-tenant identity with the option to self-host

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from PropelAuth

    Open-source and multi-tenant if you want to self-host B2B identity.

    Pros

    • Multi-tenancy and delegated admin built into the core
    • Choice of managed cloud or self-hosting the same code
    • Full audit trail from its event-sourced design

    Cons

    • AGPL licence may need legal review for some companies
    • Smaller community than Keycloak
    • Free cloud tier is limited in daily active users
    Visit Zitadel Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    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 Zitadel a good PropelAuth alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    AGPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    $0/month cloud tier
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zitadel.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro price
    $100/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zitadel.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Data location
    EU, US, Switzerland or Australia
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zitadel.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best PropelAuth alternative for…

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

WorkOS logo

Best PropelAuth alternative for most people

WorkOS

Free user management for up to a million users, paying per enterprise connection.

Zitadel logo

Best PropelAuth alternative for a free option

Zitadel

Open-source and multi-tenant if you want to self-host B2B identity.

Frontegg logo

Best PropelAuth alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Frontegg

Deeper B2B platform with entitlements and an embeddable admin portal.

Zitadel logo

Best PropelAuth alternative for open source

Zitadel

Open-source and multi-tenant if you want to self-host B2B identity.

Zitadel logo

Best PropelAuth alternative for self-hosting

Zitadel

Open-source and multi-tenant if you want to self-host B2B identity.

Cl

Best PropelAuth alternative for iPhone and Android

Clerk

Polished components covering both consumer and B2B apps.

Kinde logo

Best PropelAuth alternative for working in the browser

Kinde

Bundles B2B organisations with billing and feature flags.

PropelAuth alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to PropelAuth?

WorkOS ranks first right now. Free user management for up to a million users, paying per enterprise connection. Frontegg and Clerk follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to PropelAuth?

Yes. WorkOS (free plan + paid), Frontegg (free plan + paid), Clerk (free plan + paid) and Kinde (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to PropelAuth?

Yes: Zitadel. Zitadel can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from PropelAuth?

The complaints we hear most: cloud only; focused on B2B; consumer features are thinner; smaller company and community than the big providers.

How is this list ranked?

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