SuperTokens alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave SuperTokens: back-end SDKs cover fewer languages than larger rivals, and some features like MFA are paid add-ons even when self-hosted. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces SuperTokens, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Better Auth currently ranks first.
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Best SuperTokens alternative for most people
Better AuthA TypeScript library with no separate core service and no paid feature gates.
Best SuperTokens alternative for a free option
KeycloakFull identity server with SAML and LDAP federation for enterprise needs.
Best SuperTokens alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
ClerkFully managed with richer prebuilt components if you no longer want to self-host.
Best SuperTokens alternative for open source
LogtoOpen-source with a polished admin console and a free cloud tier for 50,000 users.
Best SuperTokens alternative for self-hosting
OryHeadless, Apache-licensed components designed for very large scale.
Best SuperTokens alternative for Mac
KeycloakFull identity server with SAML and LDAP federation for enterprise needs.
Best SuperTokens alternative for Windows
KeycloakFull identity server with SAML and LDAP federation for enterprise needs.
Best SuperTokens alternative for Linux
KeycloakFull identity server with SAML and LDAP federation for enterprise needs.
Best SuperTokens alternative for iPhone and Android
ClerkFully managed with richer prebuilt components if you no longer want to self-host.
Best SuperTokens alternative for working in the browser
SupabaseOpen-source backend whose built-in auth stores users in your own Postgres database.
SuperTokens alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to SuperTokens?
Better Auth ranks first right now. A TypeScript library with no separate core service and no paid feature gates. Keycloak and Logto follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to SuperTokens?
Yes. Better Auth (open source), Keycloak (open source), Logto (open source) and Clerk (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to SuperTokens?
Yes: Better Auth, Keycloak, Logto and Ory, plus 1 more in the list above. Better Auth, Keycloak and Logto can also be self-hosted.
Which SuperTokens alternatives work on Linux?
Keycloak runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from SuperTokens?
The complaints we hear most: back-end SDKs cover fewer languages than larger rivals; some features like MFA are paid add-ons even when self-hosted; you run the core service yourself when self-hosting.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces SuperTokens, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.