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SuperTokens alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

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.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Keycloak logoKeycloakOpen sourceYesSelf-hosted, Linux, macOS +14 of 462.6
  1. Keycloak logo

    1. KeycloakTop pick

    Best for: Organisations that want standards-based SSO on their own infrastructure at no licence cost

    Open sourceSelf-hostableSelf-hosted, Linux, macOS, Windows

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from SuperTokens

    Full identity server with SAML and LDAP federation for enterprise needs.

    Pros

    • Free and open source under Apache 2.0
    • Supports OIDC, OAuth 2.0 and SAML with LDAP and AD federation
    • Mature, widely deployed and well understood

    Cons

    • You run, scale and upgrade it yourself
    • Admin concepts and theming have a steep learning curve
    • Login pages look dated without custom themes
    Visit Keycloak Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 Keycloak a good SuperTokens alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    Apache-2.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Protocols
    OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0, SAML
    Checked Oct 25, 2026keycloak.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Directory federation
    LDAP and Active Directory
    Checked Oct 25, 2026keycloak.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Deployment
    Container image for Docker, Podman, Kubernetes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026keycloak.org(opens source in a new tab)

The best SuperTokens alternative for…

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

Better Auth logo

Best SuperTokens alternative for most people

Better Auth

A TypeScript library with no separate core service and no paid feature gates.

Keycloak logo

Best SuperTokens alternative for a free option

Keycloak

Full identity server with SAML and LDAP federation for enterprise needs.

Cl

Best SuperTokens alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Clerk

Fully managed with richer prebuilt components if you no longer want to self-host.

Logto logo

Best SuperTokens alternative for open source

Logto

Open-source with a polished admin console and a free cloud tier for 50,000 users.

Ory logo

Best SuperTokens alternative for self-hosting

Ory

Headless, Apache-licensed components designed for very large scale.

Keycloak logo

Best SuperTokens alternative for Mac

Keycloak

Full identity server with SAML and LDAP federation for enterprise needs.

Keycloak logo

Best SuperTokens alternative for Windows

Keycloak

Full identity server with SAML and LDAP federation for enterprise needs.

Keycloak logo

Best SuperTokens alternative for Linux

Keycloak

Full identity server with SAML and LDAP federation for enterprise needs.

Cl

Best SuperTokens alternative for iPhone and Android

Clerk

Fully managed with richer prebuilt components if you no longer want to self-host.

Supabase logo

Best SuperTokens alternative for working in the browser

Supabase

Open-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.