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Best Frontegg alternatives — pricing compared

The short answer

The best Frontegg alternatives are WorkOS, Stytch, Clerk, Auth0, and Descope — here's how their published pricing compares. The cheapest paid entry point among them is WorkOS at $1 per month.

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5 Frontegg alternatives compared

Each "cheapest paid tier" below is the lowest paid monthly (or annual-equivalent) price the competitor publishes on its own pricing page. Custom-quote and usage-based add-ons aren't included; click any tool for its full per-tier breakdown.

Alternative Category Cheapest paid tier Why switch Full pricing
WorkOS B2B SSO And directory $1 (AuthKit Tier 1) Pay-per-connection model for SSO and Directory Sync. See all tiers →
Stytch Developer auth (ciam) $1 (Pay As You Go base) Usage-based auth with 10K free MAUs and no hard caps. See all tiers →
Clerk Developer auth (ciam) $25 (Pro) Developer-first auth with generous free MAU allowance. See all tiers →
Auth0 Customer identity (ciam) $35 (B2C Essentials) Customer identity platform with B2C and B2B pricing tiers. See all tiers →
Descope Developer auth (ciam) $249 (Pro) Tier-based CIAM with included MAU, tenant, and SSO connection allowances. See all tiers →

Why teams look past Frontegg

  • WorkOS — Pay-per-connection model for SSO and Directory Sync.
  • Stytch — Usage-based auth with 10K free MAUs and no hard caps.
  • Clerk — Developer-first auth with generous free MAU allowance.
  • Auth0 — Customer identity platform with B2C and B2B pricing tiers.
  • Descope — Tier-based CIAM with included MAU, tenant, and SSO connection allowances.

Compare against Frontegg itself

Before you switch, price Frontegg on the same terms. The full breakdown has every tier, hidden fee, and per-seat math.

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Frequently asked questions

Is WorkOS cheaper than Frontegg?

Not at the entry tier — WorkOS's cheapest paid tier is $1 versus Frontegg's $1. Compare full tier ladders, not just the entry price.

What is the best free alternative to Frontegg?

Clerk publishes a free tier, making it the best no-cost starting point among Frontegg alternatives on this page. Check its usage limits before committing.

Which Frontegg alternative should I compare first?

Buyers evaluating Frontegg most often shortlist WorkOS, Stytch, Clerk. Each links to a full per-tier pricing breakdown with hidden fees.