Alternatives · Developer auth (ciam)
Best Kinde alternatives — pricing compared
The best Kinde alternatives are Stytch, Clerk, Supabase Auth, Auth0, and PropelAuth — here's how their published pricing compares. The cheapest paid entry point among them is Stytch at $1 per month.
5 Kinde 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.
Why teams look past Kinde
- Stytch — Usage-based auth with 10K free MAUs and no hard caps.
- Clerk — Developer-first auth with generous free MAU allowance.
- Supabase Auth — Auth bundled in the Supabase platform tiers.
- Auth0 — Customer identity platform with B2C and B2B pricing tiers.
- PropelAuth — B2B auth with 10K MAU included on every tier.
Compare against Kinde itself
Before you switch, price Kinde on the same terms. The full breakdown has every tier, hidden fee, and per-seat math.
Frequently asked questions
Is Stytch cheaper than Kinde?
Yes — Stytch's cheapest paid tier is $1, below Kinde's cheapest paid tier at $25. Confirm seat counts and add-ons before switching.
What is the best free alternative to Kinde?
Clerk publishes a free tier, making it the best no-cost starting point among Kinde alternatives on this page. Check its usage limits before committing.
Which Kinde alternative should I compare first?
Buyers evaluating Kinde most often shortlist Stytch, Clerk, Supabase Auth. Each links to a full per-tier pricing breakdown with hidden fees.