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Best Kinde alternatives — pricing compared

The short answer

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.

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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.

Alternative Category Cheapest paid tier Why switch Full pricing
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 →
Supabase Auth Developer auth (backend bundle) $25 (Pro) Auth bundled in the Supabase platform tiers. See all tiers →
Auth0 Customer identity (ciam) $35 (B2C Essentials) Customer identity platform with B2C and B2B pricing tiers. See all tiers →
PropelAuth B2B SaaS Auth $150 (Growth) B2B auth with 10K MAU included on every tier. See all tiers →

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.

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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.