Alternatives · Wallet-as-a-service auth

Best Magic alternatives — pricing compared

The short answer

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

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3 Magic 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 →

Auth0 Customer identity (ciam) $35 (B2C Essentials) Customer identity platform with B2C and B2B pricing tiers. See all tiers →

Why teams look past Magic

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.

Compare against Magic itself

Before you switch, price Magic 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 Magic?

Yes — Stytch's cheapest paid tier is $1, below Magic's cheapest paid tier at $99. Confirm seat counts and add-ons before switching.

What is the best free alternative to Magic?

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

Which Magic alternative should I compare first?

Buyers evaluating Magic most often shortlist Stytch, Clerk, Auth0. Each links to a full per-tier pricing breakdown with hidden fees.