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Best WorkOS alternatives — pricing compared

The short answer

The best WorkOS alternatives are Stytch, Frontegg, Auth0, Scalekit, and Descope — 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 WorkOS 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 →
Frontegg B2B SaaS Auth $1 (Pay As You Go) PAYG B2B auth starting free with 7,500 MAUs and 5 enterprise connections. See all tiers →
Auth0 Customer identity (ciam) $35 (B2C Essentials) Customer identity platform with B2C and B2B pricing tiers. See all tiers →
Scalekit B2B SaaS Auth and connectors $49 (Growth) Connector hub for AI agents priced by tool-call volume. 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 WorkOS

  • Stytch — Usage-based auth with 10K free MAUs and no hard caps.
  • Frontegg — PAYG B2B auth starting free with 7,500 MAUs and 5 enterprise connections.
  • Auth0 — Customer identity platform with B2C and B2B pricing tiers.
  • Scalekit — Connector hub for AI agents priced by tool-call volume.
  • Descope — Tier-based CIAM with included MAU, tenant, and SSO connection allowances.

Compare against WorkOS itself

Before you switch, price WorkOS 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 WorkOS?

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

What is the best free alternative to WorkOS?

Auth0 publishes a free tier, making it the best no-cost starting point among WorkOS alternatives on this page. Check its usage limits before committing.

Which WorkOS alternative should I compare first?

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