Open Source Alternatives
Identity and access management platform.
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Updated Apr 2026
| ZITADEL | SuperTokens | Ory Kratos | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 28 | 19 |
| Overlap | 80% | 78% | 75% |
| Migration | moderate | moderate | significant |
| License | GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 | Apache License 2.0 | Apache License 2.0 |
| Best for | Small teams | Small teams | Teams with DevOps |
Ranked by Discovery Score
Identity infrastructure, simplified
ZITADEL is a self-contained identity platform: login, signup, SSO, multi-factor auth, user roles, all in one. It's an alternative to Auth0 or Clerk that you can self-host for free.
Open source alternative to Auth0/Firebase Auth/Cognito
SuperTokens is the open source authentication platform: signup, password reset, social login, multi-factor auth, without Auth0 prices or Firebase lock-in. It handles session management, email verification, passwordless login, and social OAuth out of the box.
Headless cloud-native identity management
Ory Kratos is a headless identity server that handles login, registration, password recovery, and account management without depending on Auth0. It handles the backend logic: password hashing, session management, MFA, social sign-in, and you build whatever frontend you want on top of its API.
Auth infrastructure for SaaS and AI apps
Logto is an auth platform you can self-host for free or use their cloud: login, signup, SSO, MFA, and user management for SaaS apps. Drop in their SDK, get a polished login experience, manage users through their admin console, done.
Flexible identity provider
SSO (single sign-on), multi-factor auth, user directories, all in one place. The open source version is extremely capable.
Auth0 is a platform — it bundles multiple capabilities into one subscription. These tools each cover one piece. Teams often assemble 2–3 of them instead of paying for the full suite.
Including when one of these alternatives ships a major update. Free.