Which is cheaper, Cerbos or PropelAuth?

Cerbos is 6.0x cheaper than PropelAuth. Cerbos starts at $0/mo, PropelAuth starts at $0/mo.

Does Cerbos have a free tier?

Yes, Cerbos offers a free tier with .

Cerbos has moderate switching cost. PropelAuth has significant switching cost. Cerbos is easier to switch away from.

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Cerbos

← More affordable

Policy-as-code authorization engine with YAML policies, audit logs, and managed PDP deployment

Switching Cost: moderate

PropelAuth

B2B authentication with built-in organization management, RBAC, SAML SSO, and customizable UIs

Switching Cost: significant

The cost difference is substantial — PropelAuth runs about 6.0x what Cerbos charges.

Pricing philosophy differs — Cerbos charges flat-rate, but PropelAuth takes a hybrid approach.

Price-conscious teams should choose Cerbos — the cost advantage is hard to ignore, especially for growing workloads.

Price-conscious teams should choose Cerbos — the cost advantage is hard to ignore, especially for growing workloads.

Price Difference

6.0x

Cerbos is cheaper by $125/mo

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies

Switching Costs

Cerbos

Lower switching costs for easier migration