Which is cheaper, Cerbos or Stytch?

Cerbos is 10.0x cheaper than Stytch. Cerbos starts at $0/mo, Stytch starts at $0/mo.

Does Cerbos have a free tier?

Yes, Cerbos offers a free tier with .

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

Auth

Cerbos

← More affordable

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

Switching Cost: moderate

Stytch

Authentication and identity platform with passwordless and B2B auth

Switching Cost: significant

You're paying a premium for Stytch — expect around a 10.0x higher bill compared to Cerbos.

You'll notice different pricing structures: flat-rate for Cerbos versus hybrid for Stytch.

If budget is your primary constraint, Cerbos is the clear winner with its more wallet-friendly pricing structure.

If budget is your primary constraint, Cerbos is the clear winner with its more wallet-friendly pricing structure.

Price Difference

10.0x

Cerbos is cheaper by $224/mo

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies

Switching Costs

Cerbos

Lower switching costs for easier migration