Which is cheaper, Cerbos or SuperTokens?

Cerbos is 4.0x cheaper than SuperTokens. Cerbos starts at $0/mo, SuperTokens starts at $0/mo.

Does Cerbos have a free tier?

Yes, Cerbos offers a free tier with .

Cerbos has moderate switching cost. SuperTokens has moderate switching cost. Both have similar switching complexity.

Auth

Cerbos

← More affordable

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

Switching Cost: moderate

SuperTokens

Open-source auth with managed hosting and per-MAU add-on pricing

Switching Cost: moderate

Price sensitivity favors Cerbos, which costs about 4.0x less than SuperTokens.

Pricing philosophy differs — Cerbos charges flat-rate, but SuperTokens takes a usage-based approach.

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

4.0x

Cerbos is cheaper by $75/mo

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies