Which is cheaper, Kinde or Ory?

Kinde is 2.8x cheaper than Ory. Kinde starts at $0/mo, Ory starts at $0/mo.

Does Kinde have a free tier?

Yes, Kinde offers a free tier with mau: 10500, roles: 2, permissions: 10, featureFlags: 10.

Kinde has significant switching cost. Ory has moderate switching cost. Ory is easier to switch away from.

Auth

Kinde

← More affordable

Authentication and user management for modern apps with built-in feature flags

Switching Cost: significant

Ory

Open-source identity and auth infrastructure with aDAU-based pricing

Switching Cost: moderate

You're paying a premium for Ory — expect around a 2.8x higher bill compared to Kinde.

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

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

Price Difference

2.8x

Kinde is cheaper by $45/mo

Switching Costs

Ory

Lower switching costs for easier migration