Which is cheaper, Kinde or Zitadel?

Kinde is 4.0x cheaper than Zitadel. Kinde starts at $0/mo, Zitadel 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. Zitadel has moderate switching cost. Zitadel 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

Zitadel

Open-source identity management with DAU-based cloud pricing

Switching Cost: moderate

Budget-wise, Kinde is clearly more affordable at roughly a 4.0x price difference.

Pricing philosophy differs — Kinde charges hybrid, but Zitadel takes a flat-rate approach.

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

4.0x

Kinde is cheaper by $75/mo

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies

Switching Costs

Zitadel

Lower switching costs for easier migration