Which is cheaper, Stack Auth or Stytch?

Stack Auth is 5.1x cheaper than Stytch. Stack Auth starts at $0/mo, Stytch starts at $0/mo.

Does Stack Auth have a free tier?

Yes, Stack Auth offers a free tier with users: 10000, dashboardAdmins: 1.

Stack Auth has drop-in switching cost. Stytch has significant switching cost. Stack Auth is easier to switch away from.

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Stack Auth

← More affordable

Open-source Auth0/Clerk alternative with managed hosting or free self-hosting, built for Next.js

Switching Cost: drop-in

Stytch

Authentication and identity platform with passwordless and B2B auth

Switching Cost: significant

You're paying a premium for Stytch — expect around a 5.1x higher bill compared to Stack Auth.

Cost modeling varies: per-seat drives Stack Auth pricing, while Stytch uses hybrid.

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

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

Price Difference

5.1x

Stack Auth is cheaper by $200/mo

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies

Switching Costs

Stack Auth

Lower switching costs for easier migration