Which is cheaper, Stack Auth or SuperTokens?

Stack Auth is 2.0x cheaper than SuperTokens. Stack Auth starts at $0/mo, SuperTokens 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. SuperTokens has moderate switching cost. Stack Auth is easier to switch away from.

Auth

Stack Auth

← More affordable

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

Switching Cost: drop-in

SuperTokens

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

Switching Cost: moderate

Budget-wise, Stack Auth is clearly more affordable at roughly a 2.0x price difference.

Their pricing models diverge: Stack Auth uses per-seat, while SuperTokens operates on a usage-based basis.

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

2.0x

Stack Auth is cheaper by $51/mo

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies

Switching Costs

Stack Auth

Lower switching costs for easier migration