Which is cheaper, Stytch or Unkey?

Unkey is 10.0x cheaper than Stytch. Stytch starts at $0/mo, Unkey starts at $0/mo.

Does Stytch have a free tier?

Yes, Stytch offers a free tier with mau: 10000, ssoConnections: 5.

Stytch has significant switching cost. Unkey has moderate switching cost. Unkey is easier to switch away from.

Auth

Stytch

Authentication and identity platform with passwordless and B2B auth

Switching Cost: significant

Unkey

← More affordable

API key management and rate limiting infrastructure for developers

Switching Cost: moderate

Budget-wise, Unkey is clearly more affordable at roughly a 10.0x price difference.

Pricing philosophy differs — Stytch charges hybrid, but Unkey takes a flat-rate approach.

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

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

Price Difference

10.0x

Unkey is cheaper by $224/mo

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies

Switching Costs

Unkey

Lower switching costs for easier migration