Which is cheaper, Stytch or Zitadel?

Zitadel is 2.5x cheaper than Stytch. Stytch starts at $0/mo, Zitadel 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. Zitadel has moderate switching cost. Zitadel is easier to switch away from.

Auth

Stytch

Authentication and identity platform with passwordless and B2B auth

Switching Cost: significant

Zitadel

← More affordable

Open-source identity management with DAU-based cloud pricing

Switching Cost: moderate

Price sensitivity favors Zitadel, which costs about 2.5x less than Stytch.

You'll notice different pricing structures: hybrid for Stytch versus flat-rate for Zitadel.

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

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

Price Difference

2.5x

Zitadel is cheaper by $149/mo

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies

Switching Costs

Zitadel

Lower switching costs for easier migration