Which is cheaper, Unkey or WorkOS?

Pricing varies by tier and usage. Check both tools for current rates.

Does Unkey have a free tier?

Yes, Unkey offers a free tier with apiKeys: 1000, validRequestsPerMonth: 150000, logsRetentionDays: 7, auditLogRetentionDays: 30.

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

Auth

Unkey

API key management and rate limiting infrastructure for developers

Switching Cost: moderate

WorkOS

Enterprise-ready authentication and identity platform with SSO, directory sync, and user management

Switching Cost: significant

Their pricing models diverge: Unkey uses flat-rate, while WorkOS operates on a usage-based basis.

Teams prioritizing vendor flexibility should choose {winner} — lower switching costs preserve your future options.

Teams prioritizing vendor flexibility should choose {winner} — lower switching costs preserve your future options.

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies

Switching Costs

Unkey

Lower switching costs for easier migration