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    "result": {"data":{"markdownRemark":{"html":"<p>When it comes to choosing an authentication provider, businesses have several options. This comparison of Auth0, Okta, Cognito, SuperTokens, and other tools will help you make an informed decision based on key features, pricing, limitations, and when to use each solution.</p>\n<h2 id=\"table-of-contents\" style=\"position:relative;\"><a href=\"#table-of-contents\" aria-label=\"table of contents permalink\" class=\"anchor before\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" height=\"16\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z\"></path></svg></a>Table of Contents</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#supertokens\">SuperTokens</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#okta\">Okta</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#keycloak\">Keycloak</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#cognito\">Cognito</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#what-to-look-for-in-an-auth0-alternative\">What to Look for in an Auth0 Alternative?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion</a></li>\n</ul>\n<h2 id=\"supertokens\" style=\"position:relative;\"><a href=\"#supertokens\" aria-label=\"supertokens permalink\" class=\"anchor before\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" height=\"16\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z\"></path></svg></a>SuperTokens</h2>\n<p><span\n      class=\"gatsby-resp-image-wrapper\"\n      style=\"position: relative; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 630px; \"\n    >\n      <a\n    class=\"gatsby-resp-image-link\"\n    href=\"/static/7ca7302027abfbaef1527fd5e343ab2e/c5bb3/supertokens_logo.png\"\n    style=\"display: block\"\n    target=\"_blank\"\n    rel=\"noopener\"\n  >\n    <span\n    class=\"gatsby-resp-image-background-image\"\n    style=\"padding-bottom: 27.848101265822784%; position: relative; bottom: 0; left: 0; background-image: url('data:image/png;base64,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'); background-size: cover; display: block;\"\n  ></span>\n  <img\n        class=\"gatsby-resp-image-image\"\n        alt=\"SuperTokens Logo\"\n        title=\"SuperTokens Logo\"\n        src=\"/static/7ca7302027abfbaef1527fd5e343ab2e/f058b/supertokens_logo.png\"\n        srcset=\"/static/7ca7302027abfbaef1527fd5e343ab2e/c26ae/supertokens_logo.png 158w,\n/static/7ca7302027abfbaef1527fd5e343ab2e/6bdcf/supertokens_logo.png 315w,\n/static/7ca7302027abfbaef1527fd5e343ab2e/f058b/supertokens_logo.png 630w,\n/static/7ca7302027abfbaef1527fd5e343ab2e/c5bb3/supertokens_logo.png 680w\"\n        sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\"\n        style=\"width:100%;height:100%;margin:0;vertical-align:middle;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n        decoding=\"async\"\n      />\n  </a>\n    </span></p>\n<p>SuperTokens is an open-source authentication solution designed for developers who want flexibility and control over their authentication flow.</p>\n<h3 id=\"key-features\" style=\"position:relative;\"><a href=\"#key-features\" aria-label=\"key features permalink\" class=\"anchor before\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" height=\"16\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z\"></path></svg></a>Key Features</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Open-source and self-hosted</li>\n<li>Easy integration with frontend and backend frameworks</li>\n<li>Support for various authentication methods including email/password, social login, and passwordless</li>\n<li>Granular control over sessions and JWTs</li>\n<li>Advanced security features like anti-CSRF and token theft detection</li>\n</ul>\n<h3 id=\"pricing\" style=\"position:relative;\"><a href=\"#pricing\" aria-label=\"pricing permalink\" class=\"anchor before\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" height=\"16\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z\"></path></svg></a>Pricing</h3>\n<p>SuperTokens offers a free open-source version with optional paid features like Multi Factor Authentication, Multi-Tenancy and Account Linking. The Managed serice is free for customers with less than 5000 MAUs, post wchich customers will be billed $0.02 per MAU. Enterprise pricing is available on request and includes additional features such as SLA, dedicated support, and custom SLAs.</p>\n<h3 id=\"limitations\" style=\"position:relative;\"><a href=\"#limitations\" aria-label=\"limitations permalink\" class=\"anchor before\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" height=\"16\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z\"></path></svg></a>Limitations</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Support for a limited number of backend languages and frameworks.</li>\n<li>Limited integrations compared to some enterprise solutions.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3 id=\"when-to-use-it\" style=\"position:relative;\"><a href=\"#when-to-use-it\" aria-label=\"when to use it permalink\" class=\"anchor before\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" height=\"16\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z\"></path></svg></a>When to Use It</h3>\n<p>Use SuperTokens if you need a flexible, open-source solution with strong session management and advanced security features, and are comfortable managing your own infrastructure.</p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Note:</strong>\nAs of 2025, SuperTokens now supports <a href=\"https://supertokens.com/docs/authentication/unified-login/introduction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Unified login</a> across multiple domains, <a href=\"https://supertokens.com/docs/authentication/m2m/introduction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Machine to Machine Authentication</a> and a suite of <a href=\"https://supertokens.com/features/attack-protection-suite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Attack protection features</a>, making it suitble for enterprise use cases.</p>\n</blockquote>\n<h2 id=\"okta\" style=\"position:relative;\"><a href=\"#okta\" aria-label=\"okta permalink\" class=\"anchor before\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" height=\"16\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z\"></path></svg></a>Okta</h2>\n<p><span\n      class=\"gatsby-resp-image-wrapper\"\n      style=\"position: relative; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 390px; \"\n    >\n      <a\n    class=\"gatsby-resp-image-link\"\n    href=\"/static/a80ba4cfb61d435dac0a8a989b6653f8/727ba/okta_logo.png\"\n    style=\"display: block\"\n    target=\"_blank\"\n    rel=\"noopener\"\n  >\n    <span\n    class=\"gatsby-resp-image-background-image\"\n    style=\"padding-bottom: 32.911392405063296%; position: relative; bottom: 0; left: 0; background-image: url('data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABQAAAAHCAIAAACHqfpvAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAABUklEQVQY042Qu6rCQABE95v8Br9CjEFiGkECGwna+UBFi0UCq1j5KEQNpBYbGxXSCStCCgVRSaOIILEwOrcIV255pzownCmGHA6H4XDIGBuNRsfjEb/5fD4hPB6Py+USwvV6/VuRarUqyzKlVJKker3+9YMg2Gw27/d7uVyapglgOp0WCgUAnuftdjvf94ksy4vFAsB8Pk8kEuPxOJQbjUYmk8nn85ZllctlzrllWbFYzLbtdDqdzWbj8TjRdT0IAgDP55NSyhgDsN/vk8kkgG63q2laJBJpt9uO4/R6vU6nY9s2AEVRiKIorusCEEKoqtrv9wG8Xi9d103TNAyDc16pVEqlEuecUjoYDDRNa7Va0WiU5HI5VVVrtVoqlTIMIxwCcLvdJpOJ67r3+/10OnmeJ4RYrVbn89lxnNlstt1uyXq9ZowVi8VmsymE+D75n/wAG+45fjEkjk0AAAAASUVORK5CYII='); background-size: cover; display: block;\"\n  ></span>\n  <img\n        class=\"gatsby-resp-image-image\"\n        alt=\"Okta logo\"\n        title=\"Okta logo\"\n        src=\"/static/a80ba4cfb61d435dac0a8a989b6653f8/727ba/okta_logo.png\"\n        srcset=\"/static/a80ba4cfb61d435dac0a8a989b6653f8/c26ae/okta_logo.png 158w,\n/static/a80ba4cfb61d435dac0a8a989b6653f8/6bdcf/okta_logo.png 315w,\n/static/a80ba4cfb61d435dac0a8a989b6653f8/727ba/okta_logo.png 390w\"\n        sizes=\"(max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\"\n        style=\"width:100%;height:100%;margin:0;vertical-align:middle;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n        decoding=\"async\"\n      />\n  </a>\n    </span></p>\n<p>Okta is a comprehensive identity management solution designed for large enterprises needing advanced features and integrations.</p>\n<h3 id=\"key-features-1\" style=\"position:relative;\"><a href=\"#key-features-1\" aria-label=\"key features 1 permalink\" class=\"anchor before\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" height=\"16\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z\"></path></svg></a>Key Features</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Robust single sign-on (SSO) capabilities</li>\n<li>Multi-factor authentication (MFA)</li>\n<li>Lifecycle management for users</li>\n<li>API access management</li>\n<li>Extensive integration ecosystem</li>\n</ul>\n<h3 id=\"pricing-1\" style=\"position:relative;\"><a href=\"#pricing-1\" aria-label=\"pricing 1 permalink\" class=\"anchor before\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" height=\"16\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z\"></path></svg></a>Pricing</h3>\n<p>Okta’s pricing is tiered:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Workforce Identity</strong>: Starts at $2 per user per month for single sign-on. Advanced features like MFA and lifecycle management are available at higher tiers.\n<ul>\n<li>Workforce Identity contracts also have a minimum billing of $1500 anually.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><strong>Customer Identity</strong>: Starts at $23 per month for 1,000 MAUs. Advanced features like adaptive MFA and API access management are priced higher.</li>\n</ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Note:</strong> As of 2025, Okta now redirects users to Auth0 for Customer Identity use cases.</p>\n</blockquote>\n<h3 id=\"limitations-1\" style=\"position:relative;\"><a href=\"#limitations-1\" aria-label=\"limitations 1 permalink\" class=\"anchor before\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" height=\"16\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z\"></path></svg></a>Limitations</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Can be expensive for small businesses</li>\n<li>Complex setup and configuration for advanced features</li>\n</ul>\n<h3 id=\"when-to-use-it-1\" style=\"position:relative;\"><a href=\"#when-to-use-it-1\" aria-label=\"when to use it 1 permalink\" class=\"anchor before\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" height=\"16\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z\"></path></svg></a>When to Use It</h3>\n<p>Use Okta if you are a large enterprise requiring extensive integrations, robust security features, and comprehensive identity management.</p>\n<h2 id=\"keycloak\" style=\"position:relative;\"><a href=\"#keycloak\" aria-label=\"keycloak permalink\" class=\"anchor before\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" height=\"16\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z\"></path></svg></a>Keycloak</h2>\n<p><span\n      class=\"gatsby-resp-image-wrapper\"\n      style=\"position: relative; 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background-size: cover; display: block;\"\n  ></span>\n  <img\n        class=\"gatsby-resp-image-image\"\n        alt=\"Keycloak\"\n        title=\"Keycloak\"\n        src=\"/static/304eff18f8eba22e2d402b2a6d8b5b5d/0a47e/keycloak-logo.png\"\n        srcset=\"/static/304eff18f8eba22e2d402b2a6d8b5b5d/c26ae/keycloak-logo.png 158w,\n/static/304eff18f8eba22e2d402b2a6d8b5b5d/6bdcf/keycloak-logo.png 315w,\n/static/304eff18f8eba22e2d402b2a6d8b5b5d/0a47e/keycloak-logo.png 600w\"\n        sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\n        style=\"width:100%;height:100%;margin:0;vertical-align:middle;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n        decoding=\"async\"\n      />\n  </a>\n    </span></p>\n<p>Keycloak is an open-source identity and access management solution aimed at developers who need customizability and control.</p>\n<h3 id=\"key-features-2\" style=\"position:relative;\"><a href=\"#key-features-2\" aria-label=\"key features 2 permalink\" class=\"anchor before\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" height=\"16\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z\"></path></svg></a>Key Features</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Open-source and self-hosted</li>\n<li>SSO and identity brokering</li>\n<li>Supports OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and SAML</li>\n<li>User federation and social login</li>\n<li>Admin console for user and role management</li>\n</ul>\n<h3 id=\"pricing-2\" style=\"position:relative;\"><a href=\"#pricing-2\" aria-label=\"pricing 2 permalink\" class=\"anchor before\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" height=\"16\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z\"></path></svg></a>Pricing</h3>\n<p>Keycloak is free to use as it is open-source. Costs are associated with hosting and maintenance, which can vary depending on the infrastructure and scale.</p>\n<h3 id=\"limitations-2\" style=\"position:relative;\"><a href=\"#limitations-2\" aria-label=\"limitations 2 permalink\" class=\"anchor before\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" height=\"16\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z\"></path></svg></a>Limitations</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Requires self-hosting and management</li>\n<li>Steeper learning curve for setup and configuration</li>\n</ul>\n<h3 id=\"when-to-use-it-2\" style=\"position:relative;\"><a href=\"#when-to-use-it-2\" aria-label=\"when to use it 2 permalink\" class=\"anchor before\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" height=\"16\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z\"></path></svg></a>When to Use It</h3>\n<p>Use Keycloak if you need a customizable, open-source solution with comprehensive SSO and identity brokering capabilities, and have the resources to manage it.</p>\n<h2 id=\"cognito\" style=\"position:relative;\"><a href=\"#cognito\" aria-label=\"cognito permalink\" class=\"anchor before\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" height=\"16\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z\"></path></svg></a>Cognito</h2>\n<p><span\n      class=\"gatsby-resp-image-wrapper\"\n      style=\"position: relative; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 630px; \"\n    >\n      <a\n    class=\"gatsby-resp-image-link\"\n    href=\"/static/1157ba4c2df4180cfb91cbd150eea17a/c5bb3/cognito_image.png\"\n    style=\"display: block\"\n    target=\"_blank\"\n    rel=\"noopener\"\n  >\n    <span\n    class=\"gatsby-resp-image-background-image\"\n    style=\"padding-bottom: 27.848101265822784%; position: relative; bottom: 0; left: 0; background-image: url('data:image/png;base64,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'); background-size: cover; display: block;\"\n  ></span>\n  <img\n        class=\"gatsby-resp-image-image\"\n        alt=\"Cognito\"\n        title=\"Cognito\"\n        src=\"/static/1157ba4c2df4180cfb91cbd150eea17a/f058b/cognito_image.png\"\n        srcset=\"/static/1157ba4c2df4180cfb91cbd150eea17a/c26ae/cognito_image.png 158w,\n/static/1157ba4c2df4180cfb91cbd150eea17a/6bdcf/cognito_image.png 315w,\n/static/1157ba4c2df4180cfb91cbd150eea17a/f058b/cognito_image.png 630w,\n/static/1157ba4c2df4180cfb91cbd150eea17a/c5bb3/cognito_image.png 680w\"\n        sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\"\n        style=\"width:100%;height:100%;margin:0;vertical-align:middle;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n        decoding=\"async\"\n      />\n  </a>\n    </span></p>\n<p>Amazon Cognito is a cloud-based authentication service designed to integrate seamlessly with AWS services.</p>\n<h3 id=\"key-features-3\" style=\"position:relative;\"><a href=\"#key-features-3\" aria-label=\"key features 3 permalink\" class=\"anchor before\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" height=\"16\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z\"></path></svg></a>Key Features</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>User sign-up, sign-in, and access control</li>\n<li>Social and enterprise identity federation</li>\n<li>Secure access to AWS resources</li>\n<li>Advanced security features like adaptive authentication</li>\n<li>Integration with AWS ecosystem</li>\n</ul>\n<h3 id=\"pricing-3\" style=\"position:relative;\"><a href=\"#pricing-3\" aria-label=\"pricing 3 permalink\" class=\"anchor before\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" height=\"16\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z\"></path></svg></a>Pricing</h3>\n<p>Cognito offers a free tier with limited usage:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Free Tier</strong>: 50,000 MAUs</li>\n<li><strong>Beyond Free Tier</strong>: $0.0055 per MAU, plus additional charges for advanced security features and federation options</li>\n</ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Note: In late 2024, Cognito have revamped their <a href=\"https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42250254\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">pricing model</a>. They now have 3 different tiers. Lite, Essentials and Plus. This has drummed some conterversy as if you were just using basic email-password authentication and had 50,000 MAUs, your billing would now triple in the new scheme. Although this pricing change seems egregious, Amazon also brought down the costs for the advanced features.</p>\n</blockquote>\n<h3 id=\"limitations-3\" style=\"position:relative;\"><a href=\"#limitations-3\" aria-label=\"limitations 3 permalink\" class=\"anchor before\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" height=\"16\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z\"></path></svg></a>Limitations</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Tied closely to the AWS ecosystem</li>\n<li>Limited customization compared to some alternatives</li>\n</ul>\n<h3 id=\"when-to-use-it-3\" style=\"position:relative;\"><a href=\"#when-to-use-it-3\" aria-label=\"when to use it 3 permalink\" class=\"anchor before\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" height=\"16\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z\"></path></svg></a>When to Use It</h3>\n<p>Use Cognito if you are heavily invested in the AWS ecosystem and need a scalable authentication solution with strong integration with AWS services.</p>\n<h3 id=\"overall-comparison-of-authentication-providers\" style=\"position:relative;\"><a href=\"#overall-comparison-of-authentication-providers\" aria-label=\"overall comparison of authentication providers permalink\" class=\"anchor before\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" height=\"16\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z\"></path></svg></a>Overall comparison of authentication providers</h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Feature</th>\n<th>SuperTokens</th>\n<th>Auth0</th>\n<th>AWS Cognito</th>\n<th>Keycloak</th>\n</tr>\n</thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Pricing</td>\n<td>$$ / Free</td>\n<td>$$$$$$</td>\n<td>$$$/ Free</td>\n<td>Free</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>User Satisfaction</td>\n<td>High</td>\n<td>Medium</td>\n<td>Low</td>\n<td>Low</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ease of UI and backend customizability</td>\n<td>Easy</td>\n<td>Medium</td>\n<td>High</td>\n<td>High</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Size of the company offering services</td>\n<td>Startup/Mid Market</td>\n<td>Enterprise</td>\n<td>Enterprise</td>\n<td>Enterprise</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Company provided support for free tiers</td>\n<td>High</td>\n<td>Low</td>\n<td>Low</td>\n<td>None</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Self hostable</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>No</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Open Source</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>No</td>\n<td>No</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Managed Service</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>No</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Supported Cloud Providers</td>\n<td>All</td>\n<td>All</td>\n<td>AWS</td>\n<td>All</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Compliance (SOC2, GDPR)</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>Self hosted</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>User management dashboard</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Passwordless login (email + phone no)</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>Partial</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Social and Email Password login</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Custom Open ID connector</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SAML Login</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Unified login</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>External Database</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>No</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SLA guarantees</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>No</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2FA / MFA</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Roles and permissions</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Web3 login</td>\n<td>No</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>No</td>\n<td>No</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Machine to machine</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Multi tenancy</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>Limit to 4</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cookie based session management (Out of the box)</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>No</td>\n<td>No</td>\n<td>No</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Customize Emails and SMS</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>Yes</td>\n<td>Partial</td>\n<td>Partial</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<p>For more details, you can visit the <a href=\"https://supertokens.com/pricing#comparison-chart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">SuperTokens Pricing page</a>.</p>\n<h2 id=\"what-to-look-for-in-an-auth0-alternative\" style=\"position:relative;\"><a href=\"#what-to-look-for-in-an-auth0-alternative\" aria-label=\"what to look for in an auth0 alternative permalink\" class=\"anchor before\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" height=\"16\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z\"></path></svg></a>What to Look for in an Auth0 Alternative?</h2>\n<p>When choosing an alternative to Auth0, consider the following factors:</p>\n<h3 id=\"factor-1-integration-and-ecosystem-compatibility\" style=\"position:relative;\"><a href=\"#factor-1-integration-and-ecosystem-compatibility\" aria-label=\"factor 1 integration and ecosystem compatibility permalink\" class=\"anchor before\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" height=\"16\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z\"></path></svg></a>Factor 1: Integration and Ecosystem Compatibility</h3>\n<p>Ensure the solution integrates well with your existing tech stack and supports the identity providers and protocols you need.</p>\n<h3 id=\"factor-2-customizability-and-control\" style=\"position:relative;\"><a href=\"#factor-2-customizability-and-control\" aria-label=\"factor 2 customizability and control permalink\" class=\"anchor before\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" height=\"16\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z\"></path></svg></a>Factor 2: Customizability and Control</h3>\n<p>Evaluate the level of customization and control you require over the authentication process and user data.</p>\n<h3 id=\"factor-3-migration-and-vendor-lock-in\" style=\"position:relative;\"><a href=\"#factor-3-migration-and-vendor-lock-in\" aria-label=\"factor 3 migration and vendor lock in permalink\" class=\"anchor before\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" height=\"16\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z\"></path></svg></a>Factor 3: Migration and Vendor Lock-in</h3>\n<p>Priorities change and so do companies. Between price hikes or a catastrophic faliure, there are a number of reasons why you may want to migrate away from an auth solution. Make sure the product you chose does not lock you into the their eco system.</p>\n<h3 id=\"factor-4-pricing-and-scalability\" style=\"position:relative;\"><a href=\"#factor-4-pricing-and-scalability\" aria-label=\"factor 4 pricing and scalability permalink\" class=\"anchor before\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" height=\"16\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z\"></path></svg></a>Factor 4: Pricing and Scalability</h3>\n<p>Consider your budget and the solution’s ability to scale with your user base and feature requirements.</p>\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\" style=\"position:relative;\"><a href=\"#conclusion\" aria-label=\"conclusion permalink\" class=\"anchor before\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" height=\"16\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z\"></path></svg></a>Conclusion</h2>\n<p>Choosing the right authentication solution depends on your specific needs, including integration requirements, control over authentication processes, and budget constraints. SuperTokens, Okta, Keycloak, and Cognito each offer unique strengths, so evaluate them based on your priorities to find the best fit for your organization.</p>","frontmatter":{"date":"July 11, 2024","title":"Top Auth0 alternatives: Auth0 vs Okta vs Cognito vs SuperTokens [2024]","cover":"auth_comparison_header.png","author":"Joel Coutinho","description":"An in depth review of Auth0 alternatives for 2024: Auth0 vs Okta vs Cognito vs SuperTokens"},"fields":{"slug":"/auth0-alternatives-auth0-vs-okta-vs-cognito-vs-supertokens/"}},"site":{"siteMetadata":{"title":"SuperTokens Blog"}}},"pageContext":{"id":"9c852864-ae1f-5dbe-9ad2-cdcaac762708","fields__slug":"/auth0-alternatives-auth0-vs-okta-vs-cognito-vs-supertokens/","__params":{"fields__slug":"auth0-alternatives-auth0-vs-okta-vs-cognito-vs-supertokens"}}},
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