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SuperTokens ranks #8 in Authentication & Identity AI search.
Outside the top three on 19 of the 25 prompts buyers actually ask.
Auth0 is cited on 11 of those losses.
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Top-3 citations across 150 prompt × platform pairs
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GrokVisible, but narrative can improve. SuperTokens ranks #8 on presence but #9 on sentiment. The brand appears relatively often, but competitors may be getting more favorable language when they appear.
Where SuperTokens is losing
Prompts where competitors are visible and SuperTokens is not.
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Where SuperTokens is winning3
I'm evaluating developer-focused auth platforms for a high-traffic consumer app — what should I look at to assess production-readiness?
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How do self-hostable identity platforms compare to SaaS ones for scaling auth for a rapidly growing user base — which options scale better?
Avg # 1.0 · 1 platform
Which managed auth platforms give you the most control over UI customization — fully matching login and signup flows to your product's design system?
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Where SuperTokens is losing5
Which managed auth platforms support webhooks or event streams so your app can react to login, logout, and account changes in real time?
Competitors on 5 platforms
Track this promptWhich auth SDKs work best for a React SPA that needs token refresh, protected routes, and user context without a lot of boilerplate?
Competitors on 5 platforms
Track this promptWhich managed auth platforms handle fine-grained roles and permissions well without requiring you to build your own authorization layer?
Competitors on 5 platforms
Track this promptWhich identity providers make it easiest to migrate users and configuration if you need to switch platforms in the future?
Competitors on 4 platforms
Track this promptWhich auth platforms integrate best with Next.js or Remix for server-side session management in modern full-stack apps?
Competitors on 3 platforms
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Overview
SuperTokens is an open-source, open-core user authentication platform founded in 2019 and backed by Y Combinator (S20). It offers a self-hostable authentication core as a free alternative to Auth0, Firebase Auth, and AWS Cognito, alongside a paid managed cloud service. The platform covers email/password, passwordless (OTP and magic links), social login, SSO, MFA, RBAC, multi-tenancy, session management, and account linking. A unique architecture routes the backend API layer between the frontend and the SuperTokens core, enabling deep customization through hooks and overrides. With 15K+ GitHub stars, 250M+ identities secured, 2,000+ production applications, and SOC2 compliance, SuperTokens serves startups through enterprises seeking cost-effective, data-sovereign authentication.
SuperTokens is an open-source authentication and session management platform. It provides drop-in SDKs for the most popular web and mobile frameworks, a pre-built customizable login UI, and a self-hosted or cloud-hosted authentication core. Its open-core model makes the full feature set for individual apps free to self-host, while charging per-MAU for the managed cloud service and optional enterprise add-ons such as MFA, account linking, multi-tenancy, and attack protection.
Key Facts
- Founded
- 2019
- HQ
- San Francisco, CA, USA
- Founders
- Advait Ruia, Rishabh Poddar
- Employees
- 10-20
- Funding
- ~$1.35M
- Customers
- 2,000+ production apps
- Status
- Private
Target users
Key Capabilities10
- Open-source, self-hostable authentication core (Apache 2.0 / source-available)
- Email/password, passwordless (OTP & magic link), social login, and username/password flows
- Multi-factor authentication (TOTP, email/SMS OTP)
- Single Sign-On (SSO) and SAML support
- Multi-tenancy and organizational support
- Secure session management with rotating refresh tokens and cookie-based sessions out of the box
- Role-based access control (RBAC)
- Account linking across multiple login methods
- Attack Protection Suite (bot detection, brute-force protection, device fingerprinting)
- User management dashboard with admin controls
Key Use Cases7
- Replacing Auth0, Firebase Auth, or AWS Cognito with a self-hosted or cheaper managed alternative
- Adding authentication to B2B SaaS products requiring multi-tenancy and organizational SSO
- Securing consumer apps with passwordless/OTP flows (mobile-first)
- Healthcare and regulated-industry apps requiring SOC2-compliant, data-sovereign authentication
- Migrating large user bases from legacy auth systems using lazy or bulk migration
- Startup MVP authentication with a free self-hosted deployment
- Enterprise app authentication with fine-grained RBAC and session control
SuperTokens customer outcomes
100% elimination of daily SMS toll fraud; implementation completed in 24 hours
Belgium's largest ride-sharing company switched from Auth0 to SuperTokens in a single afternoon, gaining fine-grained control over OTP sending logic and completely eliminating SMS toll fraud that had been costing thousands of euros per day.
100,000+ customers migrated via lazy migration with no data inconsistencies
The largest US dermatology practice (5M+ patients) migrated from a monolithic Laravel auth solution to SuperTokens, choosing it over Auth0 and AWS Cognito for its flexibility, SOC2 compliance, and support for a single unified user pool across multiple brands.
Recent Trend
How AI describes SuperTokens3
Popular options to evaluate quickly: Auth0/Okta, Descope, WorkOS, Frontegg, Keycloak (self-hosted), and SuperTokens.
What auth platforms handle multi-tenant authentication well for a SaaS app where each org needs its own identity configuration?
...artups | SaaS teams needing auth + feature flags | 10,500 MAU | Bundled feature flags, SAML SSO | Smaller ecosystem | | SuperTokens | Moderate (self-hosted) | Teams needing control | Free self-hosted | Customizable, open source | More setup effort, i...
Which third-party auth platforms are fastest to integrate into an existing web app — from signup to users logging in?
If you want maximum control over login and signup UI, platforms like Logto, SuperTokens, Ory, Clerk, and FusionAuth stand out — they let you fully theme or even replace the hosted UI with your own components while still handling the backend security an...
Which managed auth platforms give you the most control over UI customization — fully matching login and signup flows to your product's design system?
Most cited sources7
11Best Self-Hosted Authentication Solutions in 2026
supertokens.com·Product Page
- 8
Token Based Authentication vs Session Based Authentication
supertokens.com·Blog Post
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Secure Multi-Tenant Authentication: SaaS RBAC with SuperTokens
supertokens.com·Product Page
- 8
Top 8 Identity Management Solutions for Developers and Businesses
supertokens.com·Product Page
- 4
What do pre-built authentication UIs look like
supertokens.com·Product Page
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Top 8 Identity and Access Management Tools
supertokens.com·Blog Post
Alternatives in Authentication & Identity6
SuperTokens positions itself as the open-source, developer-first alternative to Auth0, Firebase Auth, and AWS Cognito.
- Its primary differentiators are: (1) a truly open-core model where the self-hosted version is free at any scale, (2) transparent, MAU-based cloud pricing with no surprise price hikes, (3) a unique architecture where the backend API layer sits between the frontend and the SuperTokens core—enabling deep customization—and (4) out-of-the-box cookie-based session management that closed-source competitors do not offer by default.
- SuperTokens targets cost-conscious startups and growth-stage companies migrating away from expensive incumbents, while also serving enterprises that require self-hosted deployments for data sovereignty.
Reviews
Praised
- Fast and responsive Discord/community support
- Easy setup and SDK integration
- Transparent and predictable pricing
- Open-source and self-hostable
- Highly customizable via hooks and overrides
- Excellent session management and JWT handling
- Smooth migration from Auth0 and other providers
- Founder accessibility and direct technical engagement
Criticized
- In-memory caching not supported
- Small team may limit feature velocity
- Advanced enterprise features require contacting sales
- Very few public reviews limiting social proof
SuperTokens has minimal structured review data on major platforms (1 review on G2 as of mid-2026). That single G2 review rates it 5/5, praising its session security framework, JWT blacklisting, and long-session management capabilities, while noting the absence of in-memory caching support. Qualitative testimonials from developers and CTOs on the company website highlight fast Discord-based support, ease of customization, competitive pricing versus Auth0, and smooth migration experiences. A co-founder of Duo Security publicly praised SuperTokens' transparent competitive comparison chart as unusually honest.
Pricing
Self-hosted (open-source): completely free with no MAU limits. Managed cloud (SuperTokens hosts the core): free up to 5,000 MAUs, then $0.02 per MAU. Paid add-ons on both tiers: MFA at $0.01/MAU (minimum $100/month); Account Linking at $0.005/MAU (minimum $100/month); additional dashboard users at $20/user/month (3 included free). Multi-tenancy, unified login across domains, M2M auth, Attack Protection Suite, multi-AZ infrastructure, and uptime SLAs require contacting sales. Volume discounts available for >10K MAUs or >5 tenant organizations. Professional support (implementation, code review, guaranteed response times via email/Slack/video) is available as an add-on.
Limitations
- SuperTokens is a small team (~10 people), which may affect feature velocity and enterprise support SLAs compared to Auth0/Okta.
- Web3/blockchain login is not supported.
- Advanced enterprise features such as the Attack Protection Suite, machine-to-machine (M2M) auth, multi-availability-zone infrastructure, and unified login across domains require contacting sales and are not self-serve.
- The G2 review profile has only one review, limiting public social proof.
- One reviewer noted that in-memory caching is not supported.
- The managed cloud service does not offer a fixed-price tier—costs scale linearly per MAU plus add-ons, which can become significant at high MAU volumes.
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Prompt-Level Results
| Prompt | Gemini Search | Bing Copilot | Google AI Mode | Perplexity | ChatGPT | Grok |
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Capability1/5 cited (20%) | ||||||
What are the differences between session-based and token-based auth in managed platforms, and which solutions handle mobile-first products best? | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | Your brand was cited | A competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited |
Which managed auth platforms support both B2C social login and B2B enterprise SSO from the same product without needing separate solutions? | A competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited |
Which enterprise identity platforms handle SCIM-based user provisioning and deprovisioning best when integrated with an HR system? | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited |
Which identity providers have SOC 2 and HIPAA compliance certifications out of the box for products with those requirements? | A competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited |
Which authentication platforms support step-up authentication and adaptive MFA based on risk signals like device or location? | A competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited |
Developer Experience2/5 cited (40%) | ||||||
Which auth platforms give you good session and token-level diagnostics for debugging login issues reported by users? | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited |
Which auth SDKs work best for a React SPA that needs token refresh, protected routes, and user context without a lot of boilerplate? | A competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited |
Which managed auth platforms handle fine-grained roles and permissions well without requiring you to build your own authorization layer? | A competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited |
Which managed auth platforms give you the most control over UI customization — fully matching login and signup flows to your product's design system? | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | Your brand and a competitor were cited | A competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited |
Which identity platforms offer the best developer experience for machine-to-machine auth — issuing and rotating service tokens for backend services? | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | Your brand and a competitor were cited | A competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited |
Integrations & Ecosystem0/5 cited (0%) | ||||||
Which managed auth platforms support webhooks or event streams so your app can react to login, logout, and account changes in real time? | A competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited |
Which identity providers make it easiest to migrate users and configuration if you need to switch platforms in the future? | A competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited |
What tools let you integrate an external identity provider with an API gateway so auth checks happen at the edge rather than in application code? | A competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited |
Which auth platforms integrate best with Next.js or Remix for server-side session management in modern full-stack apps? | A competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited |
What managed identity platforms connect to an existing PostgreSQL user database without requiring a full user migration? | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited |
Performance & Reliability2/5 cited (40%) | ||||||
I'm evaluating developer-focused auth platforms for a high-traffic consumer app — what should I look at to assess production-readiness? | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | Your brand was cited | A competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited |
Which identity platforms best manage the latency difference between remote token introspection and local JWT validation in high-throughput APIs? | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited |
Which managed auth platforms have the best redundancy and outage handling so user logins aren't affected if the provider has downtime? | A competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited |
How do self-hostable identity platforms compare to SaaS ones for scaling auth for a rapidly growing user base — which options scale better? | A competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | Your brand and a competitor were cited | A competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited |
Which managed identity platforms perform best at scale — handling millions of active sessions with low token issuance latency? | A competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited |
Setup & First Run1/5 cited (20%) | ||||||
Which third-party auth platforms are fastest to integrate into an existing web app — from signup to users logging in? | A competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited |
What auth platforms handle multi-tenant authentication well for a SaaS app where each org needs its own identity configuration? | A competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | Your brand and a competitor were cited | A competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited |
Which managed identity platforms have the best tooling for migrating existing users and hashed passwords from a homegrown auth system? | A competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited |
What platforms let you add enterprise SSO to a B2B SaaS product without building SAML or OIDC integration from scratch? | A competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited |
Which authentication platforms have the best developer experience for getting passkey-based login working in under an hour? | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | A competitor was cited | Neither your brand nor a competitor was cited |
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| # | Brand | PresencePres. | Share of VoiceSoV | DocsDocs | BlogBlog | MentionsMent. | Avg PosPos | Sentiment |
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| 1 | Auth0 | 26.0% | 26.0% | 8.7% | 6.0% | 63.3% | #5.0 | +0.48 |
| 2 | WorkOS | 19.3% | 18.5% | 0.0% | 14.0% | 34.7% | #5.6 | +0.50 |
| 3 | Clerk | 18.7% | 16.4% | 7.3% | 2.0% | 36.0% | #4.2 | +0.42 |
| 4 | Descope | 11.3% | 9.3% | 2.0% | 8.7% | 17.3% | #5.1 | +0.54 |
| 5 | FusionAuth | 10.0% | 8.2% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 14.7% | #4.0 | +0.40 |
| 6 | Stytch | 9.3% | 9.3% | 4.0% | 4.7% | 20.7% | #4.5 | +0.65 |
| 7 | Kinde | 6.0% | 7.8% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 12.7% | #4.3 | +0.37 |
| 8 | SuperTokens | 4.0% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 3.3% | 5.3% | #2.7 | +0.28 |
| 9 | Keycloak | 3.3% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 20.7% | #6.5 | +0.58 |
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