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WorkOS

WorkOS — Enterprise auth API adding SSO, SCIM, directory sync, and audit logs to SaaS apps with minimal integration effort.

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Our Verdict

Best for apps needing sso/mfa. WorkOS offers $125/connection/mo (SSO). Low vendor lock-in.

Pros

  • Apps needing SSO/MFA
  • B2B requiring SAML/SCIM
  • Low lock-in — easy to migrate away

Cons

  • Internal tools with basic auth
  • Static sites without user accounts
  • MAU-based pricing scales steeply
Best for: Apps, B2B Not for: Internal, Static projects

When to Use WorkOS

Good fit if you need

  • Apps needing SSO/MFA
  • B2B requiring SAML/SCIM
  • Passwordless authentication

Not the best choice if

  • Internal tools with basic auth
  • Static sites without user accounts

Consider instead: backend-as-a-service

Migration Guide

Difficulty: low
Data you can export: API export
API standard: SAML/SCIM standards

💡 Standard protocols make switching straightforward

Works Well With

Lock-in Assessment

Low 1/5
Lock-in Score
1/5

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Data Portability: API export
API Compatibility: SAML/SCIM standards

WorkOS Pricing

Pricing Model
per-connection
Free Tier
Yes
Free Tier Limits
AuthKit 1M MAU free
Entry Price
$125/connection/mo (SSO)
Enterprise Available
Yes
Billing Complexity
Medium
Transparency Score
4/5
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Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing

1,000
1001K10K100K1M

Estimated Monthly Cost

$25

Estimated Annual Cost

$300

Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.

Scale

Customers
1,000+ paying
Revenue
$30M

Used in these stacks

Curated setups that include WorkOS.

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