WorkOS
WorkOS — Enterprise auth API adding SSO, SCIM, directory sync, and audit logs to SaaS apps with minimal integration effort.
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
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Data Portability: API export
API Compatibility: SAML/SCIM standards
Pricing
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- 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
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
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Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
Scale
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Curated setups that include WorkOS.
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