Stack Auth vs SuperTokens
Comparing two open source alternatives to Auth0 . Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.
Stack Auth
AGPL-3.0Open-source authentication platform for Next.js and React, built as an alternative to Auth0 and Clerk.
SuperTokens
AGPL-3.0Open-source authentication solution, an alternative to Auth0 and Firebase Auth that you can self-host.
Side-by-side comparison
| Stack Auth | SuperTokens | |
|---|---|---|
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Self-hostable | Yes | Yes |
| GitHub Stars | 6,814 | 15,124 |
| Forks | 519 | 672 |
| Open Issues | 41 | 141 |
| Last Commit | Jun 26, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
| First Released | Feb 28, 2024 | Jan 5, 2020 |
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