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 | 6,862 | 15,320 |
| Forks | 522 | 842 |
| Open Issues | 73 | 159 |
| Last Commit | Sep 23, 2026 | Sep 21, 2026 |
| First Released | Feb 28, 2024 | Jan 5, 2020 |
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GitHub stars over time
GitHub stars over time
Stack Auth
SuperTokens15,320
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