Better Auth vs NextAuth.js
Better Auth vs NextAuth.js: which to choose
Better Auth has the larger community with 28.9k GitHub stars against 28.3k for NextAuth.js, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.
Choose Better Auth if you lean toward typescript and auth; choose NextAuth.js if nextjs and oauth matters more for your stack. All figures above are pulled from live GitHub and pricing data, not vendor marketing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Better Auth or NextAuth.js better?▾
It depends on your priorities. Better Auth has 28.9k GitHub stars and uses a open-source pricing model, while NextAuth.js has 28.3k stars and uses a open-source model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.
Is Better Auth cheaper than NextAuth.js?▾
Better Auth starts at $0/mo while NextAuth.js starts at $0/mo. Better Auth has a free plan. NextAuth.js has a free plan.
What are the main differences between Better Auth and NextAuth.js?▾
Better Auth is tagged as typescript, auth, open-source while NextAuth.js is tagged as nextjs, oauth, open-source. Better Auth uses a open-source pricing model and has a community of 28.9k GitHub stars. NextAuth.js uses a open-source model with 28.3k GitHub stars.
Does Better Auth or NextAuth.js have a free plan?▾
Yes, both Better Auth and NextAuth.js offer a free plan.