Better Auth vs Stack Auth
Better Auth vs Stack Auth: which to choose
Better Auth has the larger community with 28.9k GitHub stars against 6.8k for Stack Auth, 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 Stack Auth if auth and open-source 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 Stack Auth better?▾
It depends on your priorities. Better Auth has 28.9k GitHub stars and uses a open-source pricing model, while Stack Auth has 6.8k stars and uses a open-source model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.
Is Better Auth cheaper than Stack Auth?▾
Better Auth starts at $0/mo while Stack Auth starts at $0/mo. Better Auth has a free plan. Stack Auth has a free plan.
What are the main differences between Better Auth and Stack Auth?▾
Better Auth is tagged as typescript, auth, open-source while Stack Auth is tagged as auth, open-source, self-hosted. Better Auth uses a open-source pricing model and has a community of 28.9k GitHub stars. Stack Auth uses a open-source model with 6.8k GitHub stars.
Does Better Auth or Stack Auth have a free plan?▾
Yes, both Better Auth and Stack Auth offer a free plan.