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Lucia vs NextAuth.js

Reviewed byRoman K
Tagline
Lucia: Auth library for the web
NextAuth.js: Auth for Next.js
Pricing Model
Lucia: open-source
NextAuth.js: open-source
Starting Price
Lucia: $0/mo
NextAuth.js: $0/mo
Free Plan
Lucia: Yes
NextAuth.js: Yes
GitHub Stars
Lucia: 10.5k
NextAuth.js: 28.3k
npm Downloads/wk
Lucia: 148.3k
NextAuth.js: 4.2M
GitHub Forks
Lucia: 523
NextAuth.js: 4.0k
Open Issues
Lucia: 24
NextAuth.js: 589
Tags
Lucia: open-source, sessions, self-hosted, lightweight
NextAuth.js: nextjs, oauth, open-source, sessions

Lucia vs NextAuth.js: which to choose

NextAuth.js has the larger community with 28.3k GitHub stars against 10.5k for Lucia, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.

Choose Lucia if you lean toward open-source and sessions; 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 Lucia or NextAuth.js better?

It depends on your priorities. Lucia has 10.5k 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 Lucia cheaper than NextAuth.js?

Lucia starts at $0/mo while NextAuth.js starts at $0/mo. Lucia has a free plan. NextAuth.js has a free plan.

What are the main differences between Lucia and NextAuth.js?

Lucia is tagged as open-source, sessions, self-hosted while NextAuth.js is tagged as nextjs, oauth, open-source. Lucia uses a open-source pricing model and has a community of 10.5k GitHub stars. NextAuth.js uses a open-source model with 28.3k GitHub stars.

Does Lucia or NextAuth.js have a free plan?

Yes, both Lucia and NextAuth.js offer a free plan.

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