Comparison

Comparison is the thief of joy.

Here are non detailed reasons why you may want to use Better Auth over other auth libraries and services.

vs Other Auth Libraries

  • Framework agnostic - Works with any framework, not just specific ones
  • Advanced features built-in - 2FA, multi-tenancy, multi-session, rate limiting, and many more
  • Plugin system - Extend functionality without forking or complex workarounds
  • Full control - Customize auth flows exactly how you want

vs Self-Hosted Auth Servers

  • No separate infrastructure - Runs in your app, users stay in your database
  • Zero server maintenance - No auth servers to deploy, monitor, or update
  • Complete feature set - Everything you need without the operational overhead

vs Managed Auth Services

  • Keep your data - Users stay in your database, not a third-party service
  • No per-user costs - Scale without worrying about auth billing
  • Single source of truth - All user data in one place

vs Rolling Your Own

  • Security handled - Battle-tested auth flows and security practices
  • Focus on your product - Spend time on features that matter to your business
  • Plugin extensibility - Add custom features without starting from scratch

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