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