Better Auth
Framework-agnostic, open-source authentication and authorization library for TypeScript with comprehensive features including 2FA, passkeys, multi-tenancy, multi-session, and plugin ecosystem.
Overview
| Category | Auth |
| Self-Hostable | No |
| On-Prem | No |
| Best For | startup, growth |
| Last Verified | 2026-02-13 |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths:- dx
- customization
- cost
- Newer project with smaller community
- Less enterprise support
- Requires TypeScript knowledge
When to Use
Best when:- Building TypeScript/JavaScript applications
- Need modern auth framework
- Want extensive plugin ecosystem