SuperTokens
Open-source authentication library with self-hosted backend option, supporting email/password, social login, session management, MFA, and multi-tenancy with frontend SDKs for multiple frameworks.
Overview
| Category | Auth |
| Self-Hostable | Yes |
| On-Prem | No |
| Best For | hobby, startup, growth |
| Last Verified | 2026-02-13 |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths:- customization
- cost
- security
- Self-hosted requires infrastructure management
- Smaller ecosystem than SaaS competitors
- Less enterprise support
When to Use
Best when:- Want open source with control
- Need cost-effective scaling
- Building with JavaScript/TypeScript