Comparison
Comparison of Better Auth versus over other auth libraries and services.
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
- Flexible deployment - Run alongside your app or as a standalone self-hosted auth server
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
- Self-host anywhere - Deploy on your own infrastructure with full control
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
- Production ready - Works embedded in your app or as a dedicated auth server