Kinde

Straightforward authentication, organizations and feature access for SaaS apps.

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Websitekinde.com
CategoryAuth & users
PricingFreemium
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ABOUT

What is Kinde?

Kinde is an Australian auth platform purpose-built for SaaS applications. It bundles authentication with billing integration, feature flags and organization management under one roof. The clean API, generous free tier and no-credit-card requirement make it attractive for indie developers and early-stage startups.

BEFORE YOU SIGN UP

What you should know

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Generous free tier with no credit card10,500 MAU, 5 organizations and all core auth features included without requiring payment details.
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Bundled billing and feature flagsBeyond auth, Kinde provides Stripe-based billing integration and feature flag management from the same dashboard.
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Australian company with regional data centersData residency options in Australia, EU and US, with GDPR and SOC 2 compliance.
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Smaller community and ecosystemFewer third-party integrations, tutorials and example repos compared to Auth0 or Clerk.

COMMUNITY

From the forums

Kinde is often recommended on Reddit and Indie Hackers as a simpler, more generous alternative to Auth0 for SaaS builders. The bundled feature flags and billing tools earn praise, though the smaller community means fewer tutorials and third-party integrations compared to bigger players.

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FAQ

Questions, answered.

How does Kinde compare to Auth0?＋

Kinde is simpler, has a more generous free tier and bundles billing and feature flags. Auth0 has broader protocol support and enterprise features but more complex pricing.

Does Kinde support social login?＋

Yes, Google, GitHub, Apple, Microsoft and custom OAuth 2.0 providers are supported out of the box.

Can I use Kinde's billing features without using Kinde auth?＋

No, Kinde's billing and feature flag features are tied to its user management system. You need to use Kinde for authentication to access them.