WorkOS

User management plus enterprise features such as SSO, SCIM and audit logs.

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Websiteworkos.com
CategoryAuth & users
PricingFreemium
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ABOUT

What is WorkOS?

WorkOS provides auth infrastructure with a split personality: AuthKit handles standard user management (sign-up, login, sessions) while enterprise modules add SAML SSO, SCIM directory sync and audit log exports. Its standout feature is the Admin Portal, a self-service interface where enterprise customers configure their own SSO without developer involvement.

BEFORE YOU SIGN UP

What you should know

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Best-in-class enterprise SSO experienceThe Admin Portal lets end customers set up SAML SSO on their own. No developer tickets, no email chains.
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Deeply generous free tierAuthKit is free up to 1M active users. Staging connections are free; production SSO and Directory Sync connections are billed separately.
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Enterprise-first philosophyConsumer and social login features exist but take a backseat to enterprise SSO, SCIM and compliance features.
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AuthKit UI is less maturePrebuilt components exist but are less polished and customizable than Clerk's equivalents.

COMMUNITY

From the forums

WorkOS is highly regarded on for making enterprise SSO integration painless. The Admin Portal alone saves support tickets. AuthKit is newer and less mature than Clerk's prebuilt components, but developers appreciate the unified platform covering both consumer auth and enterprise features.

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FAQ

Questions, answered.

Is WorkOS only for B2B enterprise apps?＋

No, AuthKit handles consumer-style authentication (email, password, social login) for any app. Enterprise features are opt-in add-ons.

Can I use WorkOS AuthKit without the enterprise modules?＋

Yes, AuthKit is a standalone user management product with its own free tier and SDK. You never pay for enterprise features you don't use.

How does WorkOS pricing work?＋

AuthKit is free up to 1 million active users, then charges per additional million. Production SSO and Directory Sync connections start at $125 per connection per month.