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FusionAuth vs HMDIA Login & Registration Plugin

Auth platform focused on developers, supports many frameworks beyond WordPress

Which to pick

Pick FusionAuth if you want…

  • Self-hosted CIAM with predictable pricing
  • Developer-centric authentication
  • Integrations with OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect or SAML v2 (on FusionAuth's list, not HMDIA Login & Registration Plugin's)

Pick HMDIA Login & Registration Plugin if you want…

  • Branded WordPress login & security
  • Integrations with WordPress, Google Sign-In or WooCommerce (on HMDIA Login & Registration Plugin's list, not FusionAuth's)

Side by side

What it is
FusionAuth:FusionAuth is a self-hostable CIAM platform offering authentication, MFA, SSO and fine-grained authorization via APIs.
HMDIA Login & Registration Plugin:Customizable WordPress login, registration and account management with modern authentication options.
Best for
FusionAuth:Self-hosted CIAM with predictable pricing
HMDIA Login & Registration Plugin:Branded WordPress login & security
Who it’s for
FusionAuth:Developers and teams building apps that need customizable, scalable identity management.
HMDIA Login & Registration Plugin:WordPress site owners and developers needing branded user auth flows.
Pricing
FusionAuth:Freemium
HMDIA Login & Registration Plugin:Freemium
Plans
FusionAuth:Community Free · Starter $162 per month (billed annually) · Essentials $240 per month (billed annually)
HMDIA Login & Registration Plugin:1-Site License (Yearly) $49 USD per year · 5-Site License (Yearly) $89 USD per year · Unlimited-Site License (Yearly) $199 USD per year · 1-Site License (Lifetime) $99 USD one-time · 5-Site License (Lifetime) $169 USD one-time
Works with
FusionAuth:OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML v2, LDAP, SCIM, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes
HMDIA Login & Registration Plugin:WordPress, Google Sign-In, WooCommerce

FusionAuth features

  • API-first identity. All authentication, authorization and user management functions are exposed via full-featured APIs.
  • Multi-factor authentication. Supports basic TOTP as well as advanced MFA methods like email, SMS, voice and intelligent policies.
  • Enterprise-grade isolation. Dedicated deployments with controlled upgrades and HA hosting for critical workloads.
  • Customizable theming. Advanced application theming and internationalized UI for branded login experiences.
  • Passkeys & WebAuthn. Passwordless authentication using WebAuthn cross-platform authenticators.
  • Flexible deployment. Run on-prem, self-hosted, hybrid, air-gapped or in FusionAuth Cloud.

HMDIA Login & Registration Plugin features

  • Custom Frontend Forms. Create branded login, registration and contact forms with full design control.
  • Passwordless & Passkey Login. Sign in via Face ID, fingerprint, Windows Hello or security keys without a password.
  • Two-Factor Authentication. Support authenticator app, email OTP, SMS OTP, magic links and Google Sign-In.
  • Spam & Bot Protection. Honeypot, Google reCAPTCHA and Cloudflare Turnstile protect forms from abuse.
  • Advanced Session Management. Control active sessions, force logout, temporary access and role-based redirects.
  • Add-ons & Extensions. Traffic & IP security, frontend post submission and WooCommerce checkout verification.

FusionAuth vs HMDIA Login & Registration Plugin FAQ

Is FusionAuth or HMDIA Login & Registration Plugin free?+

FusionAuth has a free plan (Community); paid plans start at $162/month (Starter). HMDIA Login & Registration Plugin has a free plan and paid plans.

Do FusionAuth and HMDIA Login & Registration Plugin integrate with the same tools?+

Their integration lists don't overlap: FusionAuth lists OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML v2, LDAP and 4 more; HMDIA Login & Registration Plugin lists WordPress, Google Sign-In and WooCommerce.

On DevHunt

FusionAuth

9 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on May 28, 2024

HMDIA Login & Registration Plugin

1 upvote · Launching on DevHunt on Nov 3, 2026

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