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WorkOS vs Zitadel

WorkOS offers enterprise SSO and directory sync APIs, while ZITADEL includes full identity lifecycle, RBAC and multi-tenant management.
WorkOSEnterprise SSO, directory sync and auth APIsZitadelOpen-source identity infrastructure with SSO and multi-tenancy

Which to pick

Pick WorkOS if you want…

  • Enterprise-ready auth and user provisioning
  • Enterprise SSO APIs
  • Integrations with Node.js, Ruby or Python (on WorkOS's list, not Zitadel's)

Pick Zitadel if you want…

  • API-first multi-tenant identity infrastructure
  • Open-source code (zitadel/zitadel on GitHub, AGPL-3.0 license)
  • Integrations with Google, Microsoft or GitHub (on Zitadel's list, not WorkOS's)

Side by side

What it is
WorkOS:WorkOS provides APIs and SDKs for enterprise authentication, SSO, directory sync, audit logs and related features.
Zitadel:ZITADEL is an open-source, multi-tenant identity platform offering SSO, passwordless login and role-based access via APIs.
Best for
WorkOS:Enterprise-ready auth and user provisioning
Zitadel:API-first multi-tenant identity infrastructure
Who it’s for
WorkOS:Developers building SaaS apps that need enterprise-grade auth and user management.
Zitadel:Developers building consumer, B2B or employee applications needing authentication and authorization.
Pricing
WorkOS:Freemium
Zitadel:Freemium
Plans
WorkOS:Free $0
Zitadel:FREE US$0/Month · PRO US$100/Month per month
Open source
WorkOS:—
Zitadel:Yes, 15,146 GitHub stars
Works with
WorkOS:Node.js, Ruby, Python, Go, PHP, Java, .NET, cURL
Zitadel:Google, Microsoft, GitHub, REST API, gRPC

WorkOS features

  • Single Sign-On. Add SAML or OIDC SSO with a single integration for any identity provider.
  • Directory Sync. Sync user lifecycle via SCIM provisioning and HRIS integrations.
  • AuthKit UI. Customizable authentication UI with social login, MFA, RBAC and more.
  • Magic Auth. Passwordless login using a six-digit email code.
  • Audit Logs. Capture, query and export compliance events from your app.
  • Admin Portal. Hosted interface for IT admins to configure SSO and directory sync themselves.

Zitadel features

  • Hosted login UI. Customizable hosted login page with social and passwordless options.
  • API-first authentication. REST and gRPC APIs to embed login flows directly in applications.
  • Role-Based Access Control. Define permissions per role for fine-grained authorization.
  • Multi-tenant core. Create unlimited organizations and projects to isolate customers.
  • Extensible actions. Run workflow scripts on predefined events without deploying code.
  • Multi-factor & Passkeys. Enforce MFA or passwordless passkey authentication for stronger security.

WorkOS vs Zitadel FAQ

Is WorkOS or Zitadel free?+

WorkOS has a free plan and paid plans. Zitadel has a free plan and paid plans.

Is WorkOS or Zitadel open source?+

Zitadel is open source (zitadel/zitadel on GitHub, AGPL-3.0 license). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for WorkOS.

Do WorkOS and Zitadel integrate with the same tools?+

Their integration lists don't overlap: WorkOS lists Node.js, Ruby, Python, Go and 4 more; Zitadel lists Google, Microsoft, GitHub, REST API and 1 more.

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