WorkOS
Enterprise SSO, directory sync and auth APIs
WorkOS provides APIs and SDKs for enterprise authentication, SSO, directory sync, audit logs and related features.
- for
- Developers building SaaS apps that need enterprise-grade auth and user management.
- pricing
- freemium
Key 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.
Use cases
- Enable SSO for a B2B SaaS product to support corporate IdPs
- Provision and de-provision users automatically from corporate directories
- Add passwordless login and MFA to a consumer web app
- Provide audit logging for compliance-heavy applications
WorkOS vs alternatives
 WorkOS |  Auth0 |  Clerk |  Better Auth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Enterprise-ready auth and user provisioning | General authentication and SSO | User management with pre-built UI | Open-source TypeScript auth |
| Pricing | Freemium | Subscription | Free | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 0 | 61 | 0 |
| Launched | — | — | Apr 2024 | — |
- WorkOS vs Auth0: Auth0 is a similar auth platform but has different pricing and less focus on admin-portal self-service for IT admins
- WorkOS vs Clerk: Clerk offers user management and auth UI but is primarily a hosted solution rather than an API-first integration layer
- WorkOS vs Better Auth: Better Auth is open-source and TypeScript-focused, lacking the enterprise directory sync and admin portal features of WorkOS
WorkOS FAQ
What is a connection?+
A connection is the relationship between WorkOS and a group of end users; each enterprise customer you support with SSO or Directory Sync counts as one connection.
Does the number of end users affect pricing?+
No, pricing is based on connections, not on the total number of end users.
Can I try WorkOS before paying?+
Yes, WorkOS is free to get started and you don’t need a credit card until you move to production.
What’s the difference between staging and production?+
Staging is for testing integrations at no cost, while production is for live applications handling real customer data.
Can I use the Admin Portal without customization?+
Yes, the Admin Portal works out-of-the-box and is included in all accounts; custom branding and domains cost extra.
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