Better Auth
Open-source TypeScript auth framework
Open-source (MIT) TypeScript auth framework with plugins for 2FA, orgs, passkeys and SSO, plus an optional managed dashboard.
Best for: Owning auth in your own database with no per-user fees
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score / 100
- Pricing
- Library free; optional Infrastructure Pro $20/mo
- Free tier
- Yes: MIT library free to self-host; Infrastructure Starter $0
- Open source
- Yes
- Last verified
- 2026-10-15
Score breakdown
- Fit for the use case22 / 25
- Vibe-coder friendliness10 / 15
- Output quality & reliability12 / 15
- Pricing & free tier15 / 15
- Ecosystem & integrations8 / 10
- Momentum9 / 10
- Code ownership & lock-in10 / 10
Why this score: Free, no lock-in and fast-growing. Needs more setup than hosted Clerk.
Based on desk research of official pricing pages and docs; see methodology.