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Authy vs WorkOS

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Authy

Security & Cybersecurity

Simple to setup, secure cloud backup, multi device support

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
WorkOS logo

WorkOS

Security & Cybersecurity

Developer platform for enterprise-ready authentication and identity.

From
$125/one-time per connection
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Authy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Authy free consumer app with no paid tier, so there is no vendor-stated enterprise SLA or support plan on the pricing side; WorkOS authKit free tier limited to 1 million monthly active users; additional millions cost $2,500/month

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Authy and WorkOS actually diverge.

Attributes where Authy and WorkOS differ
AttributeAuthyWorkOS
Starting priceFree$125/one-time per connection
Pricing modelfreeusage-based
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, API

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Security & Cybersecurity).

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Authy

No use cases recorded yet. See the Authy review.

WorkOS

  • SaaS applications needing rapid enterprise SSO deploymentnot Authy
  • Companies selling to mid-market and enterprise customersnot Authy
  • Applications requiring SCIM directory sync with corporate identity systemsnot Authy
  • Product teams needing audit logs for compliance (SOC 2, ISO 27001)not Authy
  • Platforms with multiple identity provider requirementsnot Authy

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Authy

  • Free consumer app with no paid tier, so there is no vendor-stated enterprise SLA or support plan on the pricing side
  • Vendor markets multi-device sync as a core feature, meaning account security depends on cloud-backed codes rather than device-only storage

WorkOS

  • AuthKit free tier limited to 1 million monthly active users; additional millions cost $2,500/month
  • Per-connection pricing for SSO and Directory Sync ($125–$50 each) scales poorly for enterprises with many identity providers
  • Audit logs require separate subscription at $125/month per SIEM connection or $99/month per 1 million events
  • Radar fraud protection billed separately at $100/month per 50,000 additional checks beyond 1,000 free checks
  • Custom domain feature requires $99/month subscription
  • Requires annual commitment for SLA and support guarantees; pay-as-you-go tier lacks uptime guarantee

Pricing, plan by plan

Authy

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Authy review.

WorkOS

$125/one-time per connection
  • Pay as You Go$null/variable
    • Per-connection pricing from $125 to $50 with volume discounts
    • Up to 60% discount at scale
    • Quick deployment
  • Annual Credits$null/variable
    • Custom pricing with volume discounts
    • 99.99% uptime SLA
    • Guided migration

Which should you pick?

Choose Authy if

  • You want to start without paying.
Authy review

Choose WorkOS if

  • You work on Web, API.
WorkOS review

Questions people ask

Is Authy or WorkOS better?
Neither clearly leads. Authy starts at Free and WorkOS at $125/one-time per connection, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Authy or WorkOS?
Authy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Authy and $125/one-time per connection for WorkOS.
Does Authy or WorkOS run on more platforms?
Authy runs on Web. WorkOS runs on Web, API.
Can I use Authy for free?
Yes. Authy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. WorkOS starts at $125/one-time per connection.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

WorkOS: How quickly can I implement WorkOS SSO?

Developers can implement single sign-on in minutes instead of months. Multiple customers report setting up SSO in less than a week, with WorkOS handling the complexity of SAML and OIDC protocols.

Source
WorkOS: What SDKs does WorkOS provide?

WorkOS offers SDKs for Node.js, Python, Ruby, Go, PHP, Java, and .NET.

Source
WorkOS: Does WorkOS support SCIM provisioning?

Yes. WorkOS supports SCIM provisioning integration with systems like Okta and Entra ID for automated user management.

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