Cybersecurity · head to head
Endor Labs vs WorkOS

Endor Labs
Cybersecurity
Security and AI agent governance for code and supply chain
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -

WorkOS
Cybersecurity
Developer platform for enterprise-ready authentication and identity.
- From
- $125/one-time per connection
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Endor Labs has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Endor Labs pricing requires contacting sales, no transparent rates; WorkOS authKit free tier limited to 1 million monthly active users; additional millions cost $2,500/month
- Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Endor Labs and WorkOS actually diverge.
| Attribute | Endor Labs | WorkOS |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $125/one-time per connection |
| Pricing model | Seat-based per contributing developer with volume discounts | usage-based |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, CLI, IDE | Web, API |
| Founded | 2021 | Unknown |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Cybersecurity).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Endor Labs
- AI coding agent governance
- SAST scanning
- Secrets detection
- Reachability analysis
- Open source dependency scanning
- Package firewall
- MCP server integration
Only in WorkOS
Nothing recorded that Endor Labs does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Endor Labs
- Securing AI coding agent outputs before deploymentnot WorkOS
- Reducing SAST false positives with reachability analysisnot WorkOS
- Managing open source supply chain risknot WorkOS
- Enforcing security policies in CI/CD pipelinesnot WorkOS
WorkOS
- SaaS applications needing rapid enterprise SSO deploymentnot Endor Labs
- Companies selling to mid-market and enterprise customersnot Endor Labs
- Applications requiring SCIM directory sync with corporate identity systemsnot Endor Labs
- Product teams needing audit logs for compliance (SOC 2, ISO 27001)not Endor Labs
- Platforms with multiple identity provider requirementsnot Endor Labs
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Endor Labs
- Pricing requires contacting sales, no transparent rates
- Developer tier lacks UI and historical scan data
- Free tier limited to local scanning only
- Seat-based model may become expensive for large teams
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
Endor Labs
Free- DeveloperFree
- Local scanning
- Read-only vulnerability data
- No UI, policies, or scan history
WorkOS
$125/one-time per connection- Pay as You Go$undefined/variable
- Per-connection pricing from $125 to $50 with volume discounts
- Up to 60% discount at scale
- Quick deployment
- Annual Credits$undefined/variable
- Custom pricing with volume discounts
- 99.99% uptime SLA
- Guided migration
Which should you pick?
Choose Endor Labs if
- You need ai coding agent governance.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, CLI, IDE.
- You also want sast scanning.
Questions people ask
- Is Endor Labs or WorkOS better?
- Neither clearly leads. Endor Labs 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, Endor Labs or WorkOS?
- Endor Labs has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Endor Labs and $125/one-time per connection for WorkOS.
- Does Endor Labs or WorkOS run on more platforms?
- Endor Labs runs on Web, CLI, IDE. WorkOS runs on Web, API.
- Can I use Endor Labs for free?
- Yes. Endor Labs has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. WorkOS starts at $125/one-time per connection.
- What is Endor Labs best used for?
- Endor Labs is most often used for securing ai coding agent outputs before deployment, reducing sast false positives with reachability analysis, managing open source supply chain risk, enforcing security policies in ci/cd pipelines. Of those, securing ai coding agent outputs before deployment and reducing sast false positives with reachability analysis are not what WorkOS is typically brought in for.
- What can Endor Labs do that WorkOS cannot?
- Endor Labs covers AI coding agent governance, SAST scanning, Secrets detection, Reachability analysis.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Endor Labs: What is the difference between Endor Labs Developer and paid tiers?
Developer tier is free and provides local scanning via MCP server with read-only vulnerability access and no UI. Paid tiers (Core and Pro) add team features like policy enforcement, enterprise integrations, reporting, and scan history.
SourceWorkOS: 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.
SourceEndor Labs: How does Endor Labs define seats for pricing?
Seats are calculated per contributing developer (those with commits in monitored repositories within the last 90 days). Volume discounts apply as team size grows.
SourceWorkOS: What SDKs does WorkOS provide?
WorkOS offers SDKs for Node.js, Python, Ruby, Go, PHP, Java, and .NET.
SourceEndor Labs: Does Endor Labs support on-premises deployment?
The platform is cloud-based SaaS by default. Enterprise customers should contact sales to discuss custom deployment options.
SourceWorkOS: 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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