Government · head to head
Ring Neighbors vs WorkOS
WorkOS
Cybersecurity
Developer platform for enterprise-ready authentication and identity.
- From
- $125/one-time per connection
- Free plan
- No
The short version
- Only Ring Neighbors has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Ring Neighbors neighbors by Ring is a free app only available in the US, per the vendor's own page (Internet Archive capture, 1 January 2023); 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 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Ring Neighbors and WorkOS actually diverge.
| Attribute | Ring Neighbors | WorkOS |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $125/one-time per connection |
| Pricing model | freemium | usage-based |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Web, API |
| Category | Government | Cybersecurity |
| Founded | 2013 | Unknown |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).
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 Ring Neighbors
- Video Request Portal
- Community Alerts
- Geographic Requests
- Case Management
- Resident Opt-in
- Ring Devices
- CAD Systems
- Social Media
Only in WorkOS
Nothing recorded that Ring Neighbors does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Ring Neighbors
- Citizen Servicesnot WorkOS
- Records Managementnot WorkOS
- Public Safetynot WorkOS
- Civic Engagementnot WorkOS
WorkOS
- SaaS applications needing rapid enterprise SSO deploymentnot Ring Neighbors
- Companies selling to mid-market and enterprise customersnot Ring Neighbors
- Applications requiring SCIM directory sync with corporate identity systemsnot Ring Neighbors
- Product teams needing audit logs for compliance (SOC 2, ISO 27001)not Ring Neighbors
- Platforms with multiple identity provider requirementsnot Ring Neighbors
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Ring Neighbors
- Neighbors by Ring is a free app only available in the US, per the vendor's own page (Internet Archive capture, 1 January 2023)
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
Ring Neighbors
Free- Public Safety PortalFree
- Video Requests
- Community Alerts
- Case Management
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 Ring Neighbors if
- You need video request portal.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want community alerts.
Questions people ask
- Is Ring Neighbors or WorkOS better?
- Neither clearly leads. Ring Neighbors 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, Ring Neighbors or WorkOS?
- Ring Neighbors has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Ring Neighbors and $125/one-time per connection for WorkOS.
- Does Ring Neighbors or WorkOS run on more platforms?
- Ring Neighbors runs on Web, Ios, Android. WorkOS runs on Web, API.
- Can I use Ring Neighbors for free?
- Yes. Ring Neighbors has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. WorkOS starts at $125/one-time per connection.
- What is Ring Neighbors best used for?
- Ring Neighbors is most often used for citizen services, records management, public safety, civic engagement. Of those, citizen services and records management are not what WorkOS is typically brought in for.
- What can Ring Neighbors do that WorkOS cannot?
- Ring Neighbors covers Video Request Portal, Community Alerts, Geographic Requests, Case Management.
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.
SourceWorkOS: What SDKs does WorkOS provide?
WorkOS offers SDKs for Node.js, Python, Ruby, Go, PHP, Java, and .NET.
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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