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RoboForm vs WorkOS

RoboForm logo

RoboForm

Cybersecurity

Password manager and form filler

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
WorkOS logo

WorkOS

Cybersecurity

Developer platform for enterprise-ready authentication and identity.

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

The short version

  • Only RoboForm has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: RoboForm free plan is restricted to a single device; syncing across multiple devices requires the Premium plan; 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 RoboForm and WorkOS actually diverge.

Attributes where RoboForm and WorkOS differ
AttributeRoboFormWorkOS
Starting priceFree$125/one-time per connection
Pricing modelfreemiumusage-based
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, API

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

What people use each for

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

RoboForm

  • Auto-filling passwords across multiple devices and websitesnot WorkOS
  • Sharing family passwords securely with household membersnot WorkOS
  • Receiving alerts when credentials appear in data breachesnot WorkOS
  • Granting emergency access to trusted contacts for account recoverynot WorkOS
  • Enforcing multi-factor authentication across online accountsnot WorkOS

WorkOS

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

Where each one falls short

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

RoboForm

  • Free plan is restricted to a single device; syncing across multiple devices requires the Premium plan
  • Premium's advertised $2.49 per month rate is a first-year discount that renews at $29.88 per year
  • Family plan covers only up to 5 accounts and likewise renews at a higher $47.75 per year after the first-year discount

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

RoboForm

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited passwords on single device
    • Advanced 2FA
    • Password breach monitoring 5 emails
  • Premium$2.49/month
    • Billed annually
    • All Free features
    • Unlimited devices
  • Family$3.98/month
    • Billed annually
    • Up to 5 Premium accounts
    • 30-day money-back guarantee

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 RoboForm if

  • You want to start without paying.
RoboForm review

Choose WorkOS if

  • You work on Web, API.
WorkOS review

Questions people ask

Is RoboForm or WorkOS better?
Neither clearly leads. RoboForm 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, RoboForm or WorkOS?
RoboForm has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for RoboForm and $125/one-time per connection for WorkOS.
Does RoboForm or WorkOS run on more platforms?
RoboForm runs on Web. WorkOS runs on Web, API.
Can I use RoboForm for free?
Yes. RoboForm has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. WorkOS starts at $125/one-time per connection.
What is RoboForm best used for?
RoboForm is most often used for auto-filling passwords across multiple devices and websites, sharing family passwords securely with household members, receiving alerts when credentials appear in data breaches, granting emergency access to trusted contacts for account recovery. Of those, auto-filling passwords across multiple devices and websites and sharing family passwords securely with household members are not what WorkOS is typically brought in for.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

RoboForm: How much does RoboForm cost?

Premium plan is $2.49 per month when billed annually ($29.88/year renewal rate). Family plan supports up to 5 Premium accounts at $3.98 per month annual. Free plan is available with basic password management.

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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.

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RoboForm: Is there a money-back guarantee?

Yes, RoboForm offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on all paid plans.

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WorkOS: What SDKs does WorkOS provide?

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

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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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