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Snyk vs Stytch

Snyk logo

Snyk

Software

Developer-first security platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Stytch logo

Stytch

Software

Identity platform with passwordless auth, passkeys and bot detection.

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Snyk free plan has strict test limits across all modules: Open Source (200), Code (100), Infrastructure as Code (300), Container (100) tests per month; Stytch free tier limited to 10,000 monthly active users; scaling beyond this requires custom pricing negotiation

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Snyk and Stytch actually diverge.

Attributes where Snyk and Stytch differ
AttributeSnykStytch
PlatformsWeb, CLI, IDE integrationsWeb, API
Founded2015Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Snyk

  • Open source security
  • Code security (SAST)
  • Container security
  • IaC security
  • License compliance
  • Fix PRs
  • Priority scoring
  • Developer IDE integration

Only in Stytch

Nothing recorded that Snyk does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Snyk

  • Individual developers testing on free tier with limited monthly scansnot Stytch
  • Development teams using Team plan with increased test quotas and IDE integrationnot Stytch
  • Enterprises requiring unlimited testing via Enterprise plan with custom security rulesnot Stytch

Stytch

  • Applications prioritising passwordless and passkey authenticationnot Snyk
  • SaaS platforms requiring AI agent authentication and machine-to-machine flowsnot Snyk
  • Companies with emerging identity needs such as bot detection and device intelligencenot Snyk
  • Organisations building with Next.js and React requiring modern auth patternsnot Snyk
  • Applications needing transparent pricing without surprise tiers or feature gatingnot Snyk

Where each one falls short

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

Snyk

  • Free plan has strict test limits across all modules: Open Source (200), Code (100), Infrastructure as Code (300), Container (100) tests per month
  • Free and Team plans count only contributing developers making commits within 90 days; public contributions do not count
  • Enterprise plan requires custom pricing and sales contact

Stytch

  • Free tier limited to 10,000 monthly active users; scaling beyond this requires custom pricing negotiation
  • Fraud prevention capabilities billed at $0.005 per fingerprint for usage exceeding 10,000 free checks
  • Additional SSO or SCIM connections beyond the 5 included in free tier cost $125 each
  • Brand customisation and email removal require one-time payment of $99
  • HIPAA and advanced fraud protection only available in Enterprise tier
  • No native UI builder; requires custom frontend development for fully-branded auth flows

Pricing, plan by plan

Snyk

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Snyk review.

Stytch

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 10,000 monthly active users and AI agents
    • Unlimited organisations
    • 5 SSO or SCIM connections
  • Scaled$null/variable
    • Usage-based pricing for users exceeding 10,000
    • All free tier features
    • Volume discounts available
  • Enterprise$null/variable
    • Custom pricing
    • Discounted volume rates
    • Enterprise support SLA

Which should you pick?

Choose Snyk if

  • You need open source security.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, CLI, IDE integrations.
  • You also want code security (sast).
Snyk review

Choose Stytch if

  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, API.
Stytch review

Questions people ask

Is Snyk or Stytch better?
Neither clearly leads. Snyk starts at Free and Stytch at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Snyk or Stytch?
Snyk starts at Free and Stytch at Free.
Does Snyk or Stytch run on more platforms?
Snyk runs on Web, CLI, IDE integrations. Stytch runs on Web, API.
Can I use Snyk for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Snyk best used for?
Snyk is most often used for individual developers testing on free tier with limited monthly scans, development teams using team plan with increased test quotas and ide integration, enterprises requiring unlimited testing via enterprise plan with custom security rules. Of those, individual developers testing on free tier with limited monthly scans and development teams using team plan with increased test quotas and ide integration are not what Stytch is typically brought in for.
What can Snyk do that Stytch cannot?
Snyk covers Open source security, Code security (SAST), Container security, IaC security.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Stytch: What is included in Stytch's free tier?

The free tier includes 10,000 monthly active users (human and AI agents), unlimited organisations, 5 SSO or SCIM connections, and 1,000 machine-to-machine tokens with full authentication features.

Source
Stytch: Does Stytch support AI agent authentication?

Yes. Stytch provides native AI agent authentication and authorisation, with support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for authenticating AI agents accessing external systems.

Source
Stytch: What fraud prevention features does Stytch offer?

Stytch includes bot detection with 99.99% accuracy, device fingerprinting, invisible CAPTCHA, and zero-day device intelligence built into all tiers.

Source
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