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Snyk vs WorkOS

Snyk logo

Snyk

Software

Developer-first security platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
WorkOS logo

WorkOS

Software

Developer platform for enterprise-ready authentication and identity.

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

The short version

  • Only Snyk has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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; 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 Snyk and WorkOS actually diverge.

Attributes where Snyk and WorkOS differ
AttributeSnykWorkOS
Starting priceFree$125/one-time per connection
Pricing modelfreemiumusage-based
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, CLI, IDE integrationsWeb, API
Founded2015Unknown

Identical on both: 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 WorkOS

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 WorkOS
  • Development teams using Team plan with increased test quotas and IDE integrationnot WorkOS
  • Enterprises requiring unlimited testing via Enterprise plan with custom security rulesnot WorkOS

WorkOS

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

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

Snyk

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Snyk 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 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 WorkOS if

  • You work on Web, API.
WorkOS review

Questions people ask

Is Snyk or WorkOS better?
Neither clearly leads. Snyk 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, Snyk or WorkOS?
Snyk has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Snyk and $125/one-time per connection for WorkOS.
Does Snyk or WorkOS run on more platforms?
Snyk runs on Web, CLI, IDE integrations. WorkOS runs on Web, API.
Can I use Snyk for free?
Yes. Snyk has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. WorkOS starts at $125/one-time per connection.
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 WorkOS is typically brought in for.
What can Snyk do that WorkOS cannot?
Snyk covers Open source security, Code security (SAST), Container security, IaC security.

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.

Source
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