Comparison

Comparison is the thief of joy.

Here are non detailed reasons why you may want to use Better Auth over other auth libraries and services.

vs Other Auth Libraries

• Framework agnostic - Works with any framework, not just specific ones
• Advanced features built-in - 2FA, multi-tenancy, multi-session, rate limiting, and many more
• Plugin system - Extend functionality without forking or complex workarounds
• Full control - Customize auth flows exactly how you want

vs Self-Hosted Auth Servers

• No separate infrastructure - Runs in your app, users stay in your database
• Zero server maintenance - No auth servers to deploy, monitor, or update
• Complete feature set - Everything you need without the operational overhead

vs Managed Auth Services

• Keep your data - Users stay in your database, not a third-party service
• No per-user costs - Scale without worrying about auth billing
• Single source of truth - All user data in one place

vs Rolling Your Own

• Security handled - Battle-tested auth flows and security practices
• Focus on your product - Spend time on features that matter to your business
• Plugin extensibility - Add custom features without starting from scratch