Ory vs SuperTokens: which one to choose in 2026?
Both are open source alternatives to Auth0. We compare license, tech stack and features to help you decide which fits your team best.
| Ory | SuperTokens | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Auth & Identity | Auth & Identity |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| GitHub stars | ~13.9k | ~15.3k |
| Tech stack | Go, PostgreSQL | Java, PostgreSQL |
| Replaces | Auth0, Cognito | Auth0, Clerk |
SuperTokens has more GitHub stars, which usually indicates a larger community (not necessarily that it's the best option for your use case).
Ory
API-first identity suite, an alternative to Auth0/Cognito.
Pros
- Maximum flexibility to build your own login frontend
Things to consider
- Steeper learning curve since it ships with no ready-made UI
SuperTokens
Authentication with ready-to-integrate SDKs, an alternative to Auth0/Clerk.
Pros
- Very fast integration thanks to the SDKs
Things to consider
- Less flexible than Ory/Keycloak for very custom flows
Key features
Ory
- 100% API-first, no imposed UI
- Kratos (users) + Hydra (OAuth2/OIDC) separately
- Scales horizontally with a stateless app
SuperTokens
- Official SDKs for React, Next.js, Node, Python...
- Secure session management by default
- Social and passwordless login included
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