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Comparison of Modern Authentication Solutions.md
Solution Type Advantages Disadvantages
Clerk SaaS Easy to integrate, supports multiple platforms (React Native, Next.js, etc.) Paid, vendor lock-in
BetterAuth Open-Source Flexible, TypeScript-based, supports own database Requires manual configuration
NextAuth (Auth.js) Open-Source Many OAuth integrations, can store data in a database Complex, not ideal for large-scale use
OpenAuth Open-Source Simple, can be self-hosted Only identity verification, no session management
StackAuth SaaS & Open-Source Alternative to Clerk, can be self-hosted Still new, potential bugs
WorkOS SaaS Suitable for enterprises with SSO and compliance needs Expensive ($100+/month)
Firebase Auth SaaS Integrated with Firebase ecosystem Prone to misconfiguration
Supabase Auth Open-Source Database-based authentication Less flexible than Clerk or Auth0
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