SuperTokens vs Better Auth

Learn how SuperTokens and Better Auth differ in their key features like authentication, enterprise auth, security, user management and compliance, so you can decide which of these authentication providers is best for you.

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SuperTokens

Build fast, maintain control, reduce authentication costs
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Better Auth

Full-featured TypeScript authentication in minutes
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Feature Comparison

SuperTokens offers broader feature coverage than Better Auth, supporting 34 features compared to 25. SuperTokens fully covers authentication and branding.

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Magic link and email OTP plugins allow passwordless sign-in using one-time links or codes

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Supports multiple social providers through built-in OAuth and generic OAuth plugin for custom providers

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Supports passwordless passkey authentication compliant with WebAuthn using device‑based credentials or biometrics

Better Auth

The passkey plugin adds FIDO2 / WebAuthn support for passwordless, phishing‑resistant sign‑in

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Session settings allow you to configure expiresIn and updateAge to create longer or shorter sessions

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UI translations can be customized by overriding translation strings or integrating with internationalization libraries

Better Auth

No official multi‑language or localization support, but a community plugin for localization exists

Compliance Comparison

Both tools have similar compliance levels, with SuperTokens supporting 1 certifications and regulatory frameworks and Better Auth supporting 0. Since Better Auth is open source and does not include compliance certifications, you’ll need to manage compliance yourself.

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