Authorizer vs Supabase Auth
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted identity & sso options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Authorizer
Open-source auth solution with a ready-made UI
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Supabase Auth
Small JWT-based user authentication API service
| Feature | Authorizer | Supabase Auth |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Identity & SSO | Identity & SSO |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Go | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,977 | ★ 2,513 |
| First released | 2021 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Auth0, Firebase Authentication | Auth0 |
Why pick each one
Choose Authorizer if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (2k GitHub stars)
Choose Supabase Auth if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (2.5k GitHub stars)
- Written in Go
Frequently asked questions
Is Authorizer or Supabase Auth better?
Neither is universally better. Supabase Auth has the larger community, while Authorizer is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Authorizer and Supabase Auth free and open-source?
Yes. Authorizer is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Supabase Auth under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Authorizer and Supabase Auth with Docker?
Authorizer: yes. Supabase Auth: yes.