Pocket ID 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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Pocket ID
Simple OIDC provider that uses only passkeys
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Supabase Auth
Small JWT-based user authentication API service
| Feature | Pocket ID | Supabase Auth |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Identity & SSO | Identity & SSO |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | MIT |
| Language | Go | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,737 | ★ 2,513 |
| First released | 2024 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Auth0, Authelia | Auth0 |
Why pick each one
Choose Pocket ID if…
- Released under the BSD-2-Clause license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 8.7k 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 Pocket ID or Supabase Auth better?
Pocket ID is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Supabase Auth if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Pocket ID and Supabase Auth free and open-source?
Yes. Pocket ID is licensed under BSD-2-Clause and Supabase Auth under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Pocket ID and Supabase Auth with Docker?
Pocket ID: yes. Supabase Auth: yes.