Pocket ID vs SuperTokens
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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SuperTokens
Open-source user authentication you can self-host
| Feature | Pocket ID | SuperTokens |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Identity & SSO | Identity & SSO |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Go | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,737 | ★ 15,250 |
| First released | 2024 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Auth0, Authelia | Auth0, Firebase Auth |
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Pocket ID or SuperTokens better?
Neither is universally better. SuperTokens has the larger community, while Pocket ID is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Pocket ID and SuperTokens free and open-source?
Yes. Pocket ID is licensed under BSD-2-Clause and SuperTokens under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Pocket ID and SuperTokens with Docker?
Pocket ID: yes. SuperTokens: yes.