Supabase Auth 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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Supabase Auth
Small JWT-based user authentication API service
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SuperTokens
Open-source user authentication you can self-host
| Feature | Supabase Auth | SuperTokens |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Identity & SSO | Identity & SSO |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Go | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,513 | ★ 15,250 |
| First released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Auth0 | Auth0, Firebase Auth |
Why pick each one
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 Supabase Auth or SuperTokens better?
Neither is universally better. SuperTokens has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Supabase Auth and SuperTokens free and open-source?
Yes. Supabase Auth is licensed under MIT and SuperTokens under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Supabase Auth and SuperTokens with Docker?
Supabase Auth: yes. SuperTokens: yes.