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SuperTokens vs Topaz

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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SU SuperTokens Open-source user authentication you can self-host VS TO Topaz Open-source authorization with fine-grained access control
FeatureSuperTokensTopaz
CategoryIdentity & SSOIdentity & SSO
LicenseApache-2.0Apache-2.0
LanguageJavaGo
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM512 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 15,250★ 1,355
First released20202022
ReplacesAuth0, Firebase AuthAuth0 FGA

Why pick each one

Choose SuperTokens if…

  • Easy framework integration
  • Good free self-hosted tier
SuperTokens details

Choose Topaz if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Active community (1.4k GitHub stars)
  • Written in Go
Topaz details

Frequently asked questions

Is SuperTokens or Topaz 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 SuperTokens and Topaz free and open-source?

Yes. SuperTokens is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Topaz under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run SuperTokens and Topaz with Docker?

SuperTokens: yes. Topaz: yes.

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