SuperTokens vs Warrant
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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SuperTokens
Open-source user authentication you can self-host
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Warrant
Open-source authorization service for fine-grained access
| Feature | SuperTokens | Warrant |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Identity & SSO | Identity & SSO |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Java | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 15,250 | ★ 1,336 |
| First released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Auth0, Firebase Auth | Auth0 FGA |
Why pick each one
Choose Warrant if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.3k GitHub stars)
- Written in Go
Frequently asked questions
Is SuperTokens or Warrant 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 Warrant free and open-source?
Yes. SuperTokens is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Warrant under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run SuperTokens and Warrant with Docker?
SuperTokens: yes. Warrant: yes.