Better Auth
🔐 Auth & SecurityTypeScript-first auth library that plugs into your own DB. The new favorite for Next.js devs allergic to vendor lock-in.
✓ Use when
You want NextAuth but actually well-designed
✗ Avoid when
You want a hosted solution
Quick Overview
Better Auth is a free tool in the Auth & Security category. TypeScript-first auth library that plugs into your own DB. The new favorite for Next.js devs allergic to vendor lock-in.
Best used for: You want NextAuth but actually well-designed.
Consider alternatives if: You want a hosted solution.
Other popular tools in this category include Clerk, Supabase Auth, NextAuth. See our full Auth & Security directory for all options.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Better Auth free?
Yes, Better Auth is completely free to use.
What is Better Auth best for?
You want NextAuth but actually well-designed
When should I avoid Better Auth?
You want a hosted solution
What are the best Better Auth alternatives?
Popular alternatives to Better Auth in the Auth & Security category include Clerk, Supabase Auth, NextAuth, Auth0, 1Password. Each has different strengths depending on your specific needs and budget.
Who should use Better Auth?
Better Auth is best suited for early-stage founders and solo builders just getting started. It fits well in the Auth & Security category for teams that need You want NextAuth but actually well-designed.
The Auth & Security Landscape
There are 48 tools in the Auth & Security category on Fewer Tools. Our top pick is 1Password. The right choice depends on your stage, budget, and specific needs.
Drop-in auth with beautiful components. User management UI that actually looks good out of the box.
Free auth that comes with Supabase. Social logins, magic links, RLS. No-brainer if you're there.
Auth for Next.js that's free and flexible. Now Auth.js, works with any framework too.
Enterprise auth that handles every edge case. Overkill for side projects, essential for serious apps.
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