Stytch
Stytch: A flexible authentication stack for consumer and B2B applications, with a capable free tier. Ranked #25 of 44 in Identity and Access Management Software by our editors (6.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for developers building web and mobile applications.
At a glance
- Editor score6.7 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forDevelopers building web and mobile applications
- Free planYes
- MFA methodsSMS OTP, TOTP
- Founded2020
- Facts checked19 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free tier includes authentication, SSO, MFA, SCIM, RBAC, and machine authentication
- Supports SAML and OIDC SSO plus SMS OTP and TOTP MFA
- Connects with Okta, Google Workspace, Microsoft Entra, and other identity tools
Where it doesn't
- Pay-as-you-go includes only 5 SSO or SCIM connections
- The free tier is limited to 10,000 monthly active users and AI agents
- Enterprise pricing is custom rather than publicly itemized
Our verdict on Stytch
Stytch is an identity platform for developers building consumer and B2B applications. Its APIs, SDKs, frontend tools, backend APIs, and native mobile libraries cover passwordless and password-based authentication, OAuth, passkeys, sessions, multifactor authentication, single sign-on, role-based access control, and organization-aware authorization. It supports web, iOS, and API development, while embeddable administration experiences, just-in-time provisioning, machine-to-machine authentication, fraud prevention, and device fingerprinting extend the platform beyond basic login flows.
The free Pay as you go plan provides a substantial starting point at $0 per month. Published plan features include 10,000 monthly active users and AI agents, unlimited organizations, five SSO or SCIM connections, 1,000 M2M tokens, OAuth, SSO, sessions, RBAC, and SCIM provisioning and deprovisioning. The plan also includes passwordless and password authentication, SAML and OIDC SSO, SMS OTP and TOTP MFA, organization-level authentication policies, and directory lifecycle capabilities. Developers can connect identity environments including Okta, Google Workspace, Microsoft Entra, OneLogin, PingFederate, Salesforce, and JumpCloud.
Enterprise adds discounted rates, an enterprise support SLA, a private support Slack channel, migration support, a 99.99% uptime SLA, and HIPAA/BAA. That makes the higher tier relevant for organizations that need formal support and compliance commitments, while the free plan suits teams validating or launching identity features without a fixed monthly platform charge. Stytch is a strong fit when authentication and authorization need to be embedded directly into an application. Teams seeking broader connection limits or enterprise service commitments should evaluate Enterprise rather than treating Pay as you go as a full-scale deployment tier.
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Stytch fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| SSO protocols | SAML, OIDC |
| MFA methods | SMS OTP, TOTP |
| Directory sync | Yes |
| Lifecycle provisioning | Yes |
| Adaptive access policies | Not verified |
| Included users | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS |
| Integrations | 7 integrations: Okta, Google Workspace, Microsoft Entra, OneLogin, PingFederate, Salesforce … |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | stytch.com |
| Facts checked | 19 Sep 2026 |
Stytch integrations
Stytch lists 7 integrations on its own site.
- Okta
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Entra
- OneLogin
- PingFederate
- Salesforce
- JumpCloud
Alternatives to Stytch
- Okta Workforce IdentityA broad workforce IAM suite for organizations with mature identity requirements.9.4
- Google Cloud IdentityA capable IAM choice for Google-centric teams that need MFA, SSO, and lifecycle controls.9.2
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Identity and Access ManagementA low-cost IAM option for OCI access, external users, and connected applications.9.1
Also Ranked In
Stytch is ranked in 9 of our directories; the 6 strongest besides Identity and Access Management Software.
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- #12Customer Identity and Access Management Software28 tools ranked
- #13Authentication Software33 tools ranked
- #17Single Sign-On Software33 tools ranked
- #19Biometric Authentication Software45 tools ranked
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