WorkOS
WorkOS: A developer-focused path to hosted auth, enterprise SSO, and directory lifecycle features. Ranked #21 of 44 in Identity and Access Management Software by our editors (7.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for enterprise SSO and directory features for SaaS.
At a glance
- Editor score7.1 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forEnterprise SSO and directory features for SaaS
- Free planYes
- Paid from$125/mo
- MFA methodsTOTP, SMS
- Facts checked19 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free AuthKit includes user management, MFA, RBAC, and social authentication.
- SSO supports both SAML and OIDC with volume discounts for multiple connections.
- Directory Sync covers provisioning, deprovisioning, and role mapping.
Where it doesn't
- Single Sign-On starts at $125 per connection per month.
- Directory Sync starts at $125 per connection per month.
- Enterprise features require integration into a SaaS product.
Our verdict on WorkOS
WorkOS is an API platform for SaaS companies that need enterprise identity capabilities without implementing each identity integration independently. AuthKit provides hosted authentication UI, user management, social authentication, MFA, and RBAC, while additional products cover enterprise SSO and directory lifecycle management. It suits software teams building business-facing applications that need to support enterprise authentication, provisioning, role mapping, and administrative onboarding through web and API interfaces.
The pricing structure separates core authentication from enterprise connections. AuthKit costs $0 per month and includes support for up to 1 million users. Single Sign-On costs $125 USD per connection per month and supports SAML and OIDC. Directory Sync also costs $125 USD per connection per month, with user provisioning, deprovisioning, and role mapping. The published plans show volume discounts for multiple connections, with discounts applying from the 16th connection. End-user count does not affect connection pricing, which makes the model more relevant to SaaS products selling enterprise connectivity than to consumer applications with many identity providers.
WorkOS has a broad identity integration surface for SaaS: Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace, Workday, BambooHR, OneLogin, JumpCloud, and Auth0 are listed integrations. Its feature set also includes SCIM and HRIS directory integrations, just-in-time provisioning, organization policies for domains, MFA, and SSO, an Admin Portal for self-service onboarding, and audit log capture, retention, and SIEM streaming. Choose WorkOS when enterprise identity is a product capability you need to embed. Teams seeking a standalone workforce directory or a single low-cost connection may prefer a narrower alternative.
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WorkOS fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $125/mo |
| SSO protocols | SAML, OIDC |
| MFA methods | TOTP, SMS |
| Directory sync | Yes |
| Lifecycle provisioning | Yes |
| Adaptive access policies | Not verified |
| Included users | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Integrations | 8 integrations: Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace, Workday, BambooHR, OneLogin … |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | workos.com |
| Facts checked | 19 Sep 2026 |
WorkOS integrations
WorkOS lists 8 integrations on its own site.
- Okta
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Google Workspace
- Workday
- BambooHR
- OneLogin
- JumpCloud
- Auth0
Alternatives to WorkOS
- 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
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