Open Source
SuperTokens
by supertokens
Open source alternative to Auth0 / Firebase Auth / AWS Cognito
Our verdict
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From the listing
About SuperTokens
SuperTokens is an open source authentication solution that serves as an alternative to Auth0, Firebase Auth, and AWS Cognito. The core is written in Java and provides self-hosted or managed authentication services, including session management and user login workflows.
Best for
Development teams wanting an open-source, self-hosted auth solution to avoid proprietary identity providers.
Use cases
- Implement email/password and social login flows
- Manage user sessions with refresh token rotation
- Deploy a self-hosted auth server for privacy-sensitive apps
Notes
15,338 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-10-28. Licensed Custom.
Pros
- Open source with a permissive license, reducing vendor lock-in
- Self-hosting capability gives data control
- Active community with over 15k GitHub stars
Cons
- Java core may require JVM setup and tuning
- Less drag-and-drop configuration compared to cloud-only rivals
- Self-hosting adds operational overhead for scaling and updates
Key facts
What we have checked
- Latest version
- 12.5.0 (released 6 Nov 2026)
- Days since the last commit
- 0
- GitHub forks
- 785
- GitHub stars
- 15,342
- Days to a first reply on issues
- 33
- Open issues
- 140
- Releases in the last 90 days
- 44
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Stars and usage
How SuperTokens is growing
15,340 to 15,342
Health and security
Is SuperTokens looked after, and what do its setup files show
Health score
75 out of 100
| Part | Points | What we saw |
|---|---|---|
| Recent activity | 30 of 30 | Last push 0 days ago |
| Releases | 15 of 15 | 44 releases in 90 days |
| Issue replies | 0 of 20 | First reply in 33 days (median) |
| Maintainer | 15 of 15 | Owned by an organisation |
| Official source | Not counted | MCP servers only |
Alternatives
Alternatives to SuperTokens
| Record | Type | How we know | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auth0This is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub |
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Sources
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Changelog
What changed
Released 12.5.0
Released 12.4.3
Released 12.4.2
Released 12.3.2
Released 12.2.2
Released 12.1.3
Released 12.0.12
Released 11.4.9
Released 11.3.9
Released 11.2.5
Released 12.4.1
Released 12.4.0
Released 12.3.1
Released 12.2.1
Released 12.1.2
Released 12.0.11
Released 11.4.8
Released 11.3.8
Released 11.2.4
Released 11.1.4
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