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SuperTokens vs Authentik
Side-by-side comparison of SuperTokens and Authentik — two open source projects in the directory. Stats refreshed nightly from GitHub.
SuperTokens
// DEVELOPER TOOLS
Open source alternative to Auth0 / AWS Cognito / Firebase Auth
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Authentik
// AUTH & SECURITY
The authentication glue you need
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// SIDE-BY-SIDE
| Metric | SuperTokens | Authentik |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | 15.0k | 21.4k |
| Forks | 662 | 1.6k |
| Open issues | 147 | 1.0k |
| Language | Java | Python |
| License | NOASSERTION | NOASSERTION |
| Category | Developer Tools | Auth & Security |
| Added | 5mo ago | 5mo ago |
// QUICK ANSWER
SuperTokens (15,030 stars, Java, NOASSERTION) is less popular than Authentik (21,369 stars, Python, NOASSERTION). SuperTokens is in Developer Tools; Authentik is in Auth & Security.
// FREQUENTLY ASKED
Which is more popular: SuperTokens or Authentik?
Authentik is more popular by GitHub stars (21,369 vs 15,030).
What's the difference between SuperTokens and Authentik?
SuperTokens: Open source alternative to Auth0 / AWS Cognito / Firebase Auth. Authentik: The authentication glue you need.
Are SuperTokens and Authentik both open source?
Yes — both are listed in the Open Source Startups directory. SuperTokens is licensed under NOASSERTION, Authentik under NOASSERTION.