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Enterprise SSO and directory sync APIs for SaaS applications

WorkOS provides B2B identity infrastructure for SaaS teams that need AuthKit user management, Enterprise SSO, Directory Sync, Admin Portal, audit logs, RBAC/FGA, Radar, and MCP Auth without building every identity integration themselves. It is strongest when enterprise customers require SAML/OIDC, SCIM provisioning, and organization-level auth workflows.

About WorkOS

Enterprise auth infrastructure

WorkOS gives B2B SaaS teams a hosted identity layer for enterprise requirements that tend to appear during sales, procurement, and security review. The current product surface spans AuthKit for user management, Enterprise SSO for SAML and OIDC connections, Directory Sync for SCIM provisioning, Admin Portal for customer-managed setup, Audit Logs, RBAC and fine-grained authorization, Radar fraud signals, Vault, Pipes, and MCP Auth for AI-agent authorization workflows.

Pricing and rollout model

The pricing anchor should be modeled as pay-as-you-go rather than a single static plan label. WorkOS currently advertises the first 1 million active users for free, additional 1 million active-user blocks at $2,500 per month, and tiered Enterprise SSO connection pricing that steps from $125 per connection to lower per-connection tiers at higher volumes. Directory Sync, annual credits, support, and enterprise commitments should be checked against the live pricing page before a large rollout.

Where it fits

WorkOS is strongest when enterprise identity is a revenue requirement and the product team wants clean APIs and SDKs instead of maintaining identity-provider integrations one by one. It is more specialized than a generic login widget: teams still need to design organization models, authorization boundaries, webhook handling, and customer-admin workflows, but WorkOS reduces the protocol and integration burden around SSO, SCIM, auditability, and B2B account administration.

Pricing & Platform Specs

Pricing Summary

Freemium enterprise identity & access management platform for B2B SaaS. AuthKit/User Management provides a generous free tier of $0/mo for up to 1,000,000 MAUs ($2,500/mo per additional 1M MAUs) including social auth, MFA, and passkeys. Enterprise SSO (SAML 2.0/OIDC) and Directory Sync (SCIM) are billed per active connection at $125/connection/mo (1–15 connections) with automated volume discounts scaling down to $50/connection/mo (101–200 connections) and custom pricing for 201+ connections. Fine-Grained Authorization (FGA) offers Zanzibar-inspired ReBAC. Enterprise plans provide annual commitments, SOC 2 Type II compliance, 99.99% uptime SLA, and dedicated engineering support.

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Supported Platforms

Hosted API, AuthKit, Admin Portal, SSO/SCIM, RBAC/FGA, Radar, MCP Auth, and SDKs for Node, Python, Ruby, Go, PHP

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Side-by-Side Comparisons

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WorkOS vs Auth0: Enterprise-Ready Auth Modules for SaaS vs Full CIAM Suite

WorkOS and Auth0 both sell enterprise-grade authentication capabilities to SaaS builders, but they package the problem differently. WorkOS focuses on modular enterprise features—User Management, SSO, Directory Sync, and related controls—with transparent usage pricing aimed at B2B product teams. Auth0 offers a broad CIAM platform spanning consumer and business identity, attack protection, and enterprise add-ons. This comparison helps teams decide whether they want composable enterprise auth modules or a single long-horizon identity suite.

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WorkOS vs Clerk — Enterprise SSO API vs Full-Stack Authentication Platform

WorkOS and Clerk both simplify authentication for SaaS applications but serve different primary use cases. WorkOS specializes in enterprise authentication features like SAML SSO, SCIM directory sync, and organization management that B2B SaaS companies need when selling to large organizations. Clerk provides a complete authentication solution with pre-built UI components, user management, and session handling optimized for developer experience.

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FAQ

What is WorkOS?

WorkOS provides B2B identity infrastructure for SaaS teams that need AuthKit user management, Enterprise SSO, Directory Sync, Admin Portal, audit logs, RBAC/FGA, Radar, and MCP Auth without building every identity integration themselves. It is strongest when enterprise customers require SAML/OIDC, SCIM provisioning, and organization-level auth workflows.

Is WorkOS free?

WorkOS offers a free tier alongside paid plans. Freemium enterprise identity & access management platform for B2B SaaS. AuthKit/User Management provides a generous free tier of $0/mo for up to 1,000,000 MAUs ($2,500/mo per additional 1M MAUs) including social auth, MFA, and passkeys. Enterprise SSO (SAML 2.0/OIDC) and Directory Sync (SCIM) are billed per active connection at $125/connection/mo (1–15 connections) with automated volume discounts scaling down to $50/connection/mo (101–200 connections) and custom pricing for 201+ connections. Fine-Grained Authorization (FGA) offers Zanzibar-inspired ReBAC. Enterprise plans provide annual commitments, SOC 2 Type II compliance, 99.99% uptime SLA, and dedicated engineering support.

Is WorkOS still maintained?

Yes — WorkOS is active. Its listing was last verified on September 6, 2026.

What are the best WorkOS alternatives?

The first editor-selected WorkOS alternatives are Clerk, Descope.

How does WorkOS score in our review?

The published editorial review lists WorkOS at 84/100 overall across speed, privacy, and developer experience. Check the review's evidence status and test metadata for its verification level.