Descope
7.6#5 in biometric authentication softwareFrom $249 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitDescope vs WorkOS
What both publish
| Fact | Descope | WorkOS |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | Supported authentication methods include magic links, passkeys, social login, one-time passwords, SSO, biometrics, MFA, authenticator apps and passwords. | Its User Management offering supports SAML and OIDC identity providers, social authentication, and passwordless email codes. |
| Integrations | Descope documents more than 50 third-party connectors for CRM, identity verification, fraud prevention and audit use cases. | The integration catalog includes SAML and SCIM providers, HR systems, OAuth services, React Native Expo, Supabase, Stripe and Segment. |
| Security certifications | Descope states that it is SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP High, CSA STAR Level 2 and PCI DSS certified or authorized, and GDPR and HIPAA compliant. | WorkOS states that it is SOC 2 Type 2 certified, GDPR and CCPA compliant, and undergoes annual third-party penetration tests and external code audits. |
| Support | The Free Forever plan includes community support and a 99% SLA; Pro includes web and email support and a 99.99% SLA; Growth includes a 99.99% SLA. | All accounts include email support, in-dashboard web support, API status notifications, documentation, and example apps. |
Descope plans
- Free ForeverFree
- Pro$249 a month
- Growth$799 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
WorkOS plans
- Standard SupportFree
- AuthKitFree
- RadarFree
- Custom Domain$99 a month
- Single Sign-On$125 a month
- Directory Sync$125 a month
Pick Descope if…
Descope suits developers building customer or business applications who need authentication, user management, and authorization. Its SDKs and integrations support both B2C and B2B application use cases.
Pick WorkOS if…
WorkOS suits SaaS developers building enterprise identity, provisioning, and administration features into their products. It is especially relevant when customers need SAML or OIDC sign-in or directory synchronization.