Use Supabase Auth if
Teams that value speed and simplicity
Teams already using Supabase for database and storage who want auth bundled into the same platform.
Auth Providers
Supabase Auth vs Lucia
Lucia edges out Supabase Auth for the default recommendation.
Use Lucia if
Teams with more specialized requirements
Teams that want full control over auth with zero vendor lock-in, self-hosted, and completely free.
Head to head
| Tool | Mfa | Sso | Hosted Ui | Sdk Quality | Social Login | Free Tier Mau | Pricing Clarity | Framework Coverage | Pick |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supabase Auth | Medium | 50000 | High | Medium | |||||
| Lucia | High | 0 | High | High | Pick |
Cost at scale
The pricing picture after the free tier
| Tool | Starter | Growth | Enterprise-ish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supabase Auth | $0 | $599 | $1,198 |
| Lucia | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Lucia
Lucia edges out Supabase Auth for the default recommendation.
Supabase Auth is still credible when its constraints matter more than the default path.