Dev tools · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to WorkOS – Your app, enterprise-ready
Hi HN! I’m the founder of WorkOS (https://workos.com) We provide a developer API for making your app enterprise-ready. You can quickly add features including SSO/SAML, Director Sync (SCIM), Audit Logs, and more. WorkOS is “Plaid for enterprise IT systems.” I learned about these enterprise requirements the hard way. Previously, I founded Nylas where we built an email app called Nylas Mail. We couldn’t monetize that app and shut it down (RIP) and the main reason was that we couldn’t sell it to enterprise because it was missing features. Here’s a short Twitter thread with more…
WorkOS provides a developer API that adds enterprise features to software applications, including single sign-on, directory synchronization, and audit logging. Built for software makers who need to sell to enterprise… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. WorkOS – Your app, enterprise-ready launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Integrate enterprise-level SSO for free in <1 hour
2020 · workos.com · its alternatives →
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Admin Portal (by WorkOS)▲1,408Pre-built wizard for configuring Single Sign-On (SSO/SAML)
2020 · workos.com · its alternatives →
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Eliminate barriers to enterprise client readiness
2023 · logto.io · its alternatives →
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The world's best login box, powered by WorkOS + Radix.
2023 · authkit.com · its alternatives →
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Lean, automation friendly CRM tool, built in Notion
2023 · ajinkyabhat.com · its alternatives →
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SSOReady▲144Open source developer tools for enterprise single sign-on
2024 · github.com · its alternatives →
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ProjectOS▲249Enterprise-ready project management, in Notion
2023 · ajinkyabhat.com · its alternatives →
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AbstractOps▲176The operating system for scaling your startup
2022 · abstractops.com · its alternatives →
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Logto adds multi-tenancy, enterprise SSO, and RBAC to your SaaS or AI apps. All with OIDC and OAuth 2.1 made simple, fast, and developer-friendly.
2022 · logto.io · its alternatives →
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Hi HN! I've been building ReadyKit, an open-source SaaS boilerplate that handles all the hard parts: multi-tenant workspaces, Stripe billing, OAuth + MFA authentication, and a production-ready stack. Built with Python/Flask, PostgreSQL, Redis, and Vue 3, it's designed for indie makers and teams who want to ship SaaS products fast. Clone, configure your OAuth and Stripe keys, and you're running in 5 minutes. Features include automatic query scoping for workspace isolation, audit logs, role-based access, and a modern UX kit. MIT licensed and free forever. GitHub:…
Nov 2025 · readykit.dev · its alternatives →
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Scribe 2.0▲96Interactive Slack Workflows For Sales, Support, Tech & More
2019 · tryscribe.com · its alternatives →
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TaskShell▲86I initially built this for myself but some folks asked me to open access to it. Let me explain what I built and why. I'm a product designer who transitioned from only designing to building complete software products myself and I found myself using AI coding agents literally every day. I started with cursor, then codex and claude code, then kilo code, and then moved to opencode. The only thing AI agents couldn't get done for me was to keep track of my todos and tasks for all my projects. I ended up vibe coding a todo app separately or using apps like TickTick. The main issue with separate…
Apr 2026 · taskshell.app · its alternatives →
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Streamline your web application's authentication with Polis, an SSO service supporting SAML and OpenID Connect protocols. Beyond enterprise-grade Single Sign-On, it also supports Directory Sync via the SCIM 2.0 protocol for automatic user and group provisioning/de-provisioning. - ory/polis
2022 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Accounting integrations made easy for payments platforms
2022 · codat.io · its alternatives →
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Let your customers set up enterprise SSO & audit logs easily
2023 · ory.com · its alternatives →
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