Authentication Data v1.0.0 Updated 2026-01-29
Auth.js
Authentication for the web, formerly NextAuth.js
28.0k 2.3M/week Unknown N/A
70 /100
Quick Verdict
Best For
- Applications requiring secure authentication
- Multi-provider auth needs
- Enterprise SSO requirements
- Teams wanting managed auth
Consider Alternatives If
- Simple static sites
- Maximum customization needs
- Budget-constrained projects
Top Alternatives
Score Breakdown
6 dimensions evaluated with transparent methodology
Performance
57 −43
Fast authentication flows with optimized token handling
- Low latency authentication
- Efficient session management
- Optimized token validation
Why not 100%:
- −21 Network latency for hosted services
- −21 Cold start considerations
Developer Experience
52 −48
Clean SDK with good documentation
- Comprehensive SDK
- Good documentation
- Example projects available
Why not 100%:
- −24 Learning curve for advanced features
- −24 Configuration complexity
Ecosystem
100
Growing ecosystem with framework integrations
- Framework integrations available
- Active community
- Regular updates
Maintainability
35 −65
Stable API with regular updates
- Semantic versioning
- Migration guides
- Deprecation notices
Why not 100%:
- −32 Breaking changes in major versions
- −32 Config migration needed
Cost Efficiency
90 −10
Competitive pricing with free tier
- Generous free tier
- Pay-as-you-grow pricing
- No minimum commitment
Why not 100%:
- −5 Costs scale with MAU
- −5 Enterprise features require paid plans
Compliance
85 −15
Security certifications and compliance features
- SOC2 compliance
- GDPR features
- Audit logging
Why not 100%:
- −7 Some certifications require enterprise tier
- −7 Regional compliance varies
Compare Alternatives
How Auth.js stacks up against similar technologies
| Technology | Overall | Perf | DX | Ecosystem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Auth.js | 70 | 57 | 52 | 100 | |
| Lucia Low-level, database-agnostic | 67 | — | — | — | Compare → |
| better-auth Self-hosted, full control | 87 | — | — | — | Compare → |
Sources & Methodology
How we calculate these scores: transparent and reproducible
primary
GitHub
Repository activity, stars, contributors, issue resolution time
primary
NPM Registry
Weekly downloads, package dependencies, version history
secondary
OSV Database
Known vulnerabilities, security advisories, CVE tracking
contextual
Community Signals
Stack Overflow activity, Discord engagement, developer surveys
Data version:
1.0.0 Last updated: 2026-01-29 Confidence: 85% Metrics: 26/01/2026