next-auth

The premium Open Source alternative to Clerk

🎯 Best for:Next.js developers requiring flexible, self-hosted authentication.

What is next-auth?

A self-hosted alternative to Clerk or Auth0 specifically designed for the Next.js ecosystem. It provides built-in support for OAuth providers and database adapters using a secure-by-default session management architecture.

Tech Stack
TypeScriptBackend & Auth

Why next-auth?

  • Extensive OAuth provider list
  • Native Next.js integration
  • Flexible database adapters

Limitations

  • Next.js framework lock-in
  • Complex custom credential flows
  • Heavy reliance on client-side sessions
3/6/2026
Last Update
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Forks
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Issues
ISC
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Clerk)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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