paseto

The premium Open Source alternative to Auth0

🎯 Best for:Developers requiring cryptographically secure token standards without JWT overhead.

What is paseto?

A secure implementation of Platform-Agnostic Security Tokens designed specifically for Go applications. It eliminates common JWT vulnerabilities by using versioned cryptographic protocols and removing algorithm negotiation.

Tech Stack
GoBackend & Auth

Why paseto?

  • Prevents algorithm confusion
  • Versioned crypto suites
  • Native Go performance

Limitations

  • Smaller ecosystem
  • Manual key rotation
  • Strict protocol limits
6/5/2026
Last Update
39
Forks
7
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Auth0)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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