WorkOS vs Stytch

Two developer-first platforms that overlap on the surface and diverge on intent.

The one-line difference

WorkOS packages the enterprise-readiness checklist (SSO, SCIM, audit logs, admin portal) as clean APIs, priced per connection. Stytch is a broader authentication platform leaning into passwordless, fraud and bot defense, and increasingly auth for AI agents.

Where WorkOS wins

• Enterprise SSO and directory sync as the core product, fast to close upmarket deals
• Per-connection pricing that does not scale with your whole user base
• Admin portal that lets enterprise customers self-configure

Where Stytch wins

• Broader primitives: passwordless, passkeys, device fingerprinting, fraud signals
• Strong direction on agent and non-human authentication
• More of a full consumer-plus-B2B auth surface

The honest call

If the job is closing enterprise B2B deals with SSO and SCIM, WorkOS is the tighter fit. If you want a broader auth platform with passwordless and fraud built in, or you are building for AI agents, Stytch covers more ground. See best CIAM for B2B SaaS and the matcher.