Authenticator
vs
Better Auth

Authenticator vs Better Auth

How do Authenticator and Better Auth compare? Here are the facts side by side: pricing, platforms, open-source status and what each one is for.

Directory details: Authenticator and Better Auth
Directory detailAuthenticatorBetter Auth
What it is
Generate two-factor authentication codes in Chrome, Firefox, or Edge with the Authenticator extension.
Build authentication into applications with Better Auth, an authentication framework.
Website
Type
Website
App
Topic
Pricing
Not confirmed
Freemium
Platforms
Web
Web
Open source
Not stated
Yes
Language
English
English
Alternatives

Other options to consider

Sites similar to both Authenticator and Better Auth.

Lucia

lucia-auth.com

Lucia was deprecated in March 2025. The website was updated in July 2026 and points to code/auth_session.ts as a single-file replacement for the NPM package and to the Auth Book for auth information.