Alternatives
Best Magic alternatives in 2026
Data compiled by Toolradar Updated How we rate
Cite this list: Toolradar, best Magic alternatives 2026, toolradar.com/alternatives/magic
6 direct alternatives to Magic, compared on pricing, features, and best-for use cases. Pick the right replacement without the marketing fluff.
Quick answer
- Auth0 is the top alternative to Magic on our list, followed by Okta and Clerk.
- 5 of the 6 alternatives have a free plan, starting with Auth0.
- Highest rated: Clerk, 4.8 out of 5 from 126 ratings, Aug 2026.
- 6 alternatives
- 5 with a free plan
Top 3 alternatives to Magic
Auth0
#1 Top pickIdentity platform for developers
Starting price
From $35 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026
4.5 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 424 ratings, Sep 2026
Our take
Best overall
Okta
#2Enterprise identity management
Starting price
From $6 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026
3.5 /5 across G2 and Trustpilot · 1,704 ratings, Sep 2026
Our take
Most affordable
Clerk
#3Authentication for modern apps
Starting price
From $20 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026
4.8 /5 on G2 · 126 ratings, Aug 2026
Magic vs 6 alternatives
| Tool | Starting price (Nov 2026) | Free plan | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Price: $199/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.0 out of 5, from 10 ratings on G2 (10) |
| Price: $35/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.5 out of 5, from 424 ratings across G2 and Capterra (424) |
| Price: $6/mo | Free plan: No | 3.5 out of 5, from 1,704 ratings across G2 and Trustpilot (1,704) |
| Price: $20/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.8 out of 5, from 126 ratings on G2 (126) |
 | Price: Free + paid | Free plan: Yes | 4.8 out of 5, from 37 ratings on G2 (37) |
 | Price: Free + paid | Free plan: Yes | 4.9 out of 5, from 5 ratings on G2 (5) |
| Price: Free | Free plan: Yes | n/a |
Why people consider alternatives to Magic
Magic provides authentication with passwordless and wallet login. Email links, social auth, and Web3 support-auth that fits modern applications. The passwordless experience is smooth. The Web3 support differentiates.
Teams most often switch away when one of these starts to bite:
- Pricing at scale as usage or premium tiers add up.
- Missing integrations with the rest of your stack.
- Performance or scale limits as your needs grow.
- A specific feature gap you have hit in identity & access.
The 6 alternatives below cover the same core job (identity & access) with different trade-offs.
Magic by the numbers
Toolradar data: Magic's entry paid plan ($199/mo, billed monthly) ranks #14 of 16 (joint) for price among the Crypto & Web3 tools with a verified entry price and no stated unit, where the median is $43/mo. As of Oct 2026.
| Metric | Magic | Peer median | Position (1 is best) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | $199/mo, billed monthly | $43/mo | #14 of 16 (joint) tools with no stated price unit, verified price |
| Free plan | Yes | 67% have one | n/a |
| Listed as an alternative to | 6 tools | 3 | #11 of 70 (joint) |
Listed as an alternative to: #8 on 2026-10-16 to #11 on 2026-10-31 (rank among 70 tools, 1 is best).
Each position is counted among the tools that have data for that row, as noted under it. A lower entry price ranks higher; prices are read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis. All Crypto & Web3 data · How we compute this. Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position.
Cite this: Toolradar, “Magic by the numbers”, Oct 2026.
Identity & Access leaderboards from Toolradar data
Toolradar ranks Identity & Access tools on one measure at a time, only where at least 8 tools have data. As of Oct 2026.
Lowest entry price, plans with no stated unit
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 34 tools with no stated price unit, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mosyle | $1/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | Bitwarden Teams | $1.65/mo, billed monthly |
| 3 | Keeper | $1.79/mo, billed monthly |
| 4 | NordPass | $2.99/mo, billed monthly |
| 4 | Proton Pass | $2.99/mo, billed monthly |
Lowest entry price, per-user plans
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 13 tools priced per user, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AccessOwl | $1.50/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | Corma | $3/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | Duo Security | $3/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | Ping Identity | $3/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 5 | Kitty Points Leaderboard | $4/user/mo, billed monthly |
Most media coverage, last 30 days
Number of distinct articles published in the last 30 days by independent press, blogs and newsletters that mention the tool. A story carried by several outlets counts once; the vendor's own blog, review sites, forums and republishing sites do not count.
Counted among 9 tools mentioned in the last 30 days.
| # | Tool | Articles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SailPoint | 5 articles |
| 2 | CyberArk | 4 articles |
| 3 | ConductorOne | 1 article |
| 3 | FusionAuth | 1 article |
| 3 | JumpCloud | 1 article |
A position exists only when at least 8 tools have data for that metric. 47 of 107 Identity & Access tools have a verified price; the others publish none we could read (often "contact sales"). Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. Visit counts include visits from every source. How we compute this. Cite this: Toolradar, “Identity & Access leaderboards”, Oct 2026. Data licensed CC BY 4.0. All Identity & Access statistics.
6 alternatives to Magic
Ranked by G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editor review, plus how directly they replace Magic.
- 1
Auth0
Free plan Higher rated by usersIdentity platform for developers
4.5 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 424 ratings, Sep 2026
From $35/mo, billed monthly; free plan available
- 2
Okta
Paid Battle-tested at scaleEnterprise identity management
3.5 /5 across G2 and Trustpilot · 1,704 ratings, Sep 2026
From $6/user/mo, billed monthly
- 3
Clerk
Free plan Higher rated by usersAuthentication for modern apps
4.8 /5 on G2 · 126 ratings, Aug 2026
From $20/mo, billed yearly; free plan available
- 4
Stytch
Free plan Higher rated by usersAuthentication infrastructure for developers
4.8 /5 on G2 · 37 ratings, Sep 2026
Free plan available; paid prices not published
- 5
Firebase Authentication
Free plan Higher rated by usersBackend authentication by Google
4.9 /5 on G2 · 5 ratings, Oct 2026
Free plan available; paid prices not published
- 6
Keycloak
100% freeOpen-source identity and access management
Free
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Magic?
Based on real-signal scoring (G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editorial review), the top alternatives to Magic are Auth0, Okta, Clerk. Each solves the same core job with different trade-offs on pricing, features, and integrations.
Is there a free alternative to Magic?
Yes. Keycloak is 100% free (no paid upgrade path) (Open-source identity and access management). Freemium tools on this list offer a free tier with paid upgrades; they are not the same as fully free.
Why do people look for Magic alternatives?
Common reasons teams switch away from Magic: pricing that scales aggressively, missing integrations with the rest of their stack, performance or scale limits, or a specific feature gap in identity & access. The alternatives on this page solve the same core problem with different trade-offs.
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