Is Firebase Auth or Lucia better for beginners?

Both tools are accessible. Firebase Auth and Lucia are similar in approachability — try both and see which workflow clicks.

Which is cheaper, Firebase Auth or Lucia?

Firebase Auth (Free (50K MAU) / Pay-as-you-go) is the more affordable option. Lucia (Open Source) costs more but may offer additional features.

Can I use Firebase Auth and Lucia together?

Firebase Auth and Lucia serve similar roles, so most teams pick one. However, some developers prototype in one and build production code in the other.

Firebase Auth vs Lucia

Firebase Auth and Lucia are both auth tools. Firebase Auth: Google auth service with email phone social and anonymous sign-in methods Lucia: Lightweight session-based auth library for TypeScript with zero dependencies

Firebase Auth

Google auth service with email phone social and anonymous sign-in methods

Category: Auth
Subcategory: Auth Provider
Pricing: Free (50K MAU) / Pay-as-you-go
Tier: free

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Lucia

Lightweight session-based auth library for TypeScript with zero dependencies

Category: Auth
Subcategory: Auth Library
Pricing: Open Source
Tier: open-source

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Key differences

Dimension	Firebase Auth	Lucia
Pricing Model	Free (50K MAU) / Pay-as-you-go (free)	Open Source (open-source)
Platform	Auth Provider	Auth Library
Capabilities	auth provider	auth library

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Frequently asked questions

Is Firebase Auth or Lucia better for beginners?: Both tools are accessible. Firebase Auth and Lucia are similar in approachability — try both and see which workflow clicks.
Which is cheaper, Firebase Auth or Lucia?: Firebase Auth (Free (50K MAU) / Pay-as-you-go) is the more affordable option. Lucia (Open Source) costs more but may offer additional features.
Can I use Firebase Auth and Lucia together?: Firebase Auth and Lucia serve similar roles, so most teams pick one. However, some developers prototype in one and build production code in the other.