Lucia vs Supabase Auth

Lucia and Supabase Auth are both auth tools. Lucia: Lightweight session-based auth library for TypeScript with zero dependencies Supabase Auth: PostgreSQL-native auth with row-level security and social/email/phone login

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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Supabase Auth

PostgreSQL-native auth with row-level security and social/email/phone login

Category: Auth
Subcategory: Auth Provider
Pricing: Free (50K MAU) / Pro $25/mo
Tier: free

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Key differences

Dimension	Lucia	Supabase Auth
Pricing Model	Open Source (open-source)	Free (50K MAU) / Pro $25/mo (free)
Platform	Auth Library	Auth Provider
Capabilities	auth library	auth provider

Choose Lucia if...

Lucia fits your specific workflow and team preferences

Choose Supabase Auth if...

Supabase Auth fits your specific workflow and team preferences

Trade-offs at a glance

Derived from each tool's pricing tier, category, and tags.

Lucia

Pros

Lower pricing barrier for trying it early.
Open-source footprint can improve flexibility and control.

Supabase Auth

Pros

Lower pricing barrier for trying it early.

Frequently asked questions

Is Lucia or Supabase Auth better for beginners?: Both tools are accessible. Lucia and Supabase Auth are similar in approachability — try both and see which workflow clicks.
Which is cheaper, Lucia or Supabase Auth?: Lucia (Open Source) is the more affordable option. Supabase Auth (Free (50K MAU) / Pro $25/mo) costs more but may offer additional features.
Can I use Lucia and Supabase Auth together?: Lucia and Supabase Auth serve similar roles, so most teams pick one. However, some developers prototype in one and build production code in the other.

Verdict

Both Lucia and Supabase Auth are strong auth options. Your choice depends on pricing preferences, platform requirements, and workflow fit.

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Lucia vs Supabase Auth

Lucia

Lightweight session-based auth library for TypeScript with zero dependencies

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

authauth library

Full profile Visit site →

Supabase Auth

PostgreSQL-native auth with row-level security and social/email/phone login

Category: Auth
Subcategory: Auth Provider
Pricing: Free (50K MAU) / Pro $25/mo
Tier: free

authauth provider

Full profile Visit site →

Dimension

Lucia

Supabase Auth

Pricing Model

Open Source (open-source)

Free (50K MAU) / Pro $25/mo (free)

Platform

Auth Library

Auth Provider

Capabilities

auth library

auth provider

Frequently asked questions

Is Lucia or Supabase Auth better for beginners?

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

Which is cheaper, Lucia or Supabase Auth?

Lucia (Open Source) is the more affordable option. Supabase Auth (Free (50K MAU) / Pro $25/mo) costs more but may offer additional features.

Can I use Lucia and Supabase Auth together?

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