#5
rank
8.9
/ 10.0 score
5th in Authentication ★ 10.0k GitHub stars
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Auth library with zero vendor lock-in. Lightweight, framework-agnostic, and fully open source.

// pros

  • Zero dependencies
  • Full control
  • Great TypeScript support
  • No vendor lock-in

// cons

  • More manual setup
  • Smaller community
  • Need to handle UI yourself
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