Features
- Social login, email/password, and passwordless auth
- Feature flags and A/B testing built in
- Organization management with RBAC
- SDKs for Next.js, React, Express, and more
Pros
- Generous free tier (10,500 monthly active users)
- Feature flags included — no separate service needed
- Simple, developer-friendly setup
Cons
- Smaller ecosystem and community than Clerk or Auth0
- Fewer customization options for auth flows
- Newer platform with less production track record
Overview
Kinde is an authentication and user management platform that combines auth with feature flags and user analytics. It provides social login, email/password, passwordless (magic link), and MFA authentication with SDKs for popular frameworks.
Kinde differentiates itself by including feature flags and A/B testing capabilities alongside authentication, reducing the need for separate services. It offers organization management, role-based access control, and a user management dashboard.
When to Use
Kinde is a good choice when you want auth plus feature flags in one platform, when the generous free tier fits your project size, or when you want a simpler alternative to Auth0 or Clerk with modern developer experience.
Getting Started
npm install @kinde-oss/kinde-auth-nextjs// app/api/auth/[kindeAuth]/route.ts
import { handleAuth } from "@kinde-oss/kinde-auth-nextjs/server";
export const GET = handleAuth();