Features
- Enterprise SSO (SAML, OIDC) with one integration
- Directory Sync (SCIM) for user provisioning
- AuthKit for complete authentication flows
- Admin Portal for customer self-service SSO setup
Pros
- Best-in-class enterprise SSO integration
- Free up to 1M monthly active users (AuthKit)
- Handles enterprise compliance requirements
Cons
- Enterprise-focused — overkill for simple B2C apps
- Pricing is per-connection for SSO
- Smaller community than consumer-focused auth services
Overview
WorkOS provides enterprise-grade authentication APIs, specializing in features that B2B SaaS companies need: Single Sign-On (SAML/OIDC), Directory Sync (SCIM), and Admin Portal for customer self-service configuration. AuthKit adds a complete authentication solution including social login, email/password, and MFA.
WorkOS abstracts the complexity of enterprise identity protocols behind a simple API. Instead of integrating with each identity provider (Okta, Azure AD, Google Workspace) individually, WorkOS provides a unified interface that works with all of them.
When to Use
WorkOS is the right choice for B2B SaaS applications that need enterprise SSO, when your customers require SCIM directory sync, or when compliance requirements demand enterprise-grade identity management. For consumer apps, Clerk or Auth.js may be simpler.
Getting Started
npm install @workos-inc/nodeimport { WorkOS } from "@workos-inc/node";
const workos = new WorkOS(process.env.WORKOS_API_KEY);
const authorizationUrl = workos.userManagement.getAuthorizationUrl({
provider: "authkit",
redirectUri: "https://app.example.com/callback",
clientId: process.env.WORKOS_CLIENT_ID,
});