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title: Comparison
description: Comparison of Better Auth versus over other auth libraries and services.
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> <p className="text-orange-400 dark:text-orange-200">Comparison is the thief of joy.</p>

Here are non detailed reasons why you may want to use Better Auth over other auth libraries and services.

### vs Other Auth Libraries

* **Framework agnostic** - Works with any framework, not just specific ones
* **Advanced features built-in** - 2FA, multi-tenancy, multi-session, rate limiting, and many more
* **Plugin system** - Extend functionality without forking or complex workarounds
* **Full control** - Customize auth flows exactly how you want
* **Flexible deployment** - Run alongside your app or as a standalone self-hosted auth server

### vs Managed Auth Services

* **Keep your data** - Users stay in your database, not a third-party service
* **No per-user costs** - Scale without worrying about auth billing
* **Single source of truth** - All user data in one place
* **Self-host anywhere** - Deploy on your own infrastructure with full control

### vs Rolling Your Own

* **Security handled** - Battle-tested auth flows and security practices
* **Focus on your product** - Spend time on features that matter to your business
* **Plugin extensibility** - Add custom features without starting from scratch
* **Production ready** - Works embedded in your app or as a dedicated auth server
